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Author:   Gavin Wright ,  Ben Williams
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   UK Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781118364352

ISBN 10:   111836435
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   19 April 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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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

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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.

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