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• The Cycling Bible

  the Cyclist's Guide to Technical, Physical and Mental Training and Bike Maintenance

  Sidwells, Chris, 1956-

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  A comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling, whether you go road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking or enjoy any other kind of two-wheeled fun.

• On Freedom Road

  Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings on the Underground Railroad

  Goodrich, David M.,

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  Over the course of four years, David Goodrich rode his bicycle 3,000 miles east of the Mississippi to travel the routes of the Underground Railroad and delve into the history and stories in the places where they happened.

• You Are My Sunshine

  a Story of Love, Promises, and a Really Long Bike Ride

  Dietrich, Sean, 1982-

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  A hilarious, touching, and sometimes terrifying story of a long bike ride to conquer The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath trail by Sean Dietrich and his wife Jamie.

• Breaking Away

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  The classic Little 500 movie - a favorite for IU and Little 500 fans.

• Best Bike Rides in New England

  Backroad Routes for Cycling the Northeast States

  Sobel, David, 1949-

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  A complete guide to biking in New England. In addition to detailed directions, each route features annotated maps, charming photography, elevation profiles, and suggestions for entertainment and dining along the way. This is a must-have guide to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Two Wheels Good

  the History and Mystery of the Bicycle

  Rosen, Jody,

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  Rosen’s book sweeps across centuries and around the globe, unfolding the bicycle’s saga from its invention in 1817 to its present-day renaissance as a “green machine,” an emblem of sustainability in a world afflicted by pandemic and climate change.

• The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World

  the True Story of America's First Black World Champion

  Taylor, Major, 1878-1932,

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  The story of Indianapolis native Major Taylor - one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Written by Taylor, originally published in 1920.

• One Day in April

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  A feature-length documentary that chronicles the triumphs and failures of four collegiate cyclist teams competing to win the Little 500.

• The Total Bicycling Manual

  James, Robert F.,

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  Covering everything from choosing the right bike and rules of the road, to maintenance and customization, this practical guide is a must-have for every bike owner from beginner to advanced from the writers at Bicycle Times Magazine.

• Cycling Atlas North America

  the 350 Most Beautiful Cycling Routes in the US, Canada, and Mexico : Featuring Various Terrain Types, Including More Than 100 Dirt & Gravel Routes

  LeMond, Greg,

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  Featuring majestic scenery and dramatic panoramas, these carefully selected tours represent the most beautiful places to pedal throughout North America for both seasoned and novice cyclists featuring the groundbreaking user-sourced mapping…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Changing Gears

  a Distant Teen, a Desperate Mother, and 4,329 Miles Across the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail

  Day, Leah,

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  What happens when a mother and her 16-year-old son drop everything to bike across the country? On the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, they struggle up hills in the pouring rain, they feel soreness in muscles they didn’t know they had, and they learn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Breathtaking

  How One Family Cycled Around the World for Clean Air and Asthma

  Holmes-Eber, Paula,

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  Geared up with two tents, six panniers, two tandem bicycles and one stuffed pink pig, Paula and Lorenz Eber set off from Seattle, Washington to cycle the world with their two daughters, eleven-year old Yvonne, and her thirteen year old sister, Anya.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sharing the Road

  An Amateur Cyclist's 10,000-mile Solo Bike Trip Across America

  Nitti, John J.,

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  Nitti’s inspiring journey and insights are deeply moving as he connects with the beauty of nature, the limits of his own body, a deeper understanding of himself, and the good that exists in the strange places and strange people you might find…Read moreRead more of this annotation