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Free Country
- A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain
- By: George Mahood
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
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George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There's just one small problem... they have no bikes, no clothes, no food, and no money....
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awesome
- By JohnJenner on 18-02-17
By: George Mahood
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The Midlife Cyclist
- The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy
- By: Phil Cavell
- Narrated by: Phil Cavell
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer Phil Cavell explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance....
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A book all midlife cyclists need.
- By David Hemming on 24-01-23
By: Phil Cavell
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1923
- The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession
- By: Ned Boulting
- Narrated by: Ned Boulting
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
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When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Pathé news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923, he set about learning everything he could about it - taking him on an intriguing journey that encompasses travelogue, history and detective story....
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One of the best
- By CSteven88 on 10-06-24
By: Ned Boulting
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The Secret Cyclist
- Real Life as a Rider in the Professional Peloton
- By: The Secret Cyclist
- Narrated by: Ben Eagle
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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He's ridden for World Tour teams for 10 years. He's achieved top 10 finishes in Grand Tours. He likes coffee. These are just a few details about the professional rider who wants you to know what the view looks like from the centre of the peloton....
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Doesn't contain any secrets
- By Amazon Customer on 14-07-19
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Coffee First, Then the World
- One Woman's Record-Breaking Pedal Around the Planet
- By: Jenny Graham
- Narrated by: Jenny Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
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16 countries, 124 days and 18,000 miles. This is the story of one woman’s solo lap of the planet by bike....
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Such feminine inspiration- also so funny!
- By AKP on 04-07-24
By: Jenny Graham
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One Man and His Bike
- By: Mike Carter
- Narrated by: Mike Carter
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000-mile ride around the entire British coastline—the equivalent of London to Calcutta....
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Superb thought provoking and fascinating insight into Britain
- By Jason on 31-12-22
By: Mike Carter
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Free Country
- A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain
- By: George Mahood
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There's just one small problem... they have no bikes, no clothes, no food, and no money....
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awesome
- By JohnJenner on 18-02-17
By: George Mahood
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The Midlife Cyclist
- The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants to Train Hard, Ride Fast and Stay Healthy
- By: Phil Cavell
- Narrated by: Phil Cavell
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer Phil Cavell explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance....
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A book all midlife cyclists need.
- By David Hemming on 24-01-23
By: Phil Cavell
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1923
- The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession
- By: Ned Boulting
- Narrated by: Ned Boulting
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Pathé news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923, he set about learning everything he could about it - taking him on an intriguing journey that encompasses travelogue, history and detective story....
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One of the best
- By CSteven88 on 10-06-24
By: Ned Boulting
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The Secret Cyclist
- Real Life as a Rider in the Professional Peloton
- By: The Secret Cyclist
- Narrated by: Ben Eagle
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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He's ridden for World Tour teams for 10 years. He's achieved top 10 finishes in Grand Tours. He likes coffee. These are just a few details about the professional rider who wants you to know what the view looks like from the centre of the peloton....
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Doesn't contain any secrets
- By Amazon Customer on 14-07-19
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Coffee First, Then the World
- One Woman's Record-Breaking Pedal Around the Planet
- By: Jenny Graham
- Narrated by: Jenny Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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16 countries, 124 days and 18,000 miles. This is the story of one woman’s solo lap of the planet by bike....
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Such feminine inspiration- also so funny!
- By AKP on 04-07-24
By: Jenny Graham
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One Man and His Bike
- By: Mike Carter
- Narrated by: Mike Carter
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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What would happen if you were cycling to the office and just kept on pedalling? Needing a change, Mike Carter did just that. Following the Thames to the sea he embarked on an epic 5,000-mile ride around the entire British coastline—the equivalent of London to Calcutta....
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Superb thought provoking and fascinating insight into Britain
- By Jason on 31-12-22
By: Mike Carter
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Big Mile Cycling: Ten Years, 60,000 Miles, One Dream
- By: Sean Conway
- Narrated by: Sean Conway
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
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In 2008 Sean Conway set off on a 1,000 mile bike ride that would shape the next 10 years of his life, as he became obsessed with the idea of becoming a real ultra cyclist. This is his story, how he tried and failed many times to break a cycling world record, and the story about his final....
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Just brilliant, awesome guy, awesome book, awesome
- By benji murray on 15-01-21
By: Sean Conway
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Jan Ullrich
- The Best There Never Was
- By: Daniel Friebe
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
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Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the Tour de France....
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Ruined by the narrator.
