cyclists

A biography of Gino Bartali, an Italian cycling legend, discussing his two Tour de France wins, his childhood, and the attempt of Mussolini's Fascists to hijack his victory for propaganda purposes and almost derailing his career.

Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer.

A sport created with racing in mind evolved into BMX freestyle. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these bikes will surely impress.

Emmanuel, a young man born in Ghana with a deformed leg, refused to beg to survive and instead persevered until he was able to get a job and raise money to achieve his dream, riding a bicycle 400 miles across Ghana to bring attention to the plight of disabled people. As a result of his efforts, the Parliament passed a Persons with Disabilities act and Emmanuel opened a school for students with disabilities.

Introduces Jamie Bestwick, the 42 year old BMX riding legend who was a master on the vert at the X Games.

Chronicles Lance Armstong's 2004 Tour de France race and record breaking sixth consecutive victory, providing day-to-day description of the historic race, from the time trails to the Alps and Pyrenees. Includes photographs.

The first in-depth look at Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, the phenomenal business success built on the back of fraud, and the greatest conspiracy in the history of sports. Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tours de France after staring down cancer. In January 2013 he admitted doping during the Tours. Wall Street Journal reporters Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell broke the news and in Wheelmen they reveal the broader story of how Armstrong and his supporters used money, power, and cutting-edge science to conquer the world's most diffcult race. Wheelmen introduces U.S. Postal Service Team owner Thom Weisel, who in a brazen power play ousted USA Cycling's top leadership and gained control of the sport in the United States, ensuring Armstrong's dominance.

Chronicles fourteen years in Lance Armstrong's career, from his cancer recovery to his fall after revelations about his systemic doping became public.