Na kole ke hvězdám - Co to je Ebicykl + Tipy na týdenní cykloputování + Průvodce po hvězdárnách a planetáriích – Grygar Jiří (2011)

Astrophysicist RNDr. Jiří Grygar, CSc. does not need much introduction. He is a well-known popularizer of natural sciences and has received numerous awards for his professional work. He is also an active athlete – primarily a cycling tourist. Every year, he co-organizes and leads a unique event that has been running for nearly thirty years. In the book, you will learn what its somewhat mysterious name Ebicykl actually means. In short, it is a world-unique connection between astronomy and cycling tourism. In the peloton, outstanding scientists, university professors, as well as amateur astronomy enthusiasts and people from various other professions come together to spend a wonderful time during a week-long summer journey through observatories and landmarks. This community gradually creates its own unique folklore; most participants earn some lifelong position and a corresponding nickname, and everyone has a great time both at Ebicykl and associated events, as well as during their preparation and subsequent evaluation. It is far from being an easy journey from pub to pub or from café to café. On the contrary, during the week, ebicyclists work up a sweat, as they often cover over a hundred kilometers a day on their rides through literally over hills and valleys...