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Baron Karl Drais introduced the first two-wheeled self-propelled vehicle in the summer of 1817, calling it the "dandy horse." Two hundred years later, that same concept has democratized travel like no other means of transportation, granting women new-found freedoms and offering ordinary people an affordable means of travel all over the world. The mechanically powered velocipede took off in the 1860s, followed by the iconic penny-farthing, but the...
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There is nothing sacrosanct about bike repair. Its pursuit only requires the will to learn. At their finest hours, bikes exist on a level above mere machines, and there's no reason why the joy should end when the ride is over.
Bicycle written by a long-time bicycle mechanic, covers everything you need to know to feed and care for your ride. This book cuts through the obtuse techno-speak and delivers maintenance clarity with a touch of humor and radicalism,...
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Das Fahrradpendler-ABC
Auto, ÖPNV oder Fahrrad – wie kommen Pendler morgens zur Arbeit? Rund vier Millionen Menschen in Deutschland beantworten diese Frage mit: Am liebsten mit dem Fahrrad! Was für die Dänen und Niederländer mit ihrem gut ausgebauten Radwegenetz schon selbstverständlich ist, setzt sich auch bei uns immer mehr durch. Und das aus guten Gründen: E-Bike oder Fahrrad fahren ist umweltfreundlich, gesund und auf Strecken bis fünf...
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Coventry has a remarkable cycling heritage. From the first velocipedes built in 1868, the city went on to become the home of the British Cycle Industry, and at one time produced the greatest output of cycles in the world - with well in excess of 350 individual cycle manufacturers over a 100 year period. The Coventry Machinists' Company were the first in Britain to mass produce cycles, and steadily, more and more companies were established in the city....
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This documentary portrays the transformative vision and extraordinary efforts of Wenzday Jane, a young woman whose mechanical skills and innovative actions are reshaping her community. Wenzday Jane goes to the heart of the sustainability issue by offering practical economic solutions, and suggests that things don't have to be the way they are. As a young child growing up in public housing, Wenzday's bicycle meant personal responsibility and self-direction....
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This is an introductory guide for people who quite like the idea of getting on a bike. It does not tell you how to use a power meter, or what ratio of protein to carbs you have to eat after a grueling turbo session. It's just about bikes, and cycling, and fun, and leisure, and safety. It's a no-nonsense, down-to-earth look at bike rules and how to stay safe. Bicycle riders on public roads have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, and...
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As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the transportation sector has emerged as a critical battleground for sustainability. Gasoline-powered vehicles, a mainstay of modern transportation, contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, posing a major threat to the planet's well-being.In the face of these pressing concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as...
10) Bikes for sale
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Maurice rides his bike all over selling lemonade, while Lotta rides her bike collecting sticks as she goes; they ride different routes and are completely unaware of each other--until their bikes are wrecked and they meet at Sid's who has turned their damaged bikes into one tandem bike, and a friendship is born.
11) Bug on a bike
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"The bug on a bike is riding somewhere, but no one quite knows the destination. But that doesn't stop all the other animals from following along"--
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After Laura Everett's car died on the highway one rainy night, she made the utterly practical decision to start riding her bicycle to work through the streets of Boston. Seven years later, she's never looked back.
Holy Spokes tells the story of Everett's unlikely conversion to urban cycling. As she pedaled her way into a new way of life, Everett discovered that her year-round bicycle commuting wasn't just benefiting her body, her wallet, and her...
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"For cyclists who want to take their style into high gear, The Happy Bicycle is a collection of 15 bicycle accessories that are functional and fun. Irresistibly charming, this book offers full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for helmet covers, totes, embellished bells, baskets, and more. After all, shouldn't a bike look as good as it rides?"--
18) Ben rides on
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Ben rides his new bicycle the very, very long way to school but Adrian Underbite, perhaps the world's largest third-grader, takes the bike anyway and later, when Ben finds Adrian in trouble, he must decide whether or not to help the larcenous bully.
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"Making the case for adopting more sustainable modes of transportation, this engaging reference explores the economic benefits of bicycling. It starts with an analysis of the real costs incurred by individuals and families in existing transportation systems and goes on to examine the current civic expenses of these systems. With critiques of modern society's deep-rooted attachment to car culture, this book tells the stories of people, businesses,...
20) Chirri & Chirra
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Two young girls take a bicycle ride through the forest where they find a cafe to have tea and coffee, a bakery to enjoy a snack, and a hotel where they join in a concert with forest animals.
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