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Cycling and Society

Autor: Dave Horton , Paul Rosen , Peter Cox

Número de Páginas: 222

How can the social sciences help us to understand the past, present and potential futures of cycling? This timely international and interdisciplinary collection addresses this question, discussing shifts in cycling practices and attitudes, and opening up important critical spaces for thinking about the prospects for cycling. The book brings together, for the first time, analyses of cycling from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, including history, sociology, geography, planning, engineering and technology. The book redresses the past neglect of cycling as a topic for sustained analysis by treating it as a varied and complex practice which matters greatly to contemporary social, cultural and political theory and action. Cycling and Society demonstrates the incredible diversity of contemporary cycling, both within and across cultures. With cycling increasingly promoted as a solution to numerous social problems across a wide range of policy areas in car-dominated societies, this book helps to open up a new field of cycling studies.

Cycling

Número de Páginas: 302

This volume addresses key contemporary aspects in cycling policy, practice and research. Cycling has seen a sharp increase in scientific and policy attention in the past decade. The amount of research has surged over the past couple decades. Also, levels of cycling have increased substantially in many countries and cities, and many areas have seen increases in infrastructure investments. In addition, the last decade has seen innovations in bicycle technology, in particularly the rise of electric-assist (e-bikes) and dock-less bike sharing schemes. This volume reviews the state of the art on cycling from various angles. As such it explores planners' (engineers', policy makers') provisions for cycling, of cyclists' (and non-cyclists') travel behaviour, and resulting consequences for individuals and society. One focus is on demand-side aspects, including the use of bicycles and their users including patterns and trends in cycling, determinants of cycling, and modelling of cycling. Another focus is on impacts of cycling, such as emissions, safety aspects, as well as changes during the COVID pandemic. - Contemporary overview of key aspects in cycling research and bicycle planning - A...

Historical Dictionary of Cycling

Autor: Bill Mallon , Jeroen Heijmans

Número de Páginas: 448

The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolved into racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well as discussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines-road and track-as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.

Cycling Futures

Autor: Regine Gerike , John Parkin

Número de Páginas: 303

Pointing the way to the future of research and development in relation to cycling as a mode of transport, this book investigates some of the significant recent developments in the technology, provision for, and take up of cycling in various parts of the world. Tensions at the heart of the nature of cycling remain: on the one hand cycling is frequently viewed as being a risky activity, while on the other hand it is seen as being a way of allowing populations to live healthier lives. Reviewing this dichotomy, the authors in this book consider the ways that cycling is planned and promoted. This is done partly in relation to these issues of risk and health, but also from the broader perspective of behavioural response to the changing nature of cycling. A section on methodologies is also included which outlines the current state-of-the art and points a way to future research.

City Cycling

Autor: John Pucher , Ralph Buehler

Número de Páginas: 413

A guide to today's urban cycling renaissance, with information on cycling's health benefits, safety, bikes and bike equipment, bike lanes, bike sharing, and other topics. Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding. City Cycling offers a guide to this urban cycling renaissance, with the goal of promoting cycling as sustainable urban transportation available to everyone. It reports on cycling trends and policies in cities in North America, Europe, and Australia, and offers information on such topics as cycling safety, cycling infrastructure provisions including bikeways and bike parking, the wide range of bike designs and bike equipment, integration of cycling with public transportation, and promoting cycling for women and children. City Cycling emphasizes that bicycling should not be limited to those who are highly trained, extremely fit, and daring enough to battle traffic on busy roads. The chapters describe ways to make city cycling feasible, convenient, and safe for commutes to work and school, shopping trips,...

Power-cycling

Autor: Wolfgang Mießner

Número de Páginas: 35

Guía práctica de ejercicios y consejos para incrementar la resistencia y la salud cardiovascular y aeróbica

Cycling and Sustainability

Autor: John Parkin

Número de Páginas: 344

Explores the reasons for difficulties in making cycling mainstream in many cultures, despite its claims for being one of the most sustainable forms of transport. This title examines the cultural development of cycling in countries with high use and the differences in use between different sub-groups of the population.

