• Age: 8 to 9
• Grade: 3 to 4

From the moment bicycles were invented, people have enjoyed the freedom they have offered. As the technology has advanced, so has the speed and skill seen in the various forms of cycle sport. Inside, you will learn about the different types of cycling, from the long, arduous road races such as the Tour de France, to the acrobatic feats of mountain biking and BMX. Find out how the bike has evolved, and how personal trainers are turning to science to come up with the best diet and exercise plan to get the most from the riders.

JAMES BOW is the author of three YA fantasy novels and several science books for young readers. He works as a consulting writer and editor, and writes a weekly column for the Kitchener Post communitynewspaper. His interests are eclectic — he spent his university career writing and editing Doctor Who fan fiction magazines. James lives with his wife, author Erin Bow, and their two children. Visit him online at Bowjamesbow.ca.

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