Cycling

Saya Sakakibara triumphed over fear, self-doubt, and family tragedy to become an Olympic champion. Her journey will inspire you to face your fears and unlock your greatest potential. Just go. It’s a mantra I’ve always come back to, to keep me focused on what I need to do and filter out everything else. Saya loved BMX racing, but a series...

Road Captain provides a rare insight into the heart of professional cycling and the inner workings of the peloton, authored by Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers legend, Luke Rowe. Featuring a foreword from Mark Cavendish and contributions from Geraint Thomas, Chris Froome, and Rod Ellingworth, this book offers unprecedented access to the world of pro cycling. There's a well-established truth...

WINNER OF THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: SPORT NOMINATED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 'An absorbing mix of historical sleuthing and travel writing' - The Telegraph '[a] fascinating and often touching book… Wonderful' - The Times When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length...

'An evocatively thoughtful wider history of the race, the war and the peace' GUARDIAN 'Occasionally funny and regularly poignant, brilliantly focused in its research... His drive, wit and curiosity inform Riding in the Zone Rouge... gently profound and genuinely moving' HERALD The Circuit des Champs de Bataille (the Tour of the Battlefields) was held in 1919, less than six months...

Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die is the ninth addition to the bestselling Fifty Places series by Chris Santella. Biking has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and Santella covers trips for cyclists of every level. Fifty Places to Bike covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia,...

Explore 35 of the most notorious, gruelling cycling climbs the world has to offer, guided by the experts at Cyclist, the world's biggest road cycling magazine. Route maps, altitude charts, first-hand ride reports, and incredible imagery from the finest cycling photographers combine in this tribute to the peaks, hills, and ascents that every cyclist should try. Tracing the routes of...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Immensely readable and revealing' The Guardian 'A must read' Phil Liggett, MBE 'A story like no other in cycling' Ned Boulting IMAGINE COMPETING IN THE WORLD'S MOST BRUTAL CYCLE RACES, KNOWING THAT A CRASH COULD BE FATAL Alex Dowsett is one of Britain's greatest cyclists. He has...

Winner for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022 WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022 A WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022 'A magnificent book' - Maxine Peake Cyclist Beryl Burton dominated her sport much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx, with a longevity...

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...

Shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year Non-Fiction Award 2020 Chappell is a gifted storyteller — Observer In 2015, Emily Chappell embarked on a formidable new bike race: The Transcontinental. 4,000km across Europe, unassisted, in the shortest time possible. On her first attempt, she made it only halfway, waking up suddenly on her back in a field, floored by...

They say that being a good doctor boils down to just four things: Shut up, listen, know something, care. The same could be said for life on the road, too. When Stephen Fabes left his job as a junior doctor and set out to cycle around the world, frontline medicine quickly faded from his mind. Of more pressing concern were...

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?...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated paperback. 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 you—whether you...

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,...

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...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Australia 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 a few hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails...

This is a compelling account of a legendary Australian sportsman. The death of the Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France competitor Russell Mockridge was an embarrassment for cycling officials. On the 50th anniversary of his death, Melbourne journalist Martin Curtis revisits the life and death of Russell Mockridge. Russell Mockridge offers an insightful look into the life of a...

This meticulously researched biography gives readers a thrilling insight into the brutal world of professional cycling and an intimate portrait of an extraordinary Australian. Hubert 'Oppy' Opperman was a sporting icon, a cycling phenomenon whose epic feats of endurance captivated the cycling world. For over two decades, he dominated almost every race he entered and shattered record after record in...

A panoramic portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming our twenty-first-century world. SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 'Full of delightful anecdotes and interviews and fascinating historical tales' Mail on Sunday A panoramic portrait of the wondrous vehicle whose passenger is also its engine. A toy, a tool, a liberator, or complete nuisance—the bicycle has been...

