100 Amazing Facts about Cycling
Marc Dresgui
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Pedal into a world of record-breaking rides, fearless feats, and legendary races! 馃毚
100 Amazing Facts About Cycling is the perfect audiobook for curious kids aged 7 to 12 who love action, adventure, and real-life stories that defy expectations.
Did you know that a professional cyclist once finished a mountain stage with a broken handlebar? Or that another set a downhill speed record faster than a city train, on snow? From high-altitude climbs to surprise victories, this audiobook brings to life the most jaw-dropping, inspiring, and sometimes downright bizarre moments in cycling history.
Split into ten fun and engaging categories, each fact is told like a mini story, vivid, concise, and full of energy. Children will discover the courage of champions, the genius of team tactics, and the surprising twists that make cycling such a thrilling sport. Whether it鈥檚 an entire team breaking away together, a rider helping a fallen rival, or a solo escape in a storm, every chapter is packed with wonder and excitement.
This audiobook is more than just sports trivia, it鈥檚 a celebration of determination, cleverness, and the unpredictable spirit of racing on two wheels. Designed with young listeners in mind, it鈥檚 perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any moment when adventure calls.
Get ready to ride through the most incredible true stories cycling has ever known!
Duration - 2h 52m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025.
Copyright - 漏 2025 Marc Dresgui 漏.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Pedal into a world of record-breaking rides, fearless feats, and legendary races! 馃毚 100 Amazing Facts About Cycling is the perfect audiobook for curious kids aged 7 to 12 who love action, adventure, and real-life stories that defy expectations. Did you know that a professional cyclist once finished a mountain stage with a broken handlebar? Or that another set a downhill speed record faster than a city train, on snow? From high-altitude climbs to surprise victories, this audiobook brings to life the most jaw-dropping, inspiring, and sometimes downright bizarre moments in cycling history. Split into ten fun and engaging categories, each fact is told like a mini story, vivid, concise, and full of energy. Children will discover the courage of champions, the genius of team tactics, and the surprising twists that make cycling such a thrilling sport. Whether it鈥檚 an entire team breaking away together, a rider helping a fallen rival, or a solo escape in a storm, every chapter is packed with wonder and excitement. This audiobook is more than just sports trivia, it鈥檚 a celebration of determination, cleverness, and the unpredictable spirit of racing on two wheels. Designed with young listeners in mind, it鈥檚 perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any moment when adventure calls. Get ready to ride through the most incredible true stories cycling has ever known! Duration - 2h 52m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025. Copyright - 漏 2025 Marc Dresgui 漏.
Language:
English
Introduction
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Fact 1 - A twisted saddle to the finish
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Fact 2 - The wind froze the Norwegian peloton in place
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Fact 3 - A 234-kilometre solo breakaway
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Fact 4 - The Tour of Flanders flexes climbers' muscles
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Fact 5 - A climb in complete fog
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Fact 6 - A bee in a rider's helmet
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Fact 7 - Thick fog wipes out the summit of the pass
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Fact 8 - A rider changed bikes in the middle of a sprint
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Fact 9 - A cyclist has won 34 stages of the Tour de France
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Fact 10 - A rider helped a rival to his feet
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Fact 11 - A polka-dot jersey fell and won
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Fact 12 - A race lasted over 6 days without stopping
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Fact 13 - Icy roads change the whole ranking
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Fact 14 - A youngster finishes the Giro at the top of the leaderboard
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Fact 15 - A cyclist fell twice and finished second
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Fact 16 - Sensors measure effort in real time
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Fact 17 - A rider fell... then sprinted to victory
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Fact 18 - A 19-year-old rider dominated the peloton
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Fact 19 - A rider finished the Tour with only one good leg
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Fact 20 - Highest downhill speed reaches 223 km/h
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Fact 21 - Heatwave forces watering stops
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Fact 22 - A sprint took place in torrential rain
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Fact 23 - A runner suffered from heat stroke
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Fact 24 - One climb was so hard some people walked
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Fact 25 - A 20-year-old rider won a major classic
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Fact 26 - A bicycle was ridden with airless tires
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Fact 27 - Cyclist beat professionals at 17
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Fact 28 - Milan-San Remo lasts over 7 hours
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Fact 29 - A rider got up with the saddle in his hand
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Fact 30 - A rider wins a stage after a terrible crash
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Fact 31 - A puncture with 500 metres to go changed nothing
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Fact 32 - A carbon chain tested in competition
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Fact 33 - A race was run in heavy hail
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Fact 34 - A stage climbed four passes in one day
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Fact 35 - The fastest sprint exceeded 112 km/h
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Fact 36 - A rider pedaled alone in the pouring rain
