LEADER 02790nam 2200589 a 450 001 9910457033503321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-283-24622-8 010 $a9786613246226 010 $a0-8108-7369-9 035 $a(CKB)2550000000045872 035 $a(EBL)765268 035 $a(OCoLC)755009425 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000537556 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12181051 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000537556 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10556640 035 $a(PQKB)10007330 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC765268 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL765268 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10496313 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL324622 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000000045872 100 $a20110401d2011 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aHistorical dictionary of cycling$b[electronic resource] /$fJeroen Heijmans, Bill Mallon 210 $aLanham, Md. $cScarecrow Press, Inc.$dc2011 215 $a1 online resource (447 p.) 225 1 $aHistorical dictionaries of sports 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-8108-7175-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aContents; 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 330 $aThe 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.