All sports have their quirks and rituals, but cycling has more than most. As the inexorable rise of the bicycle continues, many casual cyclists are moving into a more serious brand of cycling—riding in road races, groups, or cycle clubs. This transition often leads them to stumble straight into a minefield of form and etiquette that those who have grown...

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...

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...

As the world speeds up, as technology takes over, it is worth remembering how we used to live. This three-book series is a nostalgic hymn to an era when life was slower: a meandering ramble through the British countryside by bicycle, automobile, and train. Squeeze the brakes, sit back, and coast downhill with this irreverent collection of cycling memorabilia. The...

The charming and joyful follow-up book from 'the nation’s taster in chief,' Felicity Cloake. If there’s one thing that truly unites this country from Aberdeen to Abernethy, St Ives to St Pancras, it’s an obsession with breakfast. We all have an opinion on the merits of brown sauce versus ketchup on our morning sandwich. No other country’s culinary identity is...

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...

UK WINNER - GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS 2020 'I can't think of a finer chef to have written a book on nutrition and diet for athletes' – Tom Kerridge A must-have recipe book designed for cyclists of all levels, written by Alan Murchison - a Michelin-starred chef and champion athlete who now cooks for British Cycling's elite athletes. His easy-to-make...

This updated edition of the best-selling guide to bicycling in Florida adds twenty-three new trails to an already impressive roster, offering cyclists—as well as rollerbladers, joggers, and walkers—vital details on over sixty trails across Florida.

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...

In his mid 60s, with zero mechanical knowledge and maximum audacity, Miles rides from London to Istanbul during the collapse of communism, then traces Che Guevara’s legendary path across the Andes. No technical skills, no backup plan—just raw courage and an insatiable hunger for the unknown. With the Andes and Alps under his belt, Miles heads off to the Pyrenees...

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...

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...

'Eye-opening and inspirational . . . An utterly fascinating and gloriously fiery read' FELICITY CLOAKE 'A barnstorming book' GUARDIAN 'Fascinating . . . full of inspirational tales' OBSERVER Simone de Beauvoir borrowed her lover's bike to cycle around Paris in the 1940s, instantly falling in love with the freedom it gave her (even when an accident caused her to lose...

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...

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...

An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary “classic” races in world cycling. The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cycling’s one-day tests that the professional riders really prize. Toughest, longest and dirtiest of all are the so-called ‘Monuments’, the five legendary races that are the sport’s equivalent of golf’s majors or...

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...

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...

'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...

The adrenalin-fuelled story of the stunt cyclist whose jaw-dropping adventures have racked up 200 million YouTube views. At the Edge by Danny MacAskill tells the story of a man who lives on the edge. The cyclist is legendary for his YouTube viral videos like The Ridge, Cascadia, Imaginate and Wee Day Out—nerve-racking montages of stunts which scale everything from mountain...

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...

Remarkable Motor Races features a collection of some of the most amazing motor racecourses from across the world, captured in beautiful photographs that transport you right into the thrill of the race. “There have been plenty of books about races and race tracks. But none with the depth and scope of this one… A fascinating collection of stories reaching outside...

Cycling is a unique way to get to know a territory and has become increasingly popular in recent years. Let's Bike! provides a collection of Europe's most fascinating, evocative, and iconic bicycle tourism itineraries, complete with technical data, information about the characteristics of the route, practical advice, and curious facts and details about the areas the itineraries travel through. Author:...

Now you can sneak in a workout without leaving your chair with Desktop Cycling Class's miniature stationary bike, complete with pump-up jams! Get those fingers moving: The kit contains a tiny (3-inch) exercise bike ready for you to pedal with your fingers. Plays music: Press a button to play three high-energy tracks to set the mood for your workout: pop,...

Experience the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe and its trail. The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the world's premier trails—for good reason. It winds completely around the spectacular Lake Tahoe, the highest and largest alpine lake in North America. Along the way, the trail takes you through wilderness areas, national forests, and state parks. The combination of pristine lake...

