Cycling For Dummies - UK

ISBN-13: 9781118364352 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 368 str.

Ben Williams

Opis

This complete guide to purchasing, riding and fixing a bicycle for beginners and experts alike covers bicycle safety, riding techniques, and much more.

Recenzje

'Overall, 'Cycling for Dummies' lives up to expectations. It is very good to read (even in public) and...While I am certain that my talents on two wheels will scarcely offer a challenge to the endurance and Olympic champion, it is nice to have something to aim at.' (pocketfulofrye.co.uk, May 2013)'...this is a great introduction to a wide-range of cycling concepts' (Cycling Active, July 2013)

Spis treści

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Cycling 7Chapter 1: Getting into Cycling 9Chapter 2: Picking the Right Bike 25Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Gear 57Chapter 4: Making Sure Your Bike Feels Good 81Chapter 5: Finding the Time to Ride 93Part II: Freewheeling Away: The Fundamentals 105Chapter 6: Ticket to Ride: Your First Lesson 107Chapter 7: Knowing the Rules 121Chapter 8: Thinking Ahead for Safety 129Chapter 9: Planning Your Trip and Tips for Safe Riding 141Chapter 10: Toughening Up for Off-Road Riding 165Part III: Rolling beyond the Basics 175Chapter 11: Riding Faster, Tougher, and Longer: Training and Improving 177Chapter 12: Touring and Exploring 195Chapter 13: Cycling with Other People 221Chapter 14: Riding with Babies, Toddlers and Children 239Part IV: Maintaining Your Bike and Yourself 257Chapter 15: Easing Ailments 259Chapter 16: Fuelling Your Cycling 275Chapter 17: Troubleshooting: Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can! 285Chapter 18: Making Checks and Adjustments: The Next Step 303Part V: The Part of Tens 315Chapter 19: Ten Bicycling Do's and Don'ts 317Chapter 20: Ten Great Rides in the United Kingdom 323Chapter 21: Ten Great Tours and Races around the World 333Index 345

O autorze

Gavin Wright is a cycling journalist and activist. He has led several high-profile cycling expeditions, including a crossing of the Andes and an attempt to set the world record for cycling from sea level to high altitude. Ben Williams is a broadcaster, journalist, lifelong cycling enthusiast and a veteran London cycling commuter.