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Fact 37 - A rider won the Tour with an 8-minute lead
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Fact 38 - A racing bike weighs less than a kilo
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Fact 39 - A team drove 120 km to cause a curb cut
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Fact 40 - A bike finished without its rider
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Fact 41 - A bike was dismantled and reassembled in 20 seconds
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Fact 42 - A spectator ran in disguise behind the cyclists
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Fact 43 - A runner slips... on a water bottle
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Fact 44 - Paris-Roubaix runs on century-old cobblestones
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Fact 45 - A surprise attack turns the tables
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Fact 46 - A junior drove 55 km/h in a time trial
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Fact 47 - A collision with a spectator didn't spoil everything
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Fact 48 - A youngster wins a massive sprint against the stars
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Fact 49 - The Giro d'Italia passed through snow-covered tunnels
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Fact 50 - A cyclist climbs Alpe d'Huez in 37 minutes
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Fact 51 - A bike flew into the bushes during the race
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Fact 52 - A rider rode a 3D printed bike
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Fact 53 - A sprinter wins a mountain stage
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Fact 54 - A thunderstorm broke out in the middle of a time trial
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Fact 55 - A yellow jersey raced with a broken fork
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Fact 56 - A rider rode with a deflated tire for 10 km
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Fact 57 - A cyclist loses his shoe in a sprint
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Fact 58 - A suit has been tested in a wind tunnel
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Fact 59 - A bottle got stuck in a leader's wheel
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Fact 60 - The Tour's highest pass rises to 2802 metres
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Fact 61 - A dog crossed the road in front of the peloton
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Fact 62 - A motorcycle blocked a rider's path
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Fact 63 - Riders climbed in 90 km/h winds
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Fact 64 - A cyclist has won two Grand Classics in a row
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Fact 65 - An entire team escaped together
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Fact 66 - A team controlled a race from start to finish
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Fact 67 - A runner climbed 8848 meters in one day
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Fact 68 - A fall was caused by a billboard
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Fact 69 - A rider pedaled 938 kilometers in 24 hours
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Fact 70 - A rider finished a stage with broken handlebars
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Fact 71 - The Stelvio was assembled in the snow
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Fact 72 - A teenager climbed Alpe d'Huez like a pro
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Fact 73 - 12-year-old beats adults in time trial
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Fact 74 - Helmets improve air penetration
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Fact 75 - Riders in the mud for 6 hours
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Fact 76 - A yellow jersey pedaled with a veiled wheel
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Fact 77 - A team member gave his bike to the leader
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Fact 78 - A cyclist dropped his canteen on the judge
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Fact 79 - One rider sacrificed himself for another's podium
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Fact 80 - Some passes exceed 14% gradient
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Fact 81 - A collective crash marked the Vuelta
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Fact 82 - Li猫ge-Bastogne-Li猫ge measures more than 250 kilometers
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Fact 83 - A solitary breakaway left its mark on the Tour of Lombardy
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Fact 84 - The Ventoux saw cyclists pushing their bikes
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Fact 85 - A champion won the Tour on his first attempt
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Fact 86 - A rider won thanks to his exhausted teammate
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Fact 87 - A hopeful breaks a 40-year-old record
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Fact 88 - The Galibier stage exceeds 2600 metres in altitude
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Fact 89 - A rider signed his pro contract at the age of 18
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Fact 90 - A racer won in a windstorm
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Fact 91 - A cyclist ran 50 laps without quitting
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Fact 92 - A breakaway lasted over 200 kilometers
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Fact 93 - A cyclist fell, then won the stage
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Fact 94 - A mountain stage lasts more than 8 hours
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Fact 95 - The longest Tour de France was 5745 kilometers long
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Fact 96 - A snowy climb didn't stop the climbers
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Fact 97 - A frame made of bamboo
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Fact 98 - A puncture repaired in 8 seconds
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Fact 99 - Wheels can cost over 8,000 euros
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Fact 100 - The Tour Down Under runs in peak Australian summer
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Conclusion
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