"A truly inspiring journey that celebrates the healing power of adventure. A must-read." - Levison Wood "Wonderfully relatable on so many levels. Simon's wanderlust, mental roller coaster and reactions to a fast-changing world had me enthralled in his journey, but very much reflecting on my own over the past few years. A brilliantly crafted book which holds a mirror up...

"A truly inspiring journey that celebrates the healing power of adventure. A must-read." - Levison Wood The remarkable and inspirational true story of how one man battled grief and anxiety, one pedal stroke at a time, on a 3,500-mile adventure around Britain. In March 2020, as Britain entered its first lockdown, Simon Parker's life fell apart; his travel journalism career...

With new updates, this full-colour guidebook introduces backcountry cyclists to the exciting and increasingly popular world of bikepacking. Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada, and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the...

Tour this dream road on bicycle, between North Carolina and Virginia. Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway are arguably the most quintessential scenic roads east of the Mississippi. Bicycling the Blue Ridge is the definitive guide to this ribbon of highway. It's just what you need to plan the perfect trip, whether you are out for the day, a...

Cycling? It's one of my life's constants, it feeds my need for beauty, for delight and for aimless exploring. It makes my body hum and brings me safely back to the present. I hope to continue pedalling, nice and slowly, for the rest of my life, with the same curiosity that ignited my childhood. In these essays, twelve writers consider...

The ultimate Tour de France performance cookbook and a must-have for all cycling aficionados serious about nutritional intake. With 350-pages of easy-to-prepare brand new recipes containing allergy-friendly, natural, unprocessed foods, The Grand Tour Cookbook is the ultimate companion in the kitchen for athletes. Based on actual food prepared for professional cycling's gruelling 3-week Grand Tours including the Giro, Tour de...

'I can't think of a finer chef to have written a book on nutrition and diet for athletes' – Tom Kerridge 'Top meals from the Michelin-starred chef who is also a champion athlete... Catnip for the style-obsessed, Rapha-wearing aficionado' – The Times ‘Alan’s food is simple, yet tasty and powerful. He’s been a key component for my training and racing.’...

Whether you're looking to hit the open road, scream down the side of a mountain, or simply take the kids out for a ride, Cycling For Dummies - UK covers all your needs. Topics include choosing the right bike and accessories, staying safe — around town and on the trails — training to improve speed and endurance, making adjustments and...

The inspirational inside story from the 2018 Tour de France and Sports Personality of the Year winner "This year G was the strongest rider, and he finally had Lady Luck on his side. An unstoppable combination" — Chris Froome "I understood what Geraint's win meant: for him, for me, for the team, and for Wales, too" — Dave Brailsford "Wow!"...

A welcome look at the life of a fascinating rider and man Cycling Plus Maurice has lived a hell of a life. The world needs to hear about it Ned Boulting This book is an inspiration to those who want to achieve in both sport and life Phil Liggett MBE Maurice Burton rose above racism in British society and sport...

At 9.30 p.m. on 14 February 2004, former Tour de France winner Marco Pantani was found dead in Rimini. It emerged that he had been addicted to cocaine since autumn 1999, weeks after being expelled from the Tour of Italy for blood doping. Conspiracy theories abounded: that he was injected in his sleep by a business rival; that the Olympic...

Road to Valour is the inspiring, against-the-odds story of Gino Bartali, the cyclist who made the greatest comeback in Tour de France history and still holds the record for the longest gap between victories. Yet it was his actions during the Second World War, when he secretly aided the Resistance, rather than his remarkable exploits on a bike, that truly...

Across the UK, into Europe and further afield, these are the training rides, races and journeys closest to his heart. From one-day classics in the Peak District and Snowdonia to the rolling roads of Tuscany and the wide-open vistas of New Zealand's South Island, these are the routes you'll want to ride alongside Britain's favourite cycling superstar. We ride out...

