The world of cycling is a veritable treasure trove ready to be plundered & in ” Cyclopedia, ” renowned two-wheeled aficionado, William Fotheringham, delves deep to unearth some 24-carat bike booty. This essential book is a miscellany of facts, figures, interesting snippets & quirky characters from the world of cycling. It tells you 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 via the origins of the ubiquitous quick release system & the diet that powered Graeme Obree to the world hour record
- marmalade & cornflakes. ” Cyclopedia” has all the gear, the equipment, the races, the chases, the faces, the places, the drugs, the sex & the scandals to convert any amateur cyclist into a fully-fledged BMX bandit.
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This unusual book is a celebration of our most wonderful invention, a machine which, like no other, magnifies the power of our bodies & carries us, in all senses, to places new. This is a book of big ideas & fascinating information. It is also a guide to the latest creative design & technology from around the world. Cycling brings different pleasures to different people. Whatever your cycling interests -- commuting, touring, racing, family outings, carrying loads, having fun, or just heading off onto the open road -- you will discover a world of pedal-powered wonders in Cyclorama. ...

Cyclosportives, or long-distance cycle rides, are growing in popularity all over the world. From the Etape du Tour
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Kamin Mohammadi was nine years old when her family fled Iran during the 1979 Revolution. Bewildered by the seismic changes in her homel&, she turned her back on the past & spent her teenage years trying to fit in with British attitudes to family, food & freedom. She was twenty-seven before she returned to Iran, drawn inexorably back by memories of her grandmother`s house in Abadan, with its traditional inner courtyard, its noisy gatherings & its very walls steeped in history. The Cypress Tree is Kamin`s account of her journey home, to rediscover her Iranian self & to discover for the first time the story of her family: a sprawling clan that sprang from humble roots to bloom during the affluent, Biba-clad 1960s, only to be shaken by the horrors of the Iran-Iraq War & the heartbreak of exile, & toughened by the struggle for democracy that continues today. This moving & passionate memoir is a love letter both to Kamin`s extraordinary family & to Iran itself, an ancient country which has survived so much modern tumult but where joy & resilience will always triumph over despair. ...

Cyprus at 1:250, 000 is an indexed map with additional street plans & enlargements of popular regions on the reverse. The publisher has chosen to concentrate on creating a map which will primarily be of use for a tourist navigating between main points of interest as opposed to stressing more detailed cartography. Motorways, national, main, minor roads & tracks are clearly marked with special attention given to indicating scenic routes & a separate map shows recommended circular tours on the isl&. In keeping with the publisher ...

Cyprus on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant map from Berndtson, highlighting the islands 15 top sites, plus an enlargement of the Troodos Mountains, street plans of main cities & detailed maps showing access to the holiday resorts. On one side is a map at 1:275, 000 showing the island ...

Indexed road map of Cyprus from the Nicosia based cartographic publishers Selas, with street plans of main cities & resorts indexed for main places of interest, an enlargement for the Troodos Mountains, maps of various nature trails, etc. The main map at 1:250, 000 has altitude colouring to give a general impression of the island’s topography. Road network

Includes:: unpaved roads & indicates locations of petrol stations. A wide range of symbols highlights various facilities, including accommodation & numerous restaurants, beaches, sport & recreational facilities, archaeological sites & other places of interest, etc. The overprint is limited to the Greek park of the isl&. Place names are shown in Latin alphabet only, with old Greek names used in Northern Cyprus. The map has an index with a separate list of places of interest. Margin ticks give latitude & longitude at 30’ intervals. Enlargements at scales around 1:50, 000/75, 000 show waymarked nature trails in the central part of the Troodos mountains, Stavros mountains, plus on Akamas & Gkreko peninsulas. These maps are not contoured but have altitude colouring & show local landmarks. On the reverse, an enlargement at 1:100, 000 shows in greater detail the road network & various facilities in the whole of the Troodos mountains. Large street plans cover the central areas of Nicosia, Larnaka, Limassol & Pafos, indicating one way streets, petrol stations & banks, as well as accommodation, places of interest & various facilities all indexed. Similarly annotated & indexed insets cover Agia Napa, Eastern Larnaka Beach & Protoras. Also included is a distance table. Main map legend is multilingual, including English; all indexes are in English only.

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The SELAS Cyprus illustrated guide book, researched & produced locally, is primarily aimed at those taking a touring holiday on the island; including in-depth descriptions of towns & villages, historical, geographical & economic information, as well as a selection of regional road maps, town plans & overview maps to excursion/archaeological sites. The guide is divided into broad chapters dealing with districts: Pafos, Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaka, Famagusta, with subsections focussing on local area exploration & regional introductory information on the principal towns, sites, monuments, museums, churches & other places of interest. Specific excursion information is included for visitor sites, nature trails, camping sites & especial beaches.A general background to the country is given, with a brief historical survey of Cyprus provided, ancient/current names married, & political problems discussed. Additional useful information concludes the guide, covering topics such as logistically & socially orientating yourself, health & safety, food, drink & shopping, as well as some introductory vocabulary. ...

Cyprus in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Cyprus in the Sunflower Landscapes guide series; exploring the best walking & touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts ...