Bicycle Help and Fitness Books

Bicycle Technology

Bicycle Technology (BIC004)

Understanding, Selecting and Maintaining the Modern Bicycle and its Components
By Rob Van der Plas

Here is the book that provides a full understanding of the technical aspects of the modern bicycle. It will help you select the right bicycle, its components and accessories for your specific purpose.

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The Bicycle Touring Manual

The Bicycle Touring Manual (BIC010)

Using the Bicycle for Touring and Camping
By Rob Van der Plas

During the late 80s, it seemed that the only respectable way to ride a bicycle was with a fancy racing or mountain bike, showing off the latest fashion in lycra bicycle togs. Although the introduction of the mountain bike has brought increasing popularity to cycling as a whole, it did little or nothing for bicycle touring itself.

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The High Performance Heart

The High Performance Heart (BIC014)

By Dr. P. Maffetone & M.E. Mantell

At last, scientific training methods are within the reach of the average athlete. You can break with the fallacy of ‘No Pain, No Gain’.

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The Bicycle Fitness Book

The Bicycle Fitness Book (BIC015)

By Rob Van der Plas

The bicycle is an ideal piece of sports equipment, and bicycling is perhaps the only sport that can be done almost anywhere and any time.

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Mountain Bike Magic

Mountain Bike Magic (BIC005)

By Rob Van der Plas

The Mountain Bike has come of age. This up to date book shows you how to get the most out of the modern fat tyre bicycle. Illustrated in full colour, it explains how to select the most suitable equipment for your specific needs, how to handle yourself both on and off the trail, and how to keep your equipment running smoothly. But above all, it shows you how to enjoy the magic of the mountain bike.

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All Terrain Biking

All Terrain Biking (BIC001)

Skills and Techniques for Mountain Bikers
By Jim Zarka

This book shows how, with practice, you can enjoy the full use of the mountain bike in the great outdoors.

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The Bicycle Commuting Book

The Bicycle Commuting Book (BIC002)

Using the Bike for Utility and Transportation
By Rob Van der Plas

The modern bicycle is much more than just another toy for today's health conscious adult. It is also an astonishingly practical vehicle for getting around. It takes you to work and back and you will find out more applications in everyday use than most people had thought possible.

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Also in this section:

Measuring Equipment
If you are interested in checking out our range of blood pressure units, stethoscopes, skinfold calipers, goniometers, height and weight scales, click More
Multi-stage Fitness Test
Based on the popular Beep Test, this fitness test is available on both Tape and CD.
Heart Rate Monitors
Mentone Educational stocks the full range of POLAR Heart Rate Monitors and accessories. Check inside for the heart rate monitor that best suits your needs.

*Mentone Educational is an Authorised POLAR Dealer.

Heart Rate Monitor Books
Get the best out of your heart rate monitor with this series of books.
Digital Pedometers
Ever wondered how far you have walked or run? How many steps you take in a day? How many calories you have burnt? Our latest digital pedometers will answer these questions and more as well.
Gymsticks and Jump Ropes
If you need to tone up a little, then these items may help provide the structured exercise you need.
Massage Devices
If your workout has left you a little tired and weary, these devices may help soothe things out.
Fitness Books
Books on stretching and other topics.
Bruce Algra Fitnus Chart Series 1
The Bruce Algra Fitnus Charts provide an interesting and informative series of full colour wall charts that guide you through various exercises that will help tone your body and build your muscles.
Bruce Algra Fitnus Chart Series 2
These new and updated Fitnus Charts provide further interesting and informative, full colour wall charts, that guide you through various exercises to help tone your body and build your muscles.
Bruce Algra Co-ed Fitnus Chart Series
These co-educational Fitnus Charts provide full colour wall charts of both sexes that will guide you through various exercises to help tone your body and build your muscles.
Bruce Algra Workout Chart Series
These charts provide information on perceived exertion, heart rate zones and using exercise bikes, treadmills and steppers.
Bruce Algra Cardiology Workout Chart Series
If you are working on building your cardivascular system, these charts provide information on perceived exertion, heart rate zones and using exercise bikes, treadmills and steppers.
Bruce Algra Kids Fitness Chart Series
These charts show children how to perform simple exercises to help them keep fit.
Bruce Algra Machine Chart Series
This series of charts have been designed to help people using various types of exercise equipment to obtain consistent results and avoid accidents by showing the methods that should be used.
Fitness and Sports Inspiration Charts
Sometimes a little inspiration is called for. These posters are just the thing to help you get motivated.
Other Fitness and Muscular Charts
Have a look at these charts for those that fall between the cracks.
Last updated: 22nd May 2008.