Cycling Science

Autor: Cheung, Stephen S. , Zabala, Mikel

Número de Páginas: 568

Authoritative, yet accessible, this guide provides the latest on science and technology from the world’s top cycling coaches and researchers. Comprehensive and cutting edge, coverage includes the rider–machine interface, environmental stressors, health issues, the planning of training programs, racing techniques, and more.

Cycling Free

Autor: Barrett Williams , Chatgpt

Número de Páginas: 147

Unlock the transformative power of cycling with "Cycling Free," your ultimate guide to embracing a two-wheeled lifestyle and unleashing the joy buried in every pedal stroke. This captivating eBook invites you to discover how bicycles can be more than mere transportation—they can be a gateway to a healthier, happier, and more connected life. Begin your journey with an exploration of cycling's cultural impact and its potential to profoundly change how we engage with the world around us. Experience the mental liberation that comes from finding mindfulness on two wheels, overcoming mental barriers, and discovering solace in motion. With a dedicated focus on physical vitality, learn how cycling boosts heart health, enhances muscle tone, and aids in weight management through practical nutrition advice. Explore eco-friendly commuting and uncover the environmental benefits of choosing a bike over a car. Discover the adventure waiting right outside your door as you become a local explorer, navigating urban landscapes, and joining vibrant cycling communities. "Cycling Free" equips you with the tools to confidently start your journey—whether you're choosing the perfect bike, mastering...

Cycling Futures

Autor: Jennifer Bonham , Marilyn Johnson

Número de Páginas: 474

The focus of the first half of the book is largely on the current engagement with cycling, challenges faced by existing and would-be cyclists and the issues cycling might address. The second half of the book is concerned with strategies and processes of change. Contributors working from different ontological positions reflect on changing socio-spatial relations to enable the broadest possible participation in cycling.

Cycling in Haarlem

Autor: Pasquale De Marco

Número de Páginas: 151

**Cycling in Haarlem** is the definitive guide to cycling for everyone, from beginners to experienced riders. In this comprehensive book, Pasquale De Marco covers everything you need to know to get started cycling, including choosing the right bike, finding safe and enjoyable routes to ride, and staying safe on the road. Whether you're interested in cycling for transportation, recreation, or health, **Cycling in Haarlem** has something for you. Pasquale De Marco provides practical advice on how to make cycling a part of your life, no matter your age or fitness level. **Cycling in Haarlem** is packed with tips and resources to help you get the most out of cycling. You'll learn how to: * Choose the right bike for your needs * Find safe and enjoyable routes to ride * Stay safe on the road * Maintain your bike * Get involved in cycling events With its clear and concise writing style, **Cycling in Haarlem** is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to learn more about cycling. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this book has something for you. So what are you waiting for? Get on your bike and start enjoying the many benefits of cycling! If you like this book,...

Routledge Companion to Cycling

Autor: Glen Norcliffe , Una Brogan , Peter Cox , Boyang Gao , Tony Hadland , Sheila Hanlon , Tim Jones , Nicholas Oddy , Luis Vivanco

Número de Páginas: 802

Routledge Companion to Cycling presents a comprehensive overview of an artefact that throughout the modern era has been a bellwether indicator of the major social, economic and environmental trends that have permeated society The volume synthesizes a rapidly growing body of research on the bicycle, its past and present uses, its technological evolution, its use in diverse geographical settings, its aesthetics and its deployment in art and literature. From its origins in early modern carriage technology in Germany, it has generated what is now a vast, multi-disciplinary literature encompassing a wide range of issues in countries throughout the world.

Understanding Urban Cycling

Autor: Justin Spinney

Número de Páginas: 235

Academic interest in cycling has burgeoned in recent years with significant literature relating to the health and environmental benefits of cycling, the necessity for cycle-specific infrastructure, and the embodied experiences of cycling. Based upon primary research in a variety of contexts such as London, Shanghai and Taipei, this book demonstrates that recent developments in urban cycling policy and practice are closely linked to broader processes of capital accumulation. It argues that cycling is increasingly caught up in discourses around smart cities that emphasise technological solutions to environmental problems and neoliberal ideas on individual responsibility and bio-political conduct, which only results in solutions that prioritise those who are already mobile. Accordingly, the central argument of the book is not that the popularisation of cycling is inherently bad, but that the manner in which cycling is being popularised gives cause for social and environmental concern. Ultimately the book argues that cycling has now become a vehicle for sustaining pro-growth agendas rather than subverting them or shifting to sustainable no-growth/de-growth and less technologically...

