{"title":"Michael Blann","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Blann’s works delve into the passion and challenge of outdoor pursuits, capturing the essence of adventure through vivid storytelling. Readers can expect immersive narratives that explore the spirit of mountain sports and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMountains\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Blann’s ability to blend personal experience with wider themes of endurance and exploration, appealing to enthusiasts of sport and nature alike. His writing invites reflection on the physical and emotional demands of conquering rugged landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mountains-by-michael-blann-9780500023082","title":"Mountains","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 contests, where human determination and willpower can triumph over nature and opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, as cycling's popularity has changed our cities, made us more active, and taken us down less-travelled roads, the mountains of Europe have become the primary destination for everyday riders who want to challenge themselves, experience the storied roads, and escape their everyday lives. \u003cem\u003eMountains\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at all who wish to be inspired by those challenges or celebrate those personal victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith tributes and personal recollections from leading road cyclists, the photographs and words coalesce into a visual depiction that transcends any single perspective and will inspire awe and wonder in anyone who wishes to confront the power of the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597243302124,"sku":"9780500023082","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500023082-mountains.jpg?v=1777947198"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-blann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}