bicycle racing

Ernest Peterson's hopes of winning the Washington, D.C. , Citywide Cup bicycle race are shattered when his grandmother gives him a huge, clunky, yellow bike for his tenth birthday.

Geronimo Stilton participates in the Race Across America on his bicycle with his friend Bruce Hyena.

In his native Bolivia for an adventure race, Andreo and a friend/fellow adoptee secretly search for their birth parents - and are soon involved with dangerous baby-traffickers.

Tessa, an aspiring investigative journalist, travels to Ecuador as she investigates the sudden death of young cycling superstar Juan Carlos Macias-Le?n at a charity bike ride.

The Tour Across the Land is no ordinary bicycle race. Only the top riders take on the cross-country route, and soon they will whiz right through Somerville. The townspeople expect only fun and excitement, but Somerville's young sleuths realize one cycling team has a sinister plan. Will the kids find a way to stop it?.

Provides the history of bicycle racing and information on different types of races, including stage races, team races, and BMX supercross.

While competing in a bike race with her high school teammates, seventeen-year-old Frances is determined to complete ten tasks compiled by her best friend Stella.

A look at bicycle racing, covering the sport's history, the different types of bikes and races, the cyclists, and more.

Provides and overview of BMX racing, includes material on clothing and equipment, BMX tracks, getting started in racing, and techniques.

"Watching a bicycle race is exciting, but have you ever wondered about the science behind the speed? From before riders reach the track until they blaze across the finish line, science plays a key role. Find out about the concepts behind bicycle and track design, aerodynamic clothing and gear, and much more!"--From the publisher's web site.