Heroes, Villains and Velodromes

Heroes, Villains and Velodromes
Title Heroes, Villains and Velodromes PDF eBook
Author Richard Moore
Publisher HarperCollins UK
Pages 41
Release 2008
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 000726531X

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Scottish cyclist Chris Hoy, the reigning Olympic champion, has been instrumental in British track cycling's remarkable transformation from also-rans to a leading world superpower. Author Richard Moore shadows Hoy throughout the current season to provide a revealing insight into the hitherto guarded world of track cycling.

Sky’s the Limit: Wiggins and Cavendish: The Quest to Conquer the Tour de France

Sky’s the Limit: Wiggins and Cavendish: The Quest to Conquer the Tour de France
Title Sky’s the Limit: Wiggins and Cavendish: The Quest to Conquer the Tour de France PDF eBook
Author Richard Moore
Publisher HarperCollins UK
Pages 34
Release 2011-06-09
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 0007450125

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On Sunday 22 July, Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider ever to win the Tour de France. It was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication and a vision begun with the creation of Team Sky. This is the inside story of that journey to greatness.

The Dirtiest Race in History

The Dirtiest Race in History
Title The Dirtiest Race in History PDF eBook
Author Richard Moore
Publisher A&C Black
Pages 336
Release 2012-01-01
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 1408181568

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The men's 100m final at the 1988 Olympics has been described as the dirtiest race ever - but also the greatest. Aside from Johnson's blistering time, the race is infamous for its athletes' positive drug tests. This is the story of that race, the rivalry between Johnson and Lewis, and the repercussions still felt almost a quarter of a century on.

Cyclopedia

Cyclopedia
Title Cyclopedia PDF eBook
Author William Fotheringham
Publisher Chicago Review Press
Pages 343
Release 2015-09-01
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 1613734158

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If it's on the bike, it's in the book. The world of cycling is one of death-defying feats and obscure mechanical oddities, heroics and geekiness in equal measure. In Cyclopedia, renowned two-wheel aficionado and acclaimed sports writer William Fotheringham delves deep into this world to unearth rare nuggets of amazing facts and enthrallling anecdotes. This essential book is an A-Z compendium of everything you could ever want to know about the bicycle, from the history of the Tour de France to Chris Hoy's dominance of the Beijing velodrome, from the origins of the quick-release system to the diet that powered Graeme Obree to the world hour record, from Lance Armstrong's rise and fall to the slang words used for performance-enhancing substances, from the literature of cycling to the perils of vicious dogs. Cyclopedia has all the equipment, the races, the chases, the faces, the places, the drugs, the sex, and the scandals to convert any amateur cyclist into a fully fledged bike expert.

The Winning Mindset

The Winning Mindset
Title The Winning Mindset PDF eBook
Author Damian Hughes
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Pages 302
Release 2016-07-14
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1509804382

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In The Winning Mindset, Professor Damian Hughes, the acclaimed author of Liquid Thinking and How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson, draws on both his lifetime experience and academic background within sport, organization and change psychology to reveal the best ways to create a winning mindset in both personal and professional life. Having worked with some of the top teams in the UK, and watched some of the best coaches in the country at work, Hughes distils the five keys principles that separate the best coaches and teams from the rest: Simplicity; Tripwires; Emotions; Practical; Stories: STEPS. The role of a sports-team leader is fascinating, complex and tough. Fantasy football leagues may convince us that success is all about buying players and selecting a team. In reality, it is about creating winning environments – recruiting, developing and nurturing talent, effectively communicating a shared vision with a diverse collection of individuals, delivering on enormous expectations from a range of stakeholders, overcoming significant challenges, handling pressure and staying focused throughout: a set of challenges familiar to leaders in all sectors.

Swim, Bike, Run

Swim, Bike, Run
Title Swim, Bike, Run PDF eBook
Author Alistair Brownlee
Publisher Penguin UK
Pages 251
Release 2013-06-06
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 0670923133

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Swim, Bike, Run is the ultimate triathlon book, from Olympic heroes the Brownlee brothers The Olympic Triathlon, Hyde Park, London August 7th 2012 'We jogged to our positions on the pontoon: two brothers, side by side, the world and everyone we ever cared about looking on. Eighteen years of training, culminating in this single race. Noise from the crowd impossible to imagine. Hearts thumping. Swim-hats pulled tight, goggles lowered. Into a crouch, poised for the hooter. Three. Two. One...' This is the story of how two skinny lads from west Yorkshire became the best triathletes in the world. Meet the Brownlees: Olympic Champion Alistair, World Champion Jonny. Brothers, training partners, rivals. They have obliterated the competition and set new standards for swimming, biking and running. But the Brownlee brothers have never forgotten their roots. They still do their schoolboy hill runs and Dales rides; still train harder and longer than anyone; still push each other to new heights. In this revealing, often very funny book they take us inside their world and inside their races. It's both a riveting story of brotherly rivalry and a rare insight into what it takes to be the best. Swim, Bike, Run is also packed with training secrets. Whether you are thinking about your first triathlon or are a seasoned competitor, here are unique sections on how to swim, bike and run, and advice on nutrition, injury, and mental approach. With the Brownlees in your corner, you will do more than you ever thought possible. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in swimming, cycling and running and will be loved by readers of Mark Cavendish's Boy Racer and Running with the Kenyans. Alistair Brownlee, 24, is a British triathlete from Yorkshire. He is the reigning Olympic champion, a back-to-back European champion and a two-time World champion. Jonathan Brownlee, 22, is also a British triathlete from Yorkshire. He is the reigning World Champion, a two-time World Sprint champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. 'Sport has two new heroes: a couple of nice lads from Yorkshire ' The Times

Slaying the Badger

Slaying the Badger
Title Slaying the Badger PDF eBook
Author Richard Moore
Publisher VeloPress
Pages 0
Release 2012
Genre SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN 9781934030875

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Relive the adrenaline, the agony, the camaraderie, and the betrayals of the 1986 Tour de France. Two teammates, Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault, were supposed to cooperate as teammates, but instead entered into a show-stopping rivalry.