Cycling for Sustainable Cities

Autor: Ralph Buehler , John Pucher

Número de Páginas: 489

How to make city cycling--the most sustainable form of urban transportation--safe, practical, and convenient for all cyclists. Cycling is the most sustainable mode of urban transportation, practical for most short- and medium-distance trips--commuting to and from work or school, shopping, visiting friends, going to the doctor's office. It's good for your health, spares the environment a trip's worth of auto emissions, and is economical for both public and personal budgets. Cycling, with all its benefits, should not be reserved for the fit, the spandex-clad, and the daring. Cycling for Sustainable Cities shows how to make city cycling safe, practical, and convenient for all cyclists.

Promoting Walking and Cycling

Autor: Pooley, Colin G

Número de Páginas: 224

Promoting walking and cycling proposes solutions to one of the most pressing problems in contemporary British transport planning. The need to develop more sustainable urban mobility lies at the heart of energy and environmental policies and has major implications for the planning of cities and for the structure of economy and society. However, most people feel either unable or unwilling to incorporate travel on foot or by bike into their everyday journeys. This book uses innovative quantitative and qualitative research methods to examine in depth, and in an international and historical context, why so many people fail to travel in ways that are deemed by most to be desirable. It proposes evidence-based policy solutions that could increase levels of walking and cycling substantially. This book is essential reading for planners and policy makers developing and implementing transport policies at both national and local levels, plus researchers and students in the field of mobility, transport, sustainability and urban planning.

The Economics of Professional Road Cycling

Autor: Daam Van Reeth

Número de Páginas: 366

This volume brings together current academic research and knowledge on the economics and management of professional road cycling. Each chapter treats a particular economic aspect of the sport, from organizational structure to marketing, finance, media coverage, labor, strategic behavior, and competitive balance. By discussing the existing research and complementing it with the newest concepts, ideas and data on professional road cycling, this book sets an agenda for further academic research while providing insights for all stakeholders in cycling: governments, cycling's governing bodies, team managers, race organizers, sponsors, media. Furthermore, the unique characteristics of the sport of cycling explored within this text inform broader management and industrial organization research, as they extend analyses of team labor, broadcast revenue generation, and sponsorship financing models. Revised and updated for the second edition, this volume includes new chapters on women’s professional road cycling, the economic impact of hosting major cycling events, and the willingness to pay for professional road cycling events. This book is equally of interest to academic researchers,...

Cycling and the British

Autor: Neil Carter

Número de Páginas: 369

Cycling is currently enjoying a boom in popularity. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? How have perceptions and the popularity of cycling shifted? This book charts the historical development of cycling both as a leisure and sporting activity since the 19th century and explores the wider political and cultural context in which cycling in Britain emerged. In particular, it examines cycling's relationship with environmental politics and its place in popular culture. Neil Carter successfully traverses several historical sub-disciplines, including the history of transport, leisure, sport, medicine and politics, employing the analytical tools of class, gender, political culture, the role of the state and commercialism to demonstrate how British identity has shaped and been shaped by cycling. At a time when it has become part of debates over transport and health, Cycling and the British: A Modern History provides a timely and clear analysis of the changes and continuities in attitudes towards cycling.

Cycling

Autor: William Coutts Keppel Earl Of Albemarle , George Lacy Hillier

Número de Páginas: 524

Dutch Cycling Culture

Autor: Evelyn Foster , Ai

Número de Páginas: 161

Dutch Cycling Culture explores why cycling is so integral to daily life and national identity in the Netherlands. It examines how the Dutch have achieved near-ubiquitous bicycle usage, far beyond just recreation, by focusing on the historical development of cycling infrastructure and its impact on social equity. The book reveals that the Dutch modal transport share differs significantly from other developed nations due to deliberate policy choices that prioritize cycling over car-centric development. The book uniquely intertwines quantitative data with qualitative insights, providing a nuanced understanding of how policy, infrastructure, and culture interact. It progresses from introducing core concepts of urban cycling and sustainable transport to examining specific case studies and cultural narratives. Dutch Cycling Culture demonstrates that the widespread adoption of cycling is not accidental, but rather a result of sustained investment and cultural embrace, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and potentially replicate this model elsewhere.

Promoting walking and cycling

Autor: World Health Organization

Número de Páginas: 96

This toolkit presents a compendium of policy options for walking and cycling, highlighting the multiple benefits that promoting and enabling safe walking and cycling for recreation and transport can bring to individuals, communities, the environment, and the economy. It outlines seven strategic policy options for countries to consider implementing that collectively aim to enable safer walking and cycling for people of all ages and abilities, and to support maintaining and/or increasing levels of walking and cycling either for transport or active recreation in countries worldwide. Case studies are included to showcase real-world examples of how these policy options are being successfully put into practice.

Critical Geographies of Cycling

Autor: Professor Glen Norcliffe

Número de Páginas: 291

Examining cycling from a range of geographical perspectives, this book uses historical and contemporary case studies to look at the history, politics, economy and culture of cycling. Pursuing a post-structural position in viewing understandings of the bicycle as contingent upon time and place, author Glen Norcliffe argues for the need for widespread processes such as gendered use of the bicycle, the Cyclists’ Rights Movement, and the globalization of bicycle-making to be interpreted in different ways in different settings.

A History of Cycling in 100 Objects

Autor: Suze Clemitson

Número de Páginas: 226

A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling through 100 objects that have changed the bicycle as we know it. Have you ever wondered why the leader's jersey at the Tour de France is yellow? Where Graeme Obree's record-breaking bike 'Old Faithful' got its nickname? Or the role of bloomers in bicycle design? Find out in this absorbing and quirky look at the history of cycling and the development of bike-related design through 100 pivotal objects. Charting the journey from the laufmaschine to the Brompton, through the early prototypes and the two-wheeled toys of the aristocracy, to the speed machines we know today. Filled with fascinating photographs and illustrations, this book immerses you in the history of cycling – from the boneshaker via the bicycle powered washing machine, to cuddly lions and ball bearings.

Livestock Sustainable Nutrient Cycling in Mized Farming Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa

Número de Páginas: 64

Developing Boxing Based and Indoor Cycling Programs

Autor: Idea Health & Fitness

Número de Páginas: 84

The Biogeochemical Cycling of Sulfur and Nitrogen in the Remote Atmosphere

Autor: James N. Galloway , Robert J. Charlson , Meinrat O. Andreae , Henning Rodhe

Número de Páginas: 270

Viewed from space, the Earth appears as a globe without a beginning or an end. Encompassing the globe is the atmosphere with its three phases- gaseous, liquid, and solid--moving in directions influenced by sunlight, gravity, and rotation. The chemical compositions of these phases are determined by biogeochemical cycles. Over the past hundred years, the processes governing the rates and reactions in the atmospheric biogeochemical cycles have typically been studied in regions where scientists lived. Hence, as time has gone by, the advances in our knowledge of atmospheric chemical cycles in remote areas have lagged substantially behind those for more populated areas. Not only are the data less abundant, they are also scattered. Therefore, we felt a workshop would be an excellent mechanism to assess the state of-knowledge of the atmospheric cycles of sulfur and nitrogen in remote areas and to make recommendations for future research. Thus, a NATO Advanced Research Workshop '~he Biogeochemical Cycling of Sulfur and Nitrogen in the Remote Atmosphere" was held at the Bermuda Biological Station, St. Georges, Bermuda, from 8-12 October 1984. The workshop was attended by 24 international...

Cycles and Cycling

Autor: Harry Hewitt Griffin

Número de Páginas: 132

Cycling, by visct. Bury and G. L. Hillier

Autor: William Coutts Keppel (7th Earl Of Albemarle.)

Número de Páginas: 458

The Wheel and Cycling Trade Review

Número de Páginas: 506

Pleasure-cycling

Autor: Henry Clyde

Número de Páginas: 196

Ulysses Cycling in Ontario

Autor: John Allan Lynes

Número de Páginas: 273

Carbon Cycling in Arctic Marine Ecosystems: Case Study Young Sound

Autor: Ronnie N. Glud

Número de Páginas: 220

The art and pastime of cycling, by R.J. Mecredy and G. Stoney

Autor: Richard James Mecredy

Número de Páginas: 304

Cycling for Health and Pleasure

Autor: Luther Henry Porter

Número de Páginas: 212

Walks in the Ardennes, cycling, driving, boating, by rail, and on foot

Autor: Percy Lindley

Número de Páginas: 100

Cycling Art, Energy and Locomotion

Autor: Robert Pittis Scott

Número de Páginas: 320

Our Cycling Tour in England

Autor: Reuben Gold Thwaites

Número de Páginas: 350

CYCLING ART, ENERGY, AND LOCOMOTION: A SERIES OF REMARKS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, AND MAN. MOTOR CARRIAGES.

Autor: Robert P. Scott.

Número de Páginas: 324

Anatomía & 100 estiramientos para Cycling (Color)

Autor: Guillermo Seijas Albir

Número de Páginas: 485

Esta obra reúne las directrices básicas y los mejores consejos para una práctica ciclista segura, sin olvidar la mejora del rendimiento. Desde el practicante ocasional hasta el ciclista de alto rendimiento, todos pueden obtener beneficios notables con la aplicación de los conocimientos sobre biomecánica, lesiones, reglajes y técnicas de entrenamiento y recuperación muscular que contienen estas páginas. La perspectiva que ofrecen las ciencias del deporte nos permite superar el entrenamiento puramente instintivo y la actuación basada solo en las sensaciones, para ajustar al máximo el esfuerzo físico a nuestras necesidades. Con el fin de mejorar la experiencia de todo usuario de la bicicleta, aportamos los mejores recursos y conocimientos, entre los que se encuentran: instrucciones para ajustar los reglajes y características de la bicicleta a nuestra morfología y mejorar la ergonomía durante la marcha, conocimientos sobre la biomecánica del ciclismo, los grupos musculares implicados en el pedaleo y el sostenimiento de la posición sobre la bicicleta, 86 estiramientos específicos para el ciclismo y su mayor rendimiento, 14 estiramientos sobre la bicicleta para retardar ...

Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway

Autor: Dan Langford , Sandra Langford

Número de Páginas: 284

Tunnels and trestles are what cyclists remember most about the spectacular 600-km-long Kettle Valley Railway -- an abandoned rail bed in southern BC recognised as one of the premier rail trails in Canada. Destined to become part of the Trans Canada Trail system, this abandoned railway corridor and its connectors offer the cyclist everything from easy day riding to multi-day adventures through the magnificent scenery of southern BC between Midway and Hope. This edition documents many recent improvements with detailed maps, safety tips, history, and tourist facilities.

Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone

Autor: Jesús Ilundáin-agurruza , Michael W. Austin

Número de Páginas: 272

Covering interesting and varied philosophical terrain, Cycling - Philosophy for Everyone explores in a fun but critical way the rich philosophical, cultural, and existential experiences that arise when two wheels are propelled by human energy. Incorporates or reflects the views of high-profile and notable past-professional cyclists and insiders such as Lennard Zinn, Scott Tinley, and Lance Armstrong Features contributions from the areas of cultural studies, kinesiology, literature, and political science as well as from philosophers Includes enlightening essays on the varieties of the cycling experience, ranging from the ethical issues of success, women and cycling, environmental issues of commuting and the transformative potential of cycling for personal growth Shows how bicycling and philosophy create the perfect tandem Includes a foreword by Lennard Zinn, author and owner of Zinn Cycles Inc.