Whether you?re looking to hit the open road, scream down the side of a mountain, or simply take the kids out for a ride, Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition, covers all your needs. Topics include choosing the right bike and accessories, staying safe ? around town and on the trails ? training to improve speed and endurance, making adjustments and repairs, and much more (including answering the basic questions you may be too embarrassed to ask in your local shop).
Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition is the perfect place to start when you want to take up this great sport.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Cycling 7
Chapter 1: Getting into Cycling 9
Chapter 2: Picking the Right Bike 25
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Gear 57
Chapter 4: Making Sure Your Bike Feels Good 81
Chapter 5: Finding the Time to Ride 93
Part II: Freewheeling Away: The Fundamentals 105
Chapter 6: Ticket to Ride: Your First Lesson 107
Chapter 7: Knowing the Rules 121
Chapter 8: Thinking Ahead for Safety 129
Chapter 9: Planning Your Trip and Tips for Safe Riding 141
Chapter 10: Toughening Up for Off-Road Riding 165
Part III: Rolling beyond the Basics 175
Chapter 11: Riding Faster, Tougher, and Longer: Training and Improving 177
Chapter 12: Touring and Exploring 195
Chapter 13: Cycling with Other People 221
Chapter 14: Riding with Babies, Toddlers and Children 239
Part IV: Maintaining Your Bike and Yourself 257
Chapter 15: Easing Ailments 259
Chapter 16: Fuelling Your Cycling 275
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting: Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can! 285
Chapter 18: Making Checks and Adjustments: The Next Step 303
Part V: The Part of Tens 315
Chapter 19: Ten Bicycling Do’s and Don’ts 317
Chapter 20: Ten Great Rides in the United Kingdom 323
Chapter 21: Ten Great Tours and Races around the World 333
Index 345
About the Author :
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.
Review :
"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)
