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9780473126056

Pedallers Paradise North Island

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NZ$ 15.99 each

Paperback

Author: Nigel Rushton

Published by: paradise press inc

In Stock: 6

74 pages of cycle touring information for the North Island.

Route Descriptions
of all State Highways and many alternatives

Highway Profiles

Distances between Main Centres

Services
- including reference to

information centres
food(supermarkets, tearooms, takeaways, restaurants etc)
accommodation(Camping, Hostels, Hotels & Motels etc)
bikeshops
ans some transport options

Gradient Descriptions

Local Attractions

Alternative Routes

Frequent Updates

Photographless

Lightweight and condensed

The Author's Genuine Fingerprints

Feeble Attempts at Humour?

Informs while still leaving something to discover.
The most accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive guide books available.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780473126049

Pedallers Paradise South Island

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NZ$ 15.99 each

Paperback

Author: Nigel Rushton

Published by: paradise press inc

In Stock: 6

74 pages of cycle touring information for the South Island.

Route Descriptions
of all State Highways and many alternatives

Highway Profiles

Distances between Main Centres

Services
- including reference to

information centres
food(supermarkets, tearooms, takeaways, restaurants etc)
accommodation(Camping, Hostels, Hotels & Motels etc)
bikeshops
ans some transport options

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780958267311

Harry Watson: The Mile Eater

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NZ$ 22.99 each

Paperback

Author: Jonathan Kennett & Bronwen Wall & Ian Gray.

Published by: The Kennett Bros

In Stock: 3

The inspiring story of the first New Zealander to race in the Tour de France.

He has been described as a "mile eater", an "'Iron Man' of New Zealand cycling", a "thoroughbred trained to the minute" and in the very next breath, as a gentleman with "an unruffled serenity under all conditions", "more like a priest than a bike rider".
The intriguing image of this gentle loner pitting himself against the world's most brutal cycling events makes the sporting life of Harry Watson an inspirational and thought-provoking read.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781405328296

Bike Repair Manual

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28.00 each

Paperback

Author: Chris Sidwells

Published by: Penguin Books Ltd

In Stock: 1

From mountain bikes and road racers to hybrid and leisure bikes find out how to keep yours in peak condition. Fully updated "encyclopedic insight into how a bicycle works and how to maintain it." (What Mountain Bike), for beginners and dedicated cyclists. Clear, jargon-free advice steers you through a complete maintenance programme. Get up to speed with the hottest developments and pick up the latest in gear-shifter technology, new maintenance techniques for disc brakes and hints & tips for mountain-bike suspension. This is a pocket-sized manual with flaps to easily mark your page - perfect for when you're on the road.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781847243829

Blazing Saddles - The Cruel and Unusual History of the Tour de France

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35.00 each

Paperback

Author: Matt Rendell

Published by: Quercus

In Stock: 1

Few sporting contests have roused such blind passions and filthy suspicions as the Tour de France. From Lance Armstrong's incredible comeback from cancer, to Tom Simpson's death on the slopes of Mont Ventoux, the Tour has been the stage for some of sport's most monumental triumphs and the scene of some of its darkest hours. Since Maurice Garin's inaugural victory in 1903, hundreds of thousands of kilometres have been covered in pursuit of the yellow jersey - cycling's holy grail - and few have been without incident or drama.
Blazing Saddles is a no-holds-barred look at the wheeling and dealing, the rivalries and controversies that have given the century-old race its unique colour. Matt Rendell's vivid and entertaining narrative chronologically combines the Tour's golden legends with tales from its dark side, capturing the capture the indomitable, inimitable spirit of the world's greatest race.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781439173145

Comeback 2.0 : Up close and personal

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NZ$ 45.00 each

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Author: Lance Armstrong

Published by: Touchstone Books

In Stock: 1

After three years in retirement following his record-setting 7th Tour de France win -- which he accomplished after successfully battling the testicular cancer that almost killed him -- Lance Armstrong announced to the world on September 24, 2008 at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City, that he would return to professional cycling to help promote a Global Cancer Campaign. "Comeback 2.0: Up Close and Personal" is Lance Armstrong's first-person photo-journal of his 2009 comeback season with the goal to take the LIVESTRONG message around the world. Heavily illustrated with color photos and text, Lance will take readers on a thrilling ride through his dramatic comeback year.

Comeback 2.0 includes an introduction by Lance that frames his decision to return to competitive cycling followed by journal-like entries written through the course of his comeback season beginning with the Tour Down Under, followed by the Tour of ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780736054997

Serious Mountain Biking

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NZ$ 46.99 each

Paperback

Author: Ann Trombley

Published by: Human Kinetics

In Stock: 1

Ride faster and smarter than ever before! Olympian, former national champion, and elite cycling coach Ann Trombley is your authoritative guide to learning how

With improved

Section and fitting of equipment for the optimal match of personal attributes with current technology
technical maneuvers that maximize both speed and safety
training methods and workouts that yield superior results
racing preparations and tactics that make competition more rewarding and more successful.