- By Notadwarf on 26-06-22
By: Daniel Friebe
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Climbers
- How the Kings of the Mountains Conquered Cycling
- By: Peter Cossins
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
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Climbers is the ultimate cycling book to understand what it takes both physically and mentally to take on the sport's hardest stages....
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enjoyable
- By Stirling on 30-03-23
By: Peter Cossins
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The Death of Marco Pantani
- A Biography
- By: Matt Rendell
- Narrated by: Matt Rendell
- Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins
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Matt Rendell has produced the intimate biography of the charismatic Tour de France winner Marco Pantani, now updated to include the 2014 and 2015 investigation into Pantani's death....
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My favorite cyclist off all time
- By Shane canning on 10-06-23
By: Matt Rendell
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God Is Dead
- The Rise and Fall of Frank Vandenbroucke, Cycling's Great Wasted Talent
- By: Andy McGrath
- Narrated by: Rory Alexander
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
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God Is Dead is the remarkable untold story of the mercurial cycling prodigy Frank Vandenbroucke, by William Hill award-winning author Andy McGrath....
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Beautiful book
- By k pius on 10-03-22
By: Andy McGrath
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Potholes and Pavements
- A Bumpy Ride on Britain’s National Cycle Network
- By: Laura Laker
- Narrated by: Laura Laker
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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What if we were less reliant on our cars? What if there were safe cycling paths to take us places instead? What if those paths led to the next town, the next village and the countryside beyond?
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Fantastic and inspiring listen
- By photoben on 09-07-24
By: Laura Laker
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The Call of the Road
- A Complete History of Cycle Road Racing
- By: Chris Sidwells
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins
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The Call of the Road reveals the epic battles of all of the racing seasons since the first Tour de France, looking beyond the results to see the drama....
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Probably the best book on cycli g on audible
- By L. Soden on 10-01-19
By: Chris Sidwells
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The United States of Adventure
- A life-changing journey by bike through every state of America
- By: Anna McNuff
- Narrated by: Anna McNuff
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
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Disillusioned with corporate London life and with no previous experience as a long-distance cyclist, Anna decides to clamber atop a beautiful pink bicycle (named Boudica) and set out on an 11,000-mile journey on her own, through each and every state of the USA....
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The adventure
- By Miss JA Lowery on 09-07-24
By: Anna McNuff
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Just Ride
- A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike
- By: Grant Petersen
- Narrated by: Jim Edgar
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
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Just Ride is a revelation. Forget the ultralight, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid—just get on your bike and discover the pure joy of riding it....
By: Grant Petersen
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The Cycling Mind
- By: Ruth Anderson
- Narrated by: Shaelee Rooke
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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The Cycling Mind will take the listener through the key stages of an athlete’s pathway, from training through to competition, and provide guidelines to developing the psychological skills to compete at their best....
By: Ruth Anderson
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North to Alaska
- The True Story of an Epic 16,000-Mile Cycle Journey the Length of the Americas
- By: Trevor Lund
- Narrated by: Trevor Lund
- Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since I cycled down the west coast of Canada and the United States as a means of saving the bus fare on a round-the-world trip, I dreamed of cycling the whole length of that landmass, from the southern tip of South America all the way up to the Arctic Ocean....
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Some Story!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 12-06-24
By: Trevor Lund
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Triumphs and Turbulence
- My Autobiography
- By: Chris Boardman
- Narrated by: Joe McGann
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2001, when the bible of the sport, Cycling Weekly, ran a poll to decide the greatest British cyclist, Chris Boardman's was the name that topped the list....
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Boring narration
- By Richard Roydhouse on 04-03-22
By: Chris Boardman
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Sticky Bottle
- The Cycling Year According to Carlton Kirby
- By: Carlton Kirby
- Narrated by: Carlton Kirby
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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Eurosport’s legendary commentator Carlton Kirby takes us all on a tour of the professional cycling race year. A companion title to his bestselling Magic Spanner, this witty book takes fans into cycling's less familiar, often wonderfully bizarre corners....
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Sticky bottle a blast
- By dragon on 23-06-23
By: Carlton Kirby
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One More Croissant for the Road
- By: Felicity Cloake
- Narrated by: Felicity Cloake
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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One More Croissant for the Road sees ‘the nation’s taster in chief’ Felicity Cloake embark on the trip of a lifetime, cycling 3,500km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes....
