Greg Lemond Premier Cyclist
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Greg Lemond
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Author : A. P. Porter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Greg Lemond written by A. P. Porter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the training, competitions, and triumphs of the first American to win the Tour de France bicycle race.
Greg Lemond Premier Cyclist
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Author : A. P. Porter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Greg Lemond Premier Cyclist written by A. P. Porter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Cyclists categories.
Describes the training, competitions, and triumphs of the first American to win the Tour de France bicycle race.
Greg Lemond S Complete Book Of Bicycling
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Author : Greg LeMond
language : en
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Release Date : 1987
Greg Lemond S Complete Book Of Bicycling written by Greg LeMond and has been published by Putnam Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Bicycle racing categories.
For both the beginner and specialist, this book covers equipment, techniques, and training.
Greg Lemond
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Author : Guy Andrews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Greg Lemond written by Guy Andrews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Cyclists categories.
"Distributed in the United States and Canada by Ingram Publisher Services"--T.p. verso.
Time Trials
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Author : Greg LeMond
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2005-05
Time Trials written by Greg LeMond and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05 with categories.
In 1986, I was the first American to win the Tour de France. In 1987, my life was nearly ended in a hunting accident. I was 15 minutes from death. But I came back to life and went on to win the Tour twice more, in 1989 and 1990. This is my story.' Greg LeMond, three times winner of the Tour de France, twice winner of the World Championship, was the finest cyclist of his generation and one of the all-time greats. In his quest for speed and perfect performance, he showed extraordinary determination. Yet few thought he could come back from the shooting that left him so close to death - least of all his own team. They could not have been more wrong. Two years later, with his body still full of birdshot, LeMond won the Tour again -in the most closely contested race of the event's history. Yet LeMond was more than merely a supreme athlete: he was a great innovator - the first cyclist to negotiate a million-dollar contract, to employ a scientific approach to training, and to exploit aerodynamic bike design. As an American individualist coming to a European tradition, he often stirred things up. If his candour and occasional combativeness did not always endear him to officials and team managers, they made him a firm favourite with fans. But LeMond's triumphs came at a cost. The hard years on the road took their toll on his family; he fell out with his father and had to sack him as his business manager. He fell out of love, too, with the sport that had been his life's passion, and his strength began to fail, he faced disillusion and depression. The greatest challenge of his career was to survive these defeats and forge a life after pro cycling. On a bike, LeMond was almost superhuman; but the story he has to tell - of battling adversity and finding the will to go on - is simply and inspiringly a human one.
The Comeback
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Author : Daniel de Visé
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Release Date : 2018-06-05
The Comeback written by Daniel de Visé and has been published by Atlantic Monthly Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
“Greg LeMond was Lance Armstrong before Lance Armstrong . . . the story of a true hero . . . This is a must read if you believe in miracles.”―John Feinstein, New York Times–bestselling author In July 1986, Greg LeMond stunned the sporting world by becoming the first American to win the Tour de France, the world’s pre-eminent bicycle race, defeating French cycling legend Bernard Hinault. Nine months later, LeMond lay in a hospital bed, his life in peril after a hunting accident, his career as a bicycle racer seemingly over. And yet, barely two years after this crisis, LeMond mounted a comeback almost without parallel in professional sports. In summer 1989, he again won the Tour—arguably the world’s most grueling athletic contest—by the almost impossibly narrow margin of 8 seconds over another French legend, Laurent Fignon. It remains the closest Tour de France in history. “[A] blend of chaos, kindness and cruelty typifies the scenes that journalist de Visé brings to life in this sympathetic-verging-on-reverential retelling of LeMond’s trailblazing career (first American to enter the tour, first to win it) . . . As an author in quest of his protagonist’s motivation, [de Visé] subjects it to extreme torque.”—The Washington Post “A great book . . . Well written and thoroughly researched . . . Engrossing and hard to put down. If you’re a Greg LeMond fan, The Comeback is a must read because it’s a detailed accounting of his career and―more importantly―his life and person off the bike. It’s also an important reminder that American cycling did not begin and end with Lance Armstrong.”—PEZ
Tour Fever
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Author : J. P. Partland
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2006
Tour Fever written by J. P. Partland and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A comprehensive overview of the world's premier cycling race looks at the varied stages of the race, the characteristics of a racer, the meaning of the various jerseys, team strategies and roles, and scoring.
Lance Armstrong
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Author : Bill Gutman
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-05-11
Lance Armstrong written by Bill Gutman and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
BACK ON THE BIKE LANCE ARMSTRONG is the premier cyclist in sports history. But the road to victory has not been smooth, which makes his story all the more compelling. In 1991 he was the National Amateur Cycling Champion, and a professional career seemed guaranteed. But a grim diagnosis of cancer in 1996 threatened to cut the career -- and his life -- short. With the help of family, friends, and a dedicated team of doctors, Lance began the hard work not only to beat the disease, but to get back on the bike. By the summer of 1999 Lance was not only back, he was leading the pack to his first Tour de France win. And he hasn't stopped winning since that sweet victory. Here's the story of Lance Armstrong, from his first ride, to his most recent race, and all the twists and turns in between!
Historical Dictionary Of Cycling
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Author : Bill Mallon
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2011-09-09
Historical Dictionary Of Cycling written by Bill Mallon and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-09 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolved into racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well as discussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.
The Official History Of The Tour De France
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Author : Andy McGrath
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-08-05
The Official History Of The Tour De France written by Andy McGrath and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Official History of the Tour de France is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling. Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories on the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey. This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, up to and including the thrilling 2020 Tour – a dramatic contest completed against all the odds – and a preview of the 2021 event. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the event's rich history, and a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Stephen Roche, all of which combines to form the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.