Serious Mountain Biking gives you the answers to the questions and solutions to the problems you’ve encountered while participating in the sport. No need to continue learning by trial and error when such experience and expertise are at your fingertips. Make every minute and mile you invest on the bike more beneficial and enjoyable with the help of this invaluable resource on mountain biking.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781847324160

The Complete Do it Yourself Bike Book

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NZ$ 52.99 each

Paperback

Author: Mel Allwood

Published by: Carlton Books Ltd

In Stock: 1

More and more people are choosing to cycle and Mel Allwood's acclaimed book, "The Complete Do It Yourself Bike Book", is their essential guide to getting the most out of their bicycle and contains everything they need to know to get on the road and keep moving. As well as providing an introduction to cycling including selecting the right bike and wearing the correct clothing, every area of bike maintenance and repair is covered. Using step-by-step photos and accompanying text "The Complete DIY Bike Book" is an easy-to-understand manual that will prove invaluable to both the novice and bike enthusiast. The book is broken down into each mechanical area of the bike, providing assistance, tips and trouble-shooting ideas for every problem that may arise.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780958267359

Tino Tabak : Dreams and Demons of a NZ Cycling Legend

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NZ$ 22.99 each

Paperback

Author: Jonathan Kennett

Published by: The Kennett Bros

In Stock: 1

Tino Tabak was one of our brightest sporting stars when he set out to prove himself in that toughest of arenas, European road cycling. As Tabak carved out the best race record of any Kiwi in Europe, the offers and opportunities swiftly came. But so did temptation ...
This tell-all account lifts the lid on the world of pro cycling, race-fixing, and performance-enhancing drugs.

"Some people have already made up their minds about me. They say Tino did this or Tino did that. If you're one of them, you might as well close this book right now, 'cause you've already closed your mind. Just put it back down on the shelf and walk away. I've got no time for you. But if you really want to know what the business of pro cycling was like in the 1970s, I can tell you. Because I've been through it all - from being a star of the road at the top, to a pile of broken dreams at the bottom. Europe's greatest sport can do that to you. I've ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781864703139

Custom Bicycles: A Passionate Pursuit

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NZ$ 121.99 each

Hardback

Author: David Jablonka & Christine Elliot

Published by: Images Publishing Group Pty.Ltd

In Stock: 0

Cycling has never lost its appeal. Alongside mass-produced models, the craftsmanship of bespoke bicycle makers has emerged to satisfy the passion of people who ride bikes as a means of daily transport, as a sport and for recreation. This book by passionate cyclists Christine Elliott and David Jablonka is the product of a world-wide search for the most influential bike makers on the planet. The result is a presentation of a wonderful collection of expertly honed, human-powered machines, built by some of the best and most creative bicycle makers practicing their skill today. It highlights the range of techniques, materials and design elements, and the passion behind producing each custom-made bike by some of the best and most creative bicycle makers in the world. It's guaranteed to take you on the ride of your life.
Features a foreword by Phil Liggett, the legendary voice behind the English-language broadcasts of the Tour de France.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781741668681

Every Second Counts

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NZ$ 29.99 each

Paperback

Author: Lance Armstrong

Published by: Bantam,Australia

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781934030479

The Time-crunched Cyclist

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NZ$ 44.99 each

Paperback

Author: Chris Carmichael

Published by: VeloPress

In Stock: 0

Designed by Lance Armstrong's personal coach, "The Time-Crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast, and Powerful in 6 Hours a Week" presents a high-intensity, low-volume training programme that delivers competitive fitness and power without the impossible time demands of conventional approaches. In less than six hours a week, cyclists can develop the snap, endurance, and strength they need to push the pace in the local group ride, have fun and perform well in local races, or tackle a challenging 100-mile fundraiser without committing to a traditional, high-volume training programme. Drawing upon the same programme he designed for 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, Olympic and U.S. Cycling Team coach Chris Carmichael shows men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond how to build fitness on a realistic schedule that fits into the busy lives of today's active middle-agers. Complete with training plans, case studies, nutritional ... more

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9781845965631

Tour De France

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NZ$ 37.99 each

Paperback

Author: Graeme Fife

Published by: Mainstream Publishing

In Stock: 0

In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed "Tour de France", Graeme Fife sets the 2009 race in the context of the event's remarkable history, which began in July 1903. Combining meticulous research with a pacey narrative style, he penetrates the mystique of the race and paints a colourful picture of the men whose exploits have given the Tour an enduring universal appeal. With tales of great solo rides, amazing fortitude, terrible misfortune and triumph, Tour de France is the definitive account of this extraordinary competition and has been named one of the top-five sports books of the year by both "The Independent" and "The Times".

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