Cycling

'Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer that defined me, I have finally defined myself. The disguises have gone. I've made peace with myself.' 'IT'S NOT A LIGHT READ BUT, BLIMEY, IT IS BRILLIANT.' POLLY VERNON, THE TIMES 'SUCH A BRAVE BOOK: SUPER OPEN, SUPER HONEST. IT'S GOING...

Peach Street to Lobster Lane is described by Tim Spector as "a glorious freewheel through the culinary quirks and delights of the USA – an unmissable treat!" When the nation’s ‘taster-in-chief’ Felicity Cloake announced her dream to cycle across America, the reactions were… mixed: “You’ll get squashed,” warned a Californian colleague. “You’ll be murdered,” added her mum. Friends panicked: “But…...

Discover 200 epic bike rides around the world with this definitive collection of stories and recommendations from real cyclists, designed to inspire your next two-wheeled adventure. Pedal along Cuba's Caribbean coast surrounded by lush landscapes; bike through gorgeous rice terraces in Vietnam; circle Lake Constance and find Alpine views on every corner. With tales of 50 unforgettable cycling routes and...

The first in-depth biography of the modern era’s greatest cyclist, written by William Hill Sports Book Award-winning journalist, Andy McGrath. Tadej Pogacar is not like any other professional cyclist. The Slovenian is a sporting phenomenon. He has won almost everything there is to win in bike racing, has done so with breathtaking audacity and style – and he is still...

Ultimate Cycling Trips: World features 35 handpicked destinations for the best slow travel on two wheels. Including detailed descriptions, suggested itineraries, maps, photos and even interviews with world cyclists, Ultimate Cycling Trips: World is the perfect guide for planning your own cycling adventure. There are trips to suit every fitness level, from riding through the Italian and French Riviera, to...

'Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.' - The Times 'An engaging book; part-diary, part-manifesto.' - Observer Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne, co-founder of the group Talking Heads, explores his unique immersion into urban landscapes around the world through cycling. Since the 1980s, Byrne has used a bicycle as his principal means of transportation. He even takes a folding...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track, destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire—whether you are...

The biggest cycling book of the year - the inspirational memoir of the double winner of the Tour De France. Taking a third Yellow Jersey was a staggering achievement. This memoir shows just how remarkable it was, given the uphill struggle Froome faced. Growing up in Kenya, biking down mile after mile of dusty road, and staying in a humble...

A lavish, illustrated companion to the Tour de France that makes for the perfect gift for any cycling fan. The Official History of the Tour de France - fully revised and updated for 2025 - is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events on the planet, and the premier competition in world cycling. Through more than 300...

This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia. Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world. Beautifully illustrated with National Geographic photography and divided by region, 100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime takes...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides France is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country with...

'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus'Phil is eminently qualified to write The Midlife Cyclist. Well, he is certainly old enough.' – Fabian Cancellara, Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion----Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer, Phil Cavell, explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance.Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'As a chronicle of an extraordinary friendship between man and animal, and its unexpected consequences, it's entirely delightful' DAILY MAIL 'This uplifting retelling of their adventures together proves a welcome tonic' THE SUN 'Heartwarming and utterly charming' GUARDIAN 'A heart-warming and captivating travelogue' 'A gorgeous book about their adventures, complete with photos that will melt your...

The final word on a record-breaking career from cycling's most formidable sprinter. The final word on a record-breaking career from cycling's most formidable sprinter. Mark Cavendish is the stand-out British cyclist of our most golden generation. With his 35th Tour de France win in 2024, he became the outright all-time record holder for the most stage victories at the world's...

How to enjoy New Zealand's cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trails - began as a vision to inspire people to experience New Zealand's great outdoors by bike. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the different trails - how to get...

From physics and physiology to training plans and strength exercises, learn what it takes to raise your wattage on the road. Discover the hard science that will help you cycle faster, endure for longer, and reach your peak of fitness. What causes an energy "bonk"? How do you avoid "cracking" on a climb? Should you ride hard into a headwind?...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 - CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR Being the fastest cyclist in the world at the start line means nothing if your mind isn't strong enough to get you to the finish line. In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe - in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45...

