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This incredibly diverse topography, home to such famous ascents as Rosedale Chimney, Buttertubs Pass and Holme Moss, make it a hill climber’s paradise. Venue to arguably the finest Grand Depart the Tour de France has ever seen in 2014, Yorkshire is now recognized as the home of cycling in Britain. The question is now, where to begin?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296263975285,"sku":"9780711237049","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780711237049_8e049924-3e54-4eb9-a7e0-4246d7a52469.jpg?v=1786014540"},{"product_id":"9781472143051","title":"100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d'Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of Italy's greatest race are open 365 days of the year for any of us to ride. 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Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache; they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And, yes, the greatest arenas of the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Tour are open 365 days of the year for every one of us to go and ride. So, take up the challenge and emulate your heroes on the greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307670745461,"sku":"9781839812354","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781839812354_1d9c9dc6-1d60-40df-b00a-aa6f157c13c2.jpg?v=1786027983"},{"product_id":"9781839812330","title":"Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs","description":"Longer! Higher! Steeper! Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren’s follow-up to his original bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, is packed with another century of stunning ascents. Featuring the same winning and inspirational formula as the other books in Simon’s 100 climbs series, inside you’ll find killer hills from the tip of Cornwall to the Highlands of Scotland, via East Anglia and the Isle of Man. Tackle roads such as the cobbles of Gold Hill in Dorset, Gospel Pass in South Wales, Mam Nick in the Peak District, the mighty Great Dun Fell in Cumbria and the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to riding on the flat, here come another 100 climbs. 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The book also travels out to sea to cover Mallorca and the Canary Islands. These perennially favoured destinations for cyclists searching for year-round sun are home to some extraordinary climbs, from Sa Calobra on Mallorca, to Teide on Tenerife, and the incomparable Roque de los Muchachos on La Palma.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308114391413,"sku":"9781839811968","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781839811968_6d9e6e43-bcaa-4745-af8b-cf5950b19ea4.jpg?v=1786027970"},{"product_id":"9781805705338","title":"100 Greatest Cycling Climbs","description":"*NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED*‘A must-have for every British cyclist and an essential read for anyone who thinks they know the hills of the British Isles.’* – Cycling Weekly  From lung-busting city cobbles to windswept mountain passes that break legs and spirits, this definitive guide pinpoints the roads that have challenged riders for generations and earned their place in cycling folklore.  Whether you’re a leisure rider seeking your next challenge or an elite athlete chasing records, these are the 100 British climbs you need to conquer.  To help you along the way, the guide includes: Maps: with the start and finish of each climb, as well as grid and OS references. Timings: the approximate time it takes to complete each climb so you can plan your trip.  Difficulty ratings: from 1-10 taking into account gradient, length and surface, with climbs suitable for all abilities. With chapters dedicated to each region of the UK and complete with a checklist at the back to track your progress, this is a must-have for cycling enthusiasts up and down the country.  Now fully revised with more pages, stunning new photography, enhanced climb profiles and extra stats, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs will inspire you to get out, gear up and ride them all.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56420605297013,"sku":"9781805705338","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781805705338_0bd17c77-a869-48bd-8c94-4c4aff907d0e.jpg?v=1786028354"},{"product_id":"9781839812835","title":"Cycling Climbs Of Scotland","description":"Wild, remote, windswept and utterly epic, Scotland’s climbs are not for the faint of heart. 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