Historical dictionary of cycling [[electronic resource] /] / Jeroen Heijmans, Bill Mallon

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910457033503321
• Autore: Heijmans Jeroen
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Lanham, Md., : Scarecrow Press, Inc., c2011
• ISBN: 1-283-24622-8; 9786613246226; 0-8108-7369-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (447 p.)
• Collana: Historical dictionaries of sports
• Altri autori (Persone): MallonBill
• Disciplina: 796.6
• Soggetti: Cycling - History; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Appendix A: The Grand Tours; Appendix B: Other Multistage Events; Appendix C: Monument One-Day Races; Appendix D: Other One-Day Classics; Appendix E: Women's Races; Appendix F: World Champions; Appendix G: Olympic Champions; Appendix H: Seasonal Awards; Appendix I: World Hour and Speed Records; Appendix J: Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI); Bibliography; About the Authors
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.</spa