عنوان

The splendid book of the bicycle /

(Number (ISBN

1910232564

(Number (ISBN

9781910232569

Title Proper

The splendid book of the bicycle /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Daniel Tatarsky.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

London :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Portico,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2016.

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2016

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

192 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (some color) ;

Dimensions

26 cm

Text of Note

Includes index.

Text of Note

Cycling is hugely popular nowadays. Since 2003 more than 100 million bikes have been produced each year, more than twice the amount of cars. And in 2011, more than 741,000 people cycled to work, an increase of 90,000 from 2001. The Splendid Book of the Bicycle is a wide-ranging celebration of the bicycle and cycling, incorporating social history, sport and science. It covers the bicycle's invention and subsequent historical development, stories of intrepid early cyclists who travelled the world, the 20th-century popularity of cycle touring, and the depiction of bicycles in films, books and art. It examines the sport of cycling, including histories of the Tour de France and the other great European races, the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana, and goes on to explore velodrome-based cycling and the rise of BMX and mountain biking. It investigates the science behind balance and aerodynamics, and covers the future of bicycles, including innovative flying, floating and electric bikes. It also touches on the technical aspects of bicycles, including an exploded diagram of a typical bike and tips for basic maintenance of your own bike. Beautifully illustrated with vintage and modern images, this book is a perfect gift for both bike obsessives and general readers.

Bicycles-- History.

Bicycles.

Cycling-- History.

Cycling.

Cyclists-- Clothing.

Bicycles.

Cycling.

SPORTS & RECREATION-- Cycling.

TRANSPORTATION-- Bicycles.

Number

Class number

Book number

Tatarsky, Daniel

Date of Transaction

20200823063349.0

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Electronic name

[Book]

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