An easy-to-follow, fact-packed guide to all the major cycling events - in the velodrome, on the road, off-road and BMX racing. Packed with fascinating information about different types of bikes, biking equipment, and where events take place.
Describes the training, competitions, and triumphs of the first American to win the Tour de France bicycle race.
Los Ciclistas de Las Pequeñas Estrellas (Little Stars BMX Bikes) (Pequenas Estrellas)
by Taylor Farley
del Metal a la Bicicleta (from Metal to Bicycle) (?de Donde Viene? (Where Does It Come From?))
by Avery Toolen
Cycling (True Books: Sports (Hardcover)) (True Books: Sports (Pb))
by Christin Ditchfield
Describes the history, equipment, techniques, and competitions of the sport of cycling.
Cycling, Shooting, and Show Jumping (Olympic Sports (Saunders))
by Jason Page
Want To Know! This series of informative picture books answers the many questions young children have about the world around them. Some subjects are familiar, but others are less so. Chock full of well-researched facts expressed in accessible and interactive ways, these books tell children what they want to know Do you want to know all about the bicycle? What did the first bike look like? How many kinds of bikes are there? How can you chose the best bike for you? What kinds of cycling sports are...
Mountain Biking (21st Century Skills Library: Healthy for Life) (Healthy for Life (Paperback))
by Prof Michael Teitelbaum
Bicycles: Pedal Power looks at different kinds of bikes used for transportation, work, and fun. Readers will learn about mountain bikes, racing bikes, tandem bikes, rickshaws, and more.
One Pedal at a Time is a heartwarming story full of curiosity, a little self doubt and a sprinkling of bravery. Parker takes us along for the ride as he navigates through the emotions of overcoming the challenges of learning a new skill, showing that with grit and determination you really can achieve anything. Come on the journey with Parker to discover new found freedom and adventure one pedal at a time.
In 2012, Bradley Wiggins became the first ever British cyclist to win the Tour de France. Ten days later he became Britain’s most decorated Olympian.Follow ‘Wiggo’ on his remarkable journey from childhood to cycling champion, national hero and knighthood.Contains fascinating facts, maps, diagrams and photographs
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Track cycling has been around since the 1870s, but it’s never been so popular as today! Find out all about the specialist bikes, breathtaking races and top riders in this book. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type – An information book.The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and ide...
Life is Like A Pedal They Can Push You Down But You'll Always Come Back up
by Kate Pears
Go behind the scenes of world's biggest and most exhilarating action sports showcase - Nitro Circus. Born in a garage in Utah with just a video camera and some extraordinary, dare-devil stunts, Nitro Circus has exploded to become the world's biggest producer of action sports entertainment, including television shows and show-stopping, adrenaline-charged live events. Nitro Circus's crew of top action-sports athletes attempt the best and boldest tricks in motocross, BMX, scooter, skating and dirt...
This series gives readers the low-down on some of the world's most exciting sports. Each title looks at sports that readers can do themselves, from skateboarding on the street to BMX tricks, and explores how the sport has developed. Each book: - Offers an introduction to extreme sports and also extra information for those already involved - Provides advice on safety, equipment and the importance of proper traingn - Contains spectacular photographs that bring each sport to life