Immerse yourself in the thrilling saga of the 1986 Tour de France with Richard Moore's riveting book, Slaying the Badger. This compelling narrative dives into the heart of one of the most dramatic and controversial races in cycling history. With a focus on the fierce rivalry between two titans of the sport, Moore adeptly captures the essence of this high-stakes...

Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides Italy is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, ranging from just a couple of hours to a full day, and from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the...

Get ready to explore America's most thrilling gravel, road, and trail bike routes. Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the Americas is the definitive companion for cycling enthusiasts, showcasing 200 of North, Central, and South America's best and most celebrated routes. Experience epic adventures off the beaten path and shorter urban rides. Go bikepacking in Baja, road riding in Colombia,...

Explore Australia and New Zealand's most thrilling cycling routes in the follow-up to Lonely Planet's Epic Bike Rides of the World. With first-person stories of 50 amazing bike rides plus a further 150 route ideas, this book provides an inspiring introduction to cycle touring and the exciting experiences that await travellers. From family-friendly trips on rail trails to thrilling days...

Explore Europe’s most thrilling cycling routes with the latest instalment in the Epic series from Lonely Planet. From dreamy getaways on sun-dappled Mediterranean Islands to challenging alpine crossings, bike enthusiasts share stories from the best road, mountain, dirt and trail routes across the spiritual home of cycling. Destinations suit a range of trip types and abilities, and each ride features...

Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Canada reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes - with maps - so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country. Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Canada and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire wild and rugged beaches with stunning coastal views, indulge...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country with...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Great Britain is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country...

The Way of the Cycling Disciple Rule #6: Free your mind and your legs will follow. Rule #9: If you cycle in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period. Rule #12: The correct number of bikes to own is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. The Velominati embrace cycling not as a pastime, but...

Outdoor enthusiast, cyclist and acclaimed travel writer Simon Parker was restless for a new adventure, but with a small baby his explorations needed to begin at home. He decided to cycle through all 15 of the UK's national parks in the anniversary year of the first one's founding, the Peak District. This became a life-changing journey through a landscape, and...

Leisure riding, touring, cycle repair and maintenance, hybrids, mountain bikes, tourers, and BMX for kids.

A unique and funny writer with a true understanding of what it takes to make it as an elite cyclist - Chris Boardman As if Bill Bryson had taken to two wheels - Financial Times Hutchinson proves as good a writer as he is rider - congenial, funny and insightful - Guardian Michael Hutchinson takes an inhuman sport and makes...

Sportive events are the equivalent of marathon running, in which cyclists are involved in a personal fight to ride long distances. Mountain biking can be fast and furious, although always fun. There are many variations of this sport, from trail riding and four-cross to slalom and dirt-jump riding. This volume is the essential guide for any cyclist who wants to...

Pedal power has never been more popular. More and more people are getting on their bikes for leisure, commuting and fitness, as well as exploring the thrills of cycle racing. Among the most challenging sports in the world, competitive cycling is a high-speed, high-adrenaline experience, and Cycling for Competition is the essential handbook for novices and more accomplished racers alike....

Everything you need to know about cycling for fitness and leisure, training for both sport and competition, and the greatest races. It is the perfect introduction to a hugely popular activity, packed with training and safety tips, essential information, maintenance, and motivation. Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Cycling is a fascinating guide to the world of cycling, covering the history, the...

It’s been over ten years since I wrote How I Won The Yellow Jumper, a book that quite unexpectedly seemed to ride the crest of a substantial new wave of interest in the Tour de France. I did not realise it at the time, but I think that a very large number of fans were discovering road racing (a deeply...

A bike is all you need to join this epic adventure, spanning continents and years, that will awaken your thirst for exploration. Imagine going from Canada to the southern tip of Argentina, powered by nothing but your own two legs. Pedalling through wind, rain and blistering sun until you reach the mythical Tierra del Fuego. It’s the epic adventure many...

