bicycle racing

While competing in his first cross-country bicycle race, Slam Duncan loses his first-place lead to help those in need.

After hurt feelings result in a calamitous crash in the downhill race, the Ridge Riders learn the importance of working together as a team.

The members of the Ridge Riders mountain biking team use sports psychology to conquer their individual fears of riding in the cross-country race.

Bored when their practice hill gets buried in snow, Slam and his friends try snowboarding instead and blame Naomi for everything that goes wrong, but when Slam tries to make up with her by bringing a set of the bicycle snow tires his father devised, things go from bad to worse.

Introduces BMX, or bicycle motocross, riding, discussing the history of the sport, the needed equipment, safety issues, techniques, and competitions.

"Betrayed by his uncle, Dr. V., Ryan must rely on his friends to help him recover and rebuild his life but Dr. V's confederates think the four friends still know too much and follow them to California to silence them"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a step-by-step guide to BMX maneuvers, accompanied by tips, advice, and color photographs.

Provides a brief history of the Tour de France bicycle race and decribes the 1991 race from Lyon to Paris.

Discusses selecting a bike, cycling techniques, training, diet, bicycle maintenance, and other cycling information.

The Aldens participate in a three-day bicycle ride and soon find that someone seems to be intent on keeping others from completing the event.