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Terrible pronunciation of French words which really is unforgivable in a French story
- By Daisy on 21-07-21
By: Felicity Cloake
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Through Sand & Snow
- A Man, a Bicycle, and a 43,000-Mile Journey to Adulthood via the Ends of the Earth
- By: Charlie Walker
- Narrated by: Charlie Walker
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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At age 22, Charlie Walker left home in search of adventure. Fleeing the boredom that comes with comfort, he set off on a secondhand bicycle. The aim was simple: to pedal to the furthest point in each of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He didn’t train or plan. He just started....
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A travel book with a bit of a difference.
- By Sophie on 28-10-20
By: Charlie Walker
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Bloody Minded
- My Life in Cycling
- By: Alex Dowsett
- Narrated by: Joshua Riley
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Alex Dowsett’s pulsating autobiography lifts the lid on a decade of life in the world’s greatest pelotons and tells how he succeeded despite being the world’s only top sportsperson with haemophilia A....
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Moving
- By daniel jones on 18-10-23
By: Alex Dowsett
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Did Not Finish: The Complete DNF Series Box Set (Books 1-7)
- Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming
- By: George Mahood
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Join George and his wife Rachel in their unconventional attempts at completing various challenges. From ultramarathons to ironman triathlons, epic swimming challenges to European adventures, the Mahoods tackle it all with humor, determination, and a touch of madness.
By: George Mahood
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Riding with the Rocketmen
- One Man's Journey on the Shoulders of Cycling Giants
- By: James Witts
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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In this entertaining and warm-hearted tale, James Witts gains access to the world's greatest teams and riders to reveal the tricks of the trade....
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Interesting and thought provoking
- By Amazon Customer on 24-03-24
By: James Witts
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The Climb
- The Autobiography
- By: Chris Froome
- Narrated by: Patrick Doherty
- Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the revealing, inspirational memoir from the British winner of the Tour de France....
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Incredible athlete and human being. Well read
- By Philippa Gregory fan on 02-08-14
By: Chris Froome
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The Tour According to G
- My Journey to the Yellow Jersey
- By: Geraint Thomas
- Narrated by: Dafydd Pritchard
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
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With insight from the key characters around Geraint, this is the inside story of one of the most thrilling and heartwarming tales in sport....
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Great book but odd narration.
- By Frankie Angels on 30-11-18
By: Geraint Thomas
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The Monuments (2nd Edition)
- The Grit and the Glory of Cycling's Greatest One-Day Races
- By: Peter Cossins
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Cossins tells the awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary 'classic' races in world cycling....
By: Peter Cossins
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The Break
- Life as a Cycling Maverick
- By: Steve Cummings
- Narrated by: Robin Morrissey
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
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The gripping and revealing autobiography of one of Britain's most successful international cyclists of the modern era....
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Really interesting listen
- By Rachel on 07-01-24
By: Steve Cummings
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The Cyclist's Training Bible
- The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide
- By: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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The Cyclist's Training Bible is the best-selling and most comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced cyclists.
By: Joe Friel
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Red Sauce Brown Sauce
- A British Breakfast Odyssey
- By: Felicity Cloake
- Narrated by: Felicity Cloake
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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In this eagerly anticipated follow up to One More Croissant for the Road, Felicity Cloake sets off on an epic bike ride round Britain to celebrate and investigate the legendary Great British Breakfast....
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A lovely book, makes you full just listening to it
- By Anonymous User on 11-08-23
By: Felicity Cloake
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The Rider
- By: Tim Krabbé
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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Originally published in 1978, The Rider is a modern-day classic that is recognised as one of the best books ever written about the sport. Brilliantly conceived and best enjoyed at a break-neck pace, it is a loving, imaginative and passionate tribute to the art of cycle racing.
By: Tim Krabbé
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The Rider
- By: Tim Krabbé
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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At the start of the 137-kilometre Tour de Mont Aigoual, Tim Krabbé glances up from his bike to assess the crowd of spectators. ‘Non-racers,’ he writes. ‘The emptiness of those lives shocks me.’ Immediate and gripping from the start, we race with the author as he struggles up the hills and clings on during descents in the unforgiving French mountains.
By: Tim Krabbé
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Ride Inside
- The Essential Guide to Get the Most Out of Indoor Cycling, Smart Trainers, Classes, and Apps
- By: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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From bad weather to business travel, to traffic safety, there are dozens of reasons why cyclists and triathletes take their rides inside. Although indoor cycling workouts offer the ultimate control over workout conditions, most inside riders don’t get the most out of their trainers or spin bikes. Ride Inside offers cyclists and triathletes a smart guide to getting more fitness from every indoor cycling workout. From the world’s most experienced personal cycling coach, Joe Friel, Ride Inside reveals all the unique aspects of indoor riding.