When you are leaving the comfort zone for an outdoor adventure, the most incredible things can happen. Leaving the Comfort Zone showcases what it’s like to experience the full spectrum of life. From encountering different cultures to embracing the freedom of nature, making friendships, and traversing through new landscapes, this adventure ultimately takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Filled...

Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of rides—it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much-anticipated book, Australia's Best 100 Bike Rides, we reveal our best 100 rides with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.

A fascinating account of the surreal Eddy Merckx years, with previously untold anecdotes and memories. For over 50 years, Eddy Merckx has reigned supreme as the greatest cyclist of all time, winning every bike race going: Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, La Vuelta, The Monuments, World Championships and the Hour Record. From 1967 to 1978, his insatiable appetite for victory...

The title says it all: one man, one bike, one long ride, the adventure, the pleasure, and the pain. It is simultaneouslya travelogue and visual journey. Martijn Doolaard traded the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey: a biped adventure that would take him from Amsterdam to Singapore. Leaving behind repetitive routines,...

An easy-to-use pocket guide designed to enhance and extend the experience of cyclists and walkers on the Otago Central Rail Trail. Following an introduction to the region's background and natural history, the book is divided into sections of the trail. Each section includes colourful visual cross-sections, photos, ideas of what to do and see, as well as suggestions for side-trips...

The Alps 2 Ocean Easy Guide covers the Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) cycle trail, which stretches over 300 km. The journey begins at Aoraki-Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, passing by incredibly blue lakes, hydro canals and dams. Travel across the iconic Mackenzie Country and down the Waitaki Valley, through the intriguing `fossil country', concluding at the historic coastal town...

Our free time is precious and few people have the time to survey a range of rides—it can take years to find a handful of good ones. In this much-anticipated book, Australia's Best 100 Rides, we reveal our best 100 rides with detailed descriptions and stunning photography to inspire both weekend riders and seasoned athletes.

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025 A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025 A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025 A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor. In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York to begin a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through...

The final word on a record-breaking career from cycling's most formidable sprinter. 'The fuel, the passion that had fired me throughout my career still burned. No work in the world could give me sensations like the ones I experienced in the saddle, winning bike races. I still adored it.' For all the once-in-a-generation talent and success shown throughout Mark Cavendish's...

For a Yellow Jersey narrates the many remarkable lives of the women's Tour de France. A race which has, in its various incarnations, acted as a microcosm of the women's bike racing scene as a whole. Like the careers of many of its participants, the race itself represents an inspiring story of survival against the odds and in the harshest...

Geraint Thomas is one of Britain's most loved sports stars. He's won Olympic gold medals, finished first, second, and third at the Tour de France, and stayed at the top of his sport for almost two decades as other riders and eras have come and gone. According to G tells the story of his epic journey - from the streets...

On the occasion of the 2019 Tour de France Yellow Jersey's centenary, comes The Official Encyclopedia of the Maillot Jaune. Divided into four major parts, this book covers the incredible stories of every Yellow Jersey winner, the Kings of the Kings - the five times winners of the Tour, the Yellow Jersey's adaptations in books, film and art, and the...

Drawing on rich empirical material from elite French sport, Doping in Elite Sports offers a detailed history of how the concept of doping evolved from the twentieth to the twenty-first century. As the first study to span the period from 1950 to 2010, it sheds new light on the extraordinary world of elite sport in France—a world governed by its...

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025 A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025 A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025 A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor. In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York to begin a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through...

The Olympic cycling sport of keirin was invented in Japan more than 70 years ago to raise money to rebuild the country after World War II. Now, fans bet billions of dollars a year on races, with the top riders earning huge sums. In each race, a pacemaker leads nine riders around huge concrete velodromes, then leaves the track with...

Mountain biking pushes athletes to their limits, racing over rough terrain across the country. But as popular as mountain biking races are, there are few resources to help mountain bikers who want to compete. Training for Mountain Biking: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in...

It's time we all stopped whining and learned a thing or two from The Toughest Cyclists Ever. Including: Stephen Roche, whose cure for exhaustion was to go up a gear and fight harder, all the way to the ambulance. Eddy Merckx, who hurt himself so badly in breaking the Hour record that, he estimated, he shortened his career by a...

