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! 🚴
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’s 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’s a celebration of determination, cleverness, and the unpredictable spirit of racing on two wheels. Designed with young listeners in mind, it’s 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 - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
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! 🚴 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’s 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’s a celebration of determination, cleverness, and the unpredictable spirit of racing on two wheels. Designed with young listeners in mind, it’s 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 - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:01:28
Fact 1 - A twisted saddle to the finish
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 2 - The wind froze the Norwegian peloton in place
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 3 - A 234-kilometre solo breakaway
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 4 - The Tour of Flanders flexes climbers' muscles
Duration:00:01:32
Fact 5 - A climb in complete fog
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 6 - A bee in a rider's helmet
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 7 - Thick fog wipes out the summit of the pass
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 8 - A rider changed bikes in the middle of a sprint
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 9 - A cyclist has won 34 stages of the Tour de France
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 10 - A rider helped a rival to his feet
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 11 - A polka-dot jersey fell and won
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 12 - A race lasted over 6 days without stopping
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 13 - Icy roads change the whole ranking
Duration:00:01:36
Fact 14 - A youngster finishes the Giro at the top of the leaderboard
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 15 - A cyclist fell twice and finished second
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 16 - Sensors measure effort in real time
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 17 - A rider fell... then sprinted to victory
Duration:00:01:36
Fact 18 - A 19-year-old rider dominated the peloton
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 19 - A rider finished the Tour with only one good leg
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 20 - Highest downhill speed reaches 223 km/h
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 21 - Heatwave forces watering stops
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 22 - A sprint took place in torrential rain
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 23 - A runner suffered from heat stroke
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 24 - One climb was so hard some people walked
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 25 - A 20-year-old rider won a major classic
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 26 - A bicycle was ridden with airless tires
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 27 - Cyclist beat professionals at 17
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 28 - Milan-San Remo lasts over 7 hours
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 29 - A rider got up with the saddle in his hand
Duration:00:01:36
Fact 30 - A rider wins a stage after a terrible crash
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 31 - A puncture with 500 metres to go changed nothing
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 32 - A carbon chain tested in competition
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 33 - A race was run in heavy hail
Duration:00:01:37
Fact 34 - A stage climbed four passes in one day
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 35 - The fastest sprint exceeded 112 km/h
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 36 - A rider pedaled alone in the pouring rain
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 37 - A rider won the Tour with an 8-minute lead
Duration:00:01:44
Fact 38 - A racing bike weighs less than a kilo
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 39 - A team drove 120 km to cause a curb cut
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 40 - A bike finished without its rider
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 41 - A bike was dismantled and reassembled in 20 seconds
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 42 - A spectator ran in disguise behind the cyclists
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 43 - A runner slips... on a water bottle
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 44 - Paris-Roubaix runs on century-old cobblestones
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 45 - A surprise attack turns the tables
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 46 - A junior drove 55 km/h in a time trial
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 47 - A collision with a spectator didn't spoil everything
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 48 - A youngster wins a massive sprint against the stars
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 49 - The Giro d'Italia passed through snow-covered tunnels
Duration:00:01:39
Fact 50 - A cyclist climbs Alpe d'Huez in 37 minutes
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 51 - A bike flew into the bushes during the race
Duration:00:01:37
Fact 52 - A rider rode a 3D printed bike
Duration:00:01:36
Fact 53 - A sprinter wins a mountain stage
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 54 - A thunderstorm broke out in the middle of a time trial
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 55 - A yellow jersey raced with a broken fork
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 56 - A rider rode with a deflated tire for 10 km
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 57 - A cyclist loses his shoe in a sprint
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 58 - A suit has been tested in a wind tunnel
Duration:00:01:39
Fact 59 - A bottle got stuck in a leader's wheel
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 60 - The Tour's highest pass rises to 2802 metres
Duration:00:01:34
Fact 61 - A dog crossed the road in front of the peloton
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 62 - A motorcycle blocked a rider's path
Duration:00:01:48
Fact 63 - Riders climbed in 90 km/h winds
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 64 - A cyclist has won two Grand Classics in a row
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 65 - An entire team escaped together
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 66 - A team controlled a race from start to finish
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 67 - A runner climbed 8848 meters in one day
Duration:00:01:44
Fact 68 - A fall was caused by a billboard
Duration:00:01:34
Fact 69 - A rider pedaled 938 kilometers in 24 hours
Duration:00:01:51
Fact 70 - A rider finished a stage with broken handlebars
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 71 - The Stelvio was assembled in the snow
Duration:00:01:39
Fact 72 - A teenager climbed Alpe d'Huez like a pro
Duration:00:01:34
Fact 73 - 12-year-old beats adults in time trial
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 74 - Helmets improve air penetration
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 75 - Riders in the mud for 6 hours
Duration:00:01:38
Fact 76 - A yellow jersey pedaled with a veiled wheel
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 77 - A team member gave his bike to the leader
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 78 - A cyclist dropped his canteen on the judge
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 79 - One rider sacrificed himself for another's podium
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 80 - Some passes exceed 14% gradient
Duration:00:01:36
Fact 81 - A collective crash marked the Vuelta
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 82 - Liège-Bastogne-Liège measures more than 250 kilometers
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 83 - A solitary breakaway left its mark on the Tour of Lombardy
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 84 - The Ventoux saw cyclists pushing their bikes
Duration:00:01:39
Fact 85 - A champion won the Tour on his first attempt
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 86 - A rider won thanks to his exhausted teammate
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 87 - A hopeful breaks a 40-year-old record
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 88 - The Galibier stage exceeds 2600 metres in altitude
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 89 - A rider signed his pro contract at the age of 18
Duration:00:01:45
Fact 90 - A racer won in a windstorm
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 91 - A cyclist ran 50 laps without quitting
Duration:00:01:43
Fact 92 - A breakaway lasted over 200 kilometers
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 93 - A cyclist fell, then won the stage
Duration:00:01:40
Fact 94 - A mountain stage lasts more than 8 hours
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 95 - The longest Tour de France was 5745 kilometers long
Duration:00:01:46
Fact 96 - A snowy climb didn't stop the climbers
Duration:00:01:35
Fact 97 - A frame made of bamboo
Duration:00:01:42
Fact 98 - A puncture repaired in 8 seconds
Duration:00:01:39
Fact 99 - Wheels can cost over 8,000 euros
Duration:00:01:32
Fact 100 - The Tour Down Under runs in peak Australian summer
Duration:00:01:37
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:13