Cycling in the Alps
'Cycling in the Alps' Summary
C.L. Freeston's 'Cycling in the Alps' provides a detailed guide to cycling through the European Alps during a period when automobiles were not commonplace and roads were often unpaved. The author emphasizes the stunning vistas and the importance of preparation, particularly equipping bicycles with reliable brakes for safe descents. Freeston offers practical advice on navigating mountain passes, choosing routes, and handling challenging terrain. The book captures the essence of cycling in the Alps before mass tourism, painting a vivid picture of the region's beauty and the allure of adventure experienced by early cycling enthusiasts.Book Details
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Thrilling Narratives of Mutiny, Murder and Piracy by Anonymous
This book delves into the dark underbelly of the 19th-century maritime world, revealing true stories of mutiny, murder, and piracy on the high seas....
Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter
Pollyanna, now cured of her crippling spinal injury, and able to walk again, goes to live in Boston with Mrs. Carew, a heart-broken woman searching fo...
Actress in High Life: An Episode in Winter Quarters by Susan Petigru King-Bowen
Set in Portugal during the winter of 1812, 'Actress in High Life' offers a glimpse into the lives of British officers stationed in Elvas. The story fo...
Jesus Christ Had Negro Blood in His Veins by W. L. Hunter
This short book attempts to establish that Jesus had black ancestry dating back to Ham, the son of Noah, who had been made black-skinned as a punishme...
Old Ireland by Walt Whitman
A collection of 11 essays by Walt Whitman about the history, culture, and people of Ireland.
Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the United States of America, Volume 1 by W. E. B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois's *Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the United States of America* delves into the complex history of the transatlantic slave t...
Gulliverin matkat kaukaisilla mailla by Jonathan Swift
''Gulliverin matkat kaukaisilla mailla'' on Jonathan Swiftin kirjoittama satiirinen romaani, joka seuraa Lemuel Gulliverin seikkailuja eri fantaasimaa...
Imperialism and World Politics, Part 2 of 4 by Parker Thomas Moon
Parker Thomas Moon's *Imperialism and World Politics* delves into the complex web of imperial ambitions and rivalries that shaped the world in the ear...
Commune by Louise Michel
« La Commune » de Louise Michel est un récit poignant de l'insurrection parisienne de 1871, un événement qui a profondément marqué l'histoire de la Fr...
rasende Reporter by Egon Erwin Kisch
The book "Rasende Reporter" by Egon Erwin Kisch is a collection of reportages that captures the essence of Kisch's early career as a journalist. It of...
Reviews for Cycling in the Alps
No reviews posted or approved, yet...