When Lance Armstrong fought back from life-threatening cancer to win the 1999 Tour de France—the so-called 'Tour of Renewal'—it seemed almost too good to be true. It was. Sunday Times journalist David Walsh was one of a small group who was prepared to raise awkward questions about Armstrong's seemingly superhuman feats. And so began a 13-year battle to reveal the...

Somewhere in a German forest 200 years ago, during the darkest, wettest summer for centuries, the story of cycling began. The calls to ban it were more or less immediate. Re:Cyclists is the tale of the following two centuries. It tells how cycling became a kinky vaudeville act for Parisians, how it was the basis of an American business empire...

The mountains of Europe have many different meanings to many different people. For the locals, they are a way of life; for visitors, they represent breathtaking beauty, active holidays, and peaceful moments. For cyclists, however, the dramatic landscapes mean something quite different: suffering, pain, agony—and glory. For over a century, the mountains have provided the setting for the greatest cycling...

It's no surprise that some of the world's finest photographers have worked in and around a bicycle race at some point in their careers. Cycling provides the perfect subject for reportage, social documentary, and street photography because it happens in real time and real life. It isn't a traditional stadium or circuit sport: the action happens on the street outside...

The story of the Giro d'Italia—Italy's equivalent of the Tour de France, and its superior in the eyes of many—is as dramatic and full of extraordinary characters as the story of Italy itself. Heroism, suffering, feuds and betrayals, tradition under threat from modernity all play out against a timeless landscape. The iconic riders, mythical stories and career-defining exploits are conveyed...

The latest guidebook from renowned cyclist John Crouch highlights 45 tours throughout Southern and Northern Vancouver Island, including single day and multi-day trips. Featuring over 40 routes, each trip includes a map, information on local history, topography, aesthetics, places of interest, type of road, general route condition, level of difficulty, start and end points, checkpoints, and colour photographs. With the...

We're sitting around a wood stove as she tells these stories. There's a gale force wind outside, forest heaving. Another woman in the group ran the New York marathon a few years ago. 'I wouldn't do Peaks,' she says. 'It's beyond a marathon, more like an ultra-marathon. You'll be on the bike all day, maybe eleven hours.' She'd run the...

Lennard Zinn does it again... Zinn's Cycling Primer gives you the inside scoop on clever and practical bicycle maintenance tips. Whether you are just learning routine bicycle maintenance or want to improve your cycling skills and techniques, Zinn masterfully describes these topics with length and detail. Zinn's recommendations have been developed and are endorsed by cycling experts. Topics and skills...

The Cyclist's Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced cyclists. Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world, and his proven cycling training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport. Joe has completely rewritten this new 5th Edition of The Cyclist's Training Bible to incorporate new training principles...

From bad weather to business travel to traffic safety, there are dozens of reasons why cyclists and triathletes take their rides inside. Although indoor cycling workouts offer the ultimate control over workout conditions, most inside riders don't get the most out of their trainers or spin bikes. Ride Inside offers cyclists and triathletes a smart guide to getting more fitness...

Training and Racing with a Power Meter brings the advanced power-based training techniques of elite cyclists and triathletes to everyone. A power meter can unlock more speed and endurance than any other training tool—for those who understand how to interpret their data. By quantifying exactly how much energy a cyclist expends, power meters lend unprecedented insight into a rider's abilities...

The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. A practical, step-by-step guide to 25 common problems – not just another book on visualisation and positive self-talk. The dynamic husband-and-wife team offers an ideal mix of coach and athlete experience. Each author can reach different markets: Paterson is well-known and...

Electric bikes are a new and fast-changing technology that's poised to transform how Americans ride bicycles, commute to work, and get around town. But in a market crowded with makes, models, and features, which e-bike is best for you? E-bike expert Martin Haussermann explores this exciting new way of riding a bicycle to share all the information e-bike shoppers and...