Inspirational travel guide covering the world's most incredible cycling routes, from laid-back day cycles to epic cross-continent journeys. Power up mountain passes in Italy's Dolomites, tackle Bolivia's infamous Death Road or go island-hopping in Japan—Ride takes you around the world in search of adventure on two wheels. Covering 100 incredible cycling routes, this inspirational book will make you reach for...

Geraint Thomas's inside guide to twenty-five of the greatest cycling climbs in the world. Cycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football supporter score at Wembley, but any rider can take on the challenge...

A visual celebration of the beauty and lure of bicycle culture by renowned cycling journalist Peter Flax Live to Ride is an ode to cycling from one of the world's most respected cycling journalists. The bicycle is one of the greatest inventions in human history. It can literally transport you to places you want to go—to your school or office,...

The fascinating and unknown story of the Tour de France's ever-changing relationship with money and power – and the enigmatic family behind it all. It started with a cash drop by an English spy in occupied Paris in 1944. Reserved for Resistance groups during the war, the money reached Emilien Amaury, an advertising executive, who was tasked to help France...

Ultimate Cycling Trips: Australia is your practical and inspirational guide to 40 of the best cycling trails across Australia. Journey across Australia on two wheels with these hand-picked bike rides that range from gentle rail trails with a gourmet edge, to multi-day cycle tours, to blasts on the country’s best mountain-bike trail networks. Trips include South Australia's Riesling Trail, the...

'Impeccably researched' - London Cyclist 'The climbing fan's bible' - The Washing Machine Post 'A deep dive into and a celebration of mountain climbing' - Cyclist Magazine When, during the Pyrenean stages of the 1998 Tour de France, a journalist asked Marco Pantani why he rode so fast in the mountains, the elfin Italian, unmistakeable in the bandanna and hooped...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Immensely readable and revealing' The Guardian 'A must read' Phil Liggett, MBE 'A story like no other in cycling' Ned Boulting IMAGINE COMPETING IN THE WORLD'S MOST BRUTAL CYCLE RACES, KNOWING THAT A CRASH COULD BE FATAL Bloody Minded by Alex Dowsett offers a unique and thrilling...

'Maunder's book is more than just a biography of the rise and fall of a complicated man . . . It is also a critique of the damage that myth-making and the media can do to an athlete; a study of what happens to a demigod when thrown from Mount Olympus' The Times Charly Gaul is a forgotten cycling legend....

'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.' - Sally Nugent 'A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally sad story into a life-enhancing one.' - The Times Sir Chris Hoy knows better...

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. This is the story of his epic journey - from the streets of suburban...

"It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations." - Sally Nugent "A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally sad story into a life-enhancing one." - The Times With a brand-new foreword from...

A story about the nature of work, the science of bicycles and the wisdom of children. International businessman Peter Holmes à Court left the executive world and found himself living deep in rural France with only his seven-year-old twin girls for company. Peter was struggling as a single father in a foreign country—unsettled by the sudden move away from a...

The Masked Rider, Neil Peart’s travel memoir, captures his thoughts, observations, and experiences as he cycles through West Africa. This journey reveals the subtle yet powerful writing style that has cemented his place as one of rock’s greatest lyricists. As Peart describes his extraordinary adventure, from the pains of dysentery to a confrontation with an armed soldier, and the challenge...

Take your bicycle on the ride of a lifetime with the help of Lonely Planet The Bikepackers' Guide to the World. Discover 75 of the most amazing cycling routes in every continent and use the detailed maps, directions, accommodation, and practical information to plan your trip.

Robbie McEwen's reputation as a 'competitive little bugger' and 'a bit of a hard bastard in the peloton' is well deserved. When he rode his last professional cycling race at the Tour of California in May 2012, he won the jersey for 'Most Courageous Rider'. Yet he is at pains to point out that what he has always been channelling...

The Tour de France has been thrilling people and challenging cyclists for well over a century and is seen by many to be the pinnacle of cycling achievements. From the controversies to the coloured jerseys and the mountain climbs to the sprints, the Tour de France is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world and makes headline...