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One wheel, two wheels, or three? There is a perfect bike for every rider. Check out the range of bike styles and find the perfect one for you.

In urban areas, bicycle riding is often favored over driving cars. More and more large cities are introducing bicycle lanes to encourage this healthy and eco-friendly mode of transport. Some countries in Europe like Denmark and the Netherlands helped start the biking sensation. Some cities even allow people to even rent a bike for a small fee. Explore your city by riding on a bike with a friend!

Behind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path. An equestrian leans forward during a jump to help the horse balance. Cyclists wear tight clothing to reduce drag. Find out how science is involved in several popular Summer Olympic events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

Explore the wheeled world of enduro! Listeners will learn about enduro styles, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this sport on wheels. Discover other extreme mountain biking and how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature.

From hand signals to fitting your gear just right, this book will help you pedal on safely. Be a smart rider and get the facts on bike safety.

Wanna ride? From the very first bicycles to basic biking how-to tips, this book touches on all things you need to know to get you started.

Put on a helmet. Test the brakes, and check the seat height. It's time to learn the rules of bicycle safety!

Die beliebte Kinderwissensserie als Hörspiel. Woozle Goozle ist ein plüschiger, blauer Erfinder und Wissenschaftler. Er moderiert eine Wissenssendung für Kinder und macht seinem Freund Simón das Leben schwer. Er ist ständig am Tüfteln, Erfinden und Sachen Sprengen. In dieser Folge trainiert Woozle Simón für ein großes Fahrradrennen in Woozlingen und versucht, Glas zu erfinden, das nicht zerbricht. Ihr könnt herausfinden, warum ihr beim Radfahren nicht umkippt und warum Glas durchsichtig ist.

What an exciting sport! This audiobook surveys the history, equipment, techniques, and safety factors of freestyle cross-country bicycle racing.

Did you know that BMX street riders do awesome tricks using objects you might see in a city park? These daring athletes slide down handrails with their grinds. They bunny hop up curbs and onto benches. They twist their bikes all the way around in 360° spins.

How does a sheet of plastic become a soccer ball? Follow each step in the process - from strengthening the plastic to boxing up a brand new ball - in this fascinating book!

Did you know that the top BMX vert riders can race up and down ramps to show off awesome stunts like no-handed 900-degree aerial spins? They can rotate their bikes two and a half times while airborne. They do moves such as cliffhangers and tailwhips, wowing fans and judges alike.

How does steel become a shiny new bicycle? Follow each step in the process - from shaping the steel to testing the finished bike - in this fascinating book!