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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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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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Sticky Bottle
- The Cycling Year According to Carlton Kirby
- By: Carlton Kirby
- Narrated by: Carlton Kirby
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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Overall
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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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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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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
- Unabridged
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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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Sticky Bottle
- The Cycling Year According to Carlton Kirby
- By: Carlton Kirby
- Narrated by: Carlton Kirby
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
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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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
- Unabridged
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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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The Death of Marco Pantani
- A Biography
- By: Matt Rendell
- Narrated by: Matt Rendell
- Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Jan Ullrich
- The Best There Never Was
- By: Daniel Friebe
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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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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Mountains According to G
- By: Geraint Thomas
- Narrated by: Joe Leat
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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From best-known big-hitters, via pro-peloton favourites, to the secret climbs Geraint has come to love, and featuring Australia, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Mallorca and Wales, this is the cyclist's secret manual....
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Good book poor narration!!
- By Yanto1927 on 03-01-21
By: Geraint Thomas
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One Man and His Bike
- By: Mike Carter
- Narrated by: Mike Carter
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
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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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Bloody Minded
- My Life in Cycling
- By: Alex Dowsett
- Narrated by: Joshua Riley
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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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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The Tour According to G
- My Journey to the Yellow Jersey
- By: Geraint Thomas
- Narrated by: Dafydd Pritchard
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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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 Great North Road
- London to Edinburgh: 11 Days, 2 Wheels and 1 Ancient Highway
- By: Steve Silk
- Narrated by: Steve Silk
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1921, Britain’s most illustrious highway, the Great North Road, ceased to exist - on paper at least. Stretching from London to Edinburgh, the old road was largely replaced by the A1 as the era of the motor car took hold. A hundred years later, Steve Silk sets off on an adventure....
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London to Edinburgh with Coaching Inns!
- By Paul on 16-07-23
By: Steve Silk
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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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Faster
- The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists
- By: Michael Hutchinson
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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Faster is a book about why cyclists do what they do; about what the riders, their coaches, and the boffins get up to behind the scenes; and about why the whole idea of going faster is appealing....
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Absolutely brilliant.
- By Elizabeth F. on 27-07-20
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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
- Unabridged
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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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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
- Unabridged
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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....
By: Paul Maunder
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The End of the Road
- The Festina Affair and the Tour That Almost Wrecked Cycling
- By: Alasdair Fotheringham
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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The Tour de France is always one of the most spectacular and dramatic events in sports. But the 1998 Tour provided drama like no other....
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Bad bad bad!
- By T on 25-07-17
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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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My Time
- By: Bradley Wiggins
- Narrated by: Tom Watt
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British man ever to win the Tour de France....
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Better Than I Expected
- By O Day on 14-12-12
By: Bradley Wiggins
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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
- Unabridged
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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 Break
- Life as a Cycling Maverick
- By: Steve Cummings
- Narrated by: Robin Morrissey
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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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 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 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
- Unabridged
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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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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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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 Art of Cycling
- By: Cadel Evans
- Narrated by: Alan King
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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The autobiography of a cycling legend that will become a much-loved classic. The much-anticipated autobiography of the greatest Australian cyclist of all time....
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Interesting account well told
- By Mr DD on 09-02-24
By: Cadel Evans
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Paris-Roubaix, The Inside Story
- All the Bumps of Cycling's Cobbled Classic
- By: Les Woodland
- Narrated by: Nick O'Kelly
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Les Woodland tells the inside story of how one of cycling's classics grew from several 19th century businessmen's plan to bring cycling to the mill town of Roubaix....
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Well worth a listen
- By George on 10-07-14
By: Les Woodland
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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
- Unabridged
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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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One More Croissant for the Road
- By: Felicity Cloake
- Narrated by: Felicity Cloake
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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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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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. 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
- Unabridged
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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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Willkie Sprint
- A Story of Friendship, Love, and Winning the First Women's Little 500 Race
- By: Kerry Hellmuth
- Narrated by: Kerry Hellmuth
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
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In 1987 four young women from different walks of life enrolled at Indiana University. No one knew that these four freshmen would defy the odds and go down in history as the underdog team to win the first ever women's Little 500 bicycle race the following spring. Willkie Sprint is the inspiring true story of that year of wonder and challenge, of the unbreakable bond they forged, and of the race they were determined to win.
By: Kerry Hellmuth
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Closer to Quiet
- By: Jana Dumas
- Narrated by: Lee Waterhouse
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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In Closer To Quiet, Jana embarks on a thrilling cycling journey down the length of Africa, from the arid landscapes of Egypt to the lush greenery of South Africa. This captivating narrative weaves together personal reflections with the vivid sights, sounds, and cultures of the diverse continent. Along the way, Jana encounters both the challenges and joys of the journey, from navigating difficult terrain to connecting with locals who share their stories and hospitality.
By: Jana Dumas
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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? This was the dream of a group of Bristolian idealists in the 1970s when they founded Britain’s National Cycle Network, which now runs to nearly 13,000 miles across the country. Journalist Laura Laker sets off on an odyssey around the UK to see where the NCN began, and where it is now.
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Fantastic and inspiring listen
- By photoben on 09-07-24
By: Laura Laker
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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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Overall
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Performance
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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
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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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
- Unabridged
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Performance
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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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Willkie Sprint
- A Story of Friendship, Love, and Winning the First Women's Little 500 Race
- By: Kerry Hellmuth
- Narrated by: Kerry Hellmuth
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In 1987 four young women from different walks of life enrolled at Indiana University. No one knew that these four freshmen would defy the odds and go down in history as the underdog team to win the first ever women's Little 500 bicycle race the following spring. Willkie Sprint is the inspiring true story of that year of wonder and challenge, of the unbreakable bond they forged, and of the race they were determined to win.
By: Kerry Hellmuth
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Closer to Quiet
- By: Jana Dumas
- Narrated by: Lee Waterhouse
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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In Closer To Quiet, Jana embarks on a thrilling cycling journey down the length of Africa, from the arid landscapes of Egypt to the lush greenery of South Africa. This captivating narrative weaves together personal reflections with the vivid sights, sounds, and cultures of the diverse continent. Along the way, Jana encounters both the challenges and joys of the journey, from navigating difficult terrain to connecting with locals who share their stories and hospitality.
By: Jana Dumas
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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? This was the dream of a group of Bristolian idealists in the 1970s when they founded Britain’s National Cycle Network, which now runs to nearly 13,000 miles across the country. Journalist Laura Laker sets off on an odyssey around the UK to see where the NCN began, and where it is now.
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Fantastic and inspiring listen
- By photoben on 09-07-24
By: Laura Laker