By: Joe Friel
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Did Not Finish: The Complete DNF Series Box Set (Books 1-7)
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- By: George Mahood
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
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Join George and his wife Rachel in their unconventional attempts at completing various challenges. From ultramarathons to ironman triathlons, epic swimming challenges to European adventures, the Mahoods tackle it all with humor, determination, and a touch of madness. George’s witty storytelling and unexpected encounters make this collection a rollercoaster of laughter, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind listening experience that will leave you inspired and entertained from start to finish.
By: George Mahood
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The Cyclist's Training Bible
- The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide
- By: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world and his proven cycling training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport. Joe has completely rewritten this new 5th Edition of The Cyclist's Training Bible to incorporate new training principles and help athletes train smarter than ever. The Cyclist's Training Bible equips cyclists of all abilities with every detail they must consider when planning a season, lining up a week of workouts, or preparing for race day.
By: Joe Friel
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Angel of the Mountains
- The Strange Tale of Charly Gaul, Winner of the 1958 Tour de France
- By: Paul Maunder
- Narrated by: Michael Chance
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Charly Gaul is a forgotten cycling legend. Once a household name across Europe, the diminutive Luxembourger won the 1958 Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia twice. A unique rider, Gaul was supremely gifted at climbing and resilient even in the foulest weather. His pedalling style was smooth and swift, and he could set an unmatchable metronome rhythm on a mountain climb. 'Mozart on two wheels,' was how one contemporary writer described him; another dubbed him 'The Angel of the Mountains'.
By: Paul Maunder
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The Rider
- By: Tim Krabbé
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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Originally published in 1978, The Rider is a modern-day classic that is recognised as one of the best books ever written about the sport. Brilliantly conceived and best enjoyed at a break-neck pace, it is a loving, imaginative and passionate tribute to the art of cycle racing.
By: Tim Krabbé
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The Rider
- By: Tim Krabbé
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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At the start of the 137-kilometre Tour de Mont Aigoual, Tim Krabbé glances up from his bike to assess the crowd of spectators. ‘Non-racers,’ he writes. ‘The emptiness of those lives shocks me.’ Immediate and gripping from the start, we race with the author as he struggles up the hills and clings on during descents in the unforgiving French mountains.
By: Tim Krabbé
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Ride Inside
- The Essential Guide to Get the Most Out of Indoor Cycling, Smart Trainers, Classes, and Apps
- By: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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From bad weather to business travel, to traffic safety, there are dozens of reasons why cyclists and triathletes take their rides inside. Although indoor cycling workouts offer the ultimate control over workout conditions, most inside riders don’t get the most out of their trainers or spin bikes. Ride Inside offers cyclists and triathletes a smart guide to getting more fitness from every indoor cycling workout. From the world’s most experienced personal cycling coach, Joe Friel, Ride Inside reveals all the unique aspects of indoor riding.
By: Joe Friel
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Did Not Finish: The Complete DNF Series Box Set (Books 1-7)
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- By: George Mahood
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
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Join George and his wife Rachel in their unconventional attempts at completing various challenges. From ultramarathons to ironman triathlons, epic swimming challenges to European adventures, the Mahoods tackle it all with humor, determination, and a touch of madness. George’s witty storytelling and unexpected encounters make this collection a rollercoaster of laughter, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind listening experience that will leave you inspired and entertained from start to finish.
By: George Mahood
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The Cyclist's Training Bible
- The World's Most Comprehensive Training Guide
- By: Joe Friel
- Narrated by: Brian Arens
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world and his proven cycling training program has helped hundreds of thousands find success in the sport. Joe has completely rewritten this new 5th Edition of The Cyclist's Training Bible to incorporate new training principles and help athletes train smarter than ever. The Cyclist's Training Bible equips cyclists of all abilities with every detail they must consider when planning a season, lining up a week of workouts, or preparing for race day.
By: Joe Friel
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Angel of the Mountains
- The Strange Tale of Charly Gaul, Winner of the 1958 Tour de France
- By: Paul Maunder
- Narrated by: Michael Chance
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Charly Gaul is a forgotten cycling legend. Once a household name across Europe, the diminutive Luxembourger won the 1958 Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia twice. A unique rider, Gaul was supremely gifted at climbing and resilient even in the foulest weather. His pedalling style was smooth and swift, and he could set an unmatchable metronome rhythm on a mountain climb. 'Mozart on two wheels,' was how one contemporary writer described him; another dubbed him 'The Angel of the Mountains'.
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