• 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 writes science fiction and fantasy for both kids and adults. He's been a fan of science fiction since his family introduced him to Doctor Who on TV Ontario in 1978, and his mother read him classic sci-fi and fantasy from such authors as Clifford Simak and J.R.R. Tolkien. James won the 2017 Prix Aurora Award for best YA Novel in Canada for Icarus Down.

By day, James is a communications officer for a charitable land trust protecting lands from development in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. He also loves trains and streetcars. He lives in Kitchener, Ontario, with his two kids, and his spouse/fellow writer/partner-in-crime, Erin Bow.

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