Bicycling Big Book of Training is an encouraging, focused training book that will speak to beginner and intermediate cyclists without making them feel like novices. It covers all the information the reader needs to begin an effective training regimen. The book is divided into five sections that are then broken into miniguides for various cycling training disciplines. Cyclists will learn about how the body becomes fit and how that fitness translates...

Explores how the cycling movement has brought hope to Rwandans in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide that tore the country apart, following cyclist Adrien Niyonshuti's quest to obtain a spot at the London Olympics.

"When it comes to bicycle races, the Tour de France is likely the first one to come to mind for many people. Considered the most difficult bicycle race-and the most esteemed-this race draws the greatest cyclists from around the world. Featuring captivating photographs and compelling text, this high-interest volume is sure to hold the attention of reluctant and motivated readers alike. Engaging fact boxes and information about well-known athletes make...

"They are seekers, madmen, and angels hell-bent on riding across America on a bicycle in less than ten days. Eager to push their bodies to the limit, they set out on a daunting 3000-mile odyssey. But what begins as the adventure of a lifetime is transformed in an instant when tragedy strikes the race. These voyagers discover what is truly at stake as they pedal on, praying for the deliverance only the finish line can bring. By journey's end, some...

April in Florida and Ben O'Keeffe is enjoying balmy temperatures, working the last few days of a six-month stint with her old law firm. A week later she returns to Glendara, Inishowen where a charity cycle race is taking place. But it starts to rain, causing the cyclists to postpone the start of their event and stay overnight in the town. But the rain doesn't stop; it increases to become relentless, torrential. In the middle of the night Sergeant...

"Just once. If only he could win just once... Teshima's always had a single desire when it comes to road racing-he wants to be the hero at least one time. And now, 400 meters before the Mountain Stage goal, he has the opportunity of his life! With Manami down for the count due to mechanical issues, nothing can stop him from clinching the win...right? In the aftermath of the two's showdown, Midousuji's unwavering pursuit of the day-one goal leaves...

"Race, start. Click...click! There are only 80 meters left until the Sprinters Goal, and Hakone s Doubashi and Sohoku s first-year Kaburagi are neck and neck! With so little distance remaining, Kaburagi decides to finally shift into top gear but will it be enough to overcome Doubashi s rampage and win the green sprinter tags?! Meanwhile, Onoda gets swallowed by the peloton just before the Mountain Stage. It s familiar territory for him, but there...