Women on Wheels by April Streeter offers a feminist history of bicycling for sport and adventure, spanning a century of women who changed the world from two wheels. This vivacious tale, peppered with fascinating details from primary sources, shows how women were sometimes the stars of bicycle races and exhibitions. At other times, they had to overcome sexism, exclusion, and...

'I ride to rest and to tire myself out; I ride to do myself good and to do myself harm.' ... one of the many cycling paradoxes explored in this unique and delightful book. 'I've never got over this miracle.' Starting with the childhood joy of learning to ride a bike, Need for the Bike goes on to relate the...

Riding on the edge. The daredevil life of the Wall of Death drivers in the motordrome. Donald Ganslmeier and his colleagues on the Wall of Death of the motordrome are amongst the last of their kind. Their art is threatened with extinction. The photographer Florian Holzherr has created a powerful memorial to the action-packed life around the boards that signify...

‘A must-read book to make you faster on the bike’ – Cycling Weekly For readers of The Midlife Cyclist and Joe Friel’s Fast After 50, The Cycling Mind gives you the essential tools to ride – and live life – at your personal best. The top of the podium is reserved for those athletes who train their bodies and minds...

'An exceptional read' - Paul Kimmage, author of Rough Ride A meditative love letter to the sport of cycling, The Art of Cycling traces the journey of a former professional racer regaining his love for the sport and shows how cycling can shed new light on age-old questions of selfhood, meaning, and purpose. Interweaving cycling, philosophy, and personal narrative, The...

The bike that is most fun to ride is the bike that you have made yourself, and the good news is that anyone can do it. This simple guide walks you through the process, from working out what you need, creating the specification, sourcing parts, to the enjoyable weekend spent building your new bike from scratch. When your bike is...

Explore 50 of the greatest, most thrilling road cycling routes the world has to offer, guided by the experts at the world's biggest road cycling magazine. Route maps, first-hand ride reports, and truly breathtaking photography from the finest cycling photographers come together in this celebration of the world on two wheels. Covering the very best of Europe, from the twisting...

Sit back or saddle up as double Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion Geraint Thomas gives you a warts-and-all insight into the life of a pro cyclist. Along the way he reveals cycling's clandestine codes and secret stories, tales from the peloton, the key characters like Wiggins, Hoy, and Cav, the pivotal races, and essential etiquette. Geraint Thomas is...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD The Rhine is one of the world's greatest rivers. Once forming the outer frontier of the Roman Empire, it flows 800 miles from the social democratic playground of the Netherlands, through the industrial and political powerhouses of Germany and France, to the wealthy mountain fortresses of Switzerland and Liechtenstein....

FROM THE WINNER OF THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR: 1923 'A fascinating and inspiring book ... An excellent read' – Phil Liggett MBE In the follow-up to the bestselling How I Won the Yellow Jumper and the award-winning 1923, this is a lap of honour for everything that Ned has been lucky enough to have...

Entertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read – Phil Liggett MBE A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times – Rouleur Entertaining... Carlton shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes... A worthy sequel that will give his fans more of what they like – Road.cc Legendary commentator Carlton Kirby’s professional cycling...

If you're looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy's world. Nealy's expertise, acquired through years of crash and burn, enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings: drawings that will make you a much better rider. Nealy's cartoon illustrations combine insight with humour and knowledge with...

‘A must read… High Performance is a mindset, not a pay cheque’ - Andrew Pruitt, EdD ‘Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports’ – Outside magazine TAKE YOUR TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND FIND YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE Joe Friel is a legend in endurance sport coaching and the bestselling author of some of the...

Bike Life by Adrien Zammit is an enthralling exploration of the world from the perspective of a passionate cyclist. This book is a captivating journey that not only details the adventures of cycling but also celebrates the essence of freedom and discovery that riding a bike evokes. The narrative is imbued with personal anecdotes and insights, capturing the spirit of...

It has been called the Tour de France's 'Hollywood climb', and there is no doubt that Alpe d'Huez has played a starring role in cycling's history since its first encounter with the sport back in 1952 when the legendary Fausto Coppi triumphed on the summit. Re-introduced to the Tour in 1976, Alpe d'Huez has risen to mythical status, thanks initially...