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The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France by Tyler Hamilton Publisher Comments “The holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans . . . The book’s power is in the collective details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. . . . The Secret Race isn’... (read more) Your price: $16.00 New - Trade Paper
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Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion by William Fotheringham Publisher Comments Eddy Merckx is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing or Pele to soccer: simply the best there has ever been. Merckx amassed an astonishing 445 victories. Lance Armstrong, by comparison, managed fewer than 100. Merckx didnt just beat his... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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Tom Danielson's Core Advantage: Core Strength for Cycling's Winning Edge by Tom Danielson Publisher Comments FIND YOUR CORE ADVANTAGE Pro cyclist Tom Danielson used to have a bad back. He shifted in the saddle, was never comfortable, and often rode in pain. Core strength workouts fixed Tommy Ds back pain, and core strength has become his cycling advantage. The... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-Ups, and Winning at All Costs by Tyler Hamilton Publisher Comments NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD The Secret Race is a definitive look at the world of professional cycling—and the doping issue surrounding this sport and its most iconic rider, Lance... (read more) List Price $28.00 Your price: $19.50 Used - Hardcover
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Tour de France: The History, the Legend, the Riders by Graeme Fife Publisher Comments An all-encompassing history of the Tour de France that brings the story right up to date with all the action from the 2012 race. In this updated edition of the highly acclaimed Tour de France, Graeme Fife sets the 2012 race in the context of the... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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A Dog in a Hat: An American Bike Racer's Story of Mud, Drugs, Blood, Betrayal, and Beauty in Belgium by Joe Parkin Publisher Comments "The most authentic book ever written on making a living as a pro cyclist in Europe." — Bob Roll, Versus TV cycling commentator “I saw my first pro kermis race during my first week in Belgium, and it felt like trying to escape a... (read more) List Price $21.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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My Time by Bradley Wiggins Publisher Comments On July 22, 2012, Bradley Wiggins made history as the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France. Ten days later, at the London Olympic Games, he won the time trial to become his countrys most decorated Olympian. In an instant, “Wiggo”... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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Bicycling: Get Fast!: A Complete Guide to Gaining Speed Wherever You Ride by Selene Yeager Publisher Comments Every cyclist wants to get faster. Whether theyre a weekend warrior, a crit specialist, or a charity cruiser, speed is the X factor that lets a rider ride strong, feel fresh, and thoroughly enjoy each ride. Get Fast! is the cyclists go-to guide for... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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Bobke II: The Continuing Misadventures of Bob Roll by Bob Roll Publisher Comments This new collection from cyclist Bob Roll reflects his unique perspective on the professional racing circuit and his own brand of dry humor. Straightforward yet sly, funny but perhaps a little crazy, Roll calls it like he sees it. Here are anecdotes... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Slaying the Badger: Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, and the Greatest Tour de France by Richard Moore Publisher Comments Sports/Cycling Tour de France, 1986: The battle lines are drawn. America’s hope, Greg LeMond, fights to dethrone “the Badger,” French hero Bernard Hinault. Former world champion LeMond is gunning for his first Tour victory. Hinault... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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Smart Cycling: Successful Training and Racing for Riders of All Levels by Arnie Baker Synopsis Covers all aspects of cycling, including the proper sitting position on the bicycle, fitness training, racing tips, and visualization for better cycling.... (read more) List Price $19.75 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Merckx 525 by Frederik Backelandt Publisher Comments Merckx 525 celebrates the unmatchable career of Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist ever and the most dominant athlete of the 20th century. Known as “the Cannibal” for his insatiable hunger to win, Merckx gobbled up 525 race victories, an... (read more) Your price: $60.00 New - Hardcover
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Racing Through the Dark: Crash. Burn. Coming Clean. Coming Back. by David Millar Publisher Comments WORLD-CLASS CYCLIST, Tour de France stage winner, and time trial specialist David Millar offers a vivid portrait of his life in professional cycling—including his soul-searing detour into performance-enhancing drugs, his dramatic arrest and two-... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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Bicycle Road Racing by Edward Borysewicz Publisher Comments The complete road-racing program of the coach who led U.S. cyclists to 9 gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Rider by Tim Krabbe Publisher Comments Originally published in Holland in 1978, "The Rider" became an instant cult classic, selling over 100,000 copies. Brilliantly conceived, it is a loving, imaginative, and, above all, passionate tribute to the art of bicycle road racing.... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Paris-Roubaix: A Journey Through Hell by Philippe Bouvet Synopsis Paris-Roubaix, aka "The Hell of the North," has enough cobbles to shake bikes and bones to bits, and enough bad weather to make it treacherous even for the best professional cyclists. Held every April since 1896, the race follows a 270-kilometer course... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $27.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Official Treasures: Le Tour de France by Serge Laget Publisher Comments The greatest endurance test in sports, the Tour de France covers more than 2,200 miles in just over three weeks, climbing high into the Alps and Pyrenees on a circular journey around France and into neighboring countries before ending on the Champs-&... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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Tour de France/Tour de Force: A Visual History of the Greatest Bicycle Race in the World by James Startt Publisher Comments For three weeks each July, millions of fans from around the world descend upon the French countryside to cheer on the forcats de la route, or slaves of the road--the riders competing in the Tour de France. The event has captivated people for nearly a... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Hardcover
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Ultimate Training Series from Velopress #2: Weight Training for Cyclists by Ken Doyle Synopsis Written from the premise that optimum cycling performance demands total body strength, this book informs the serious cyclist on how to increase strength with weight training, as cycling alone cannot completely develop the muscle group used while riding... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Yellow Fever the Dark Heart of the Tour by Jeremy Whittle Synopsis This is the story of the Tour that changed everything. The summer of 1998 will forever be remembered for the drugs scandals and team expulsions which shocked the sporting world and shook the Tour de France to its foundations. This is that story.... (read more) Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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