Description

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Cycling events at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! From long distance cycling to zooming around the velodrome, elementary Spanish readers will discover the speed and endurance it takes to win gold in this sport's road, track, mountain biking, and BMX events. Action photos and North American Spanish translated text introduce cycling's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. A biographical story spotlights Charlotte Worthington, a British BMX cyclist who was the first woman to win gold in freestyle. Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index.