Overview
Written for the novice and veteran cyclist alike, this second edition of the best-selling The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook contains everything you need to know to ride your bicycle farther than the end of your driveway. From selecting the correct bicycle, accessories, clothing, and gear, to maintenance, on-the-road repairs, bicycle safety, and nutrition and training techniques, it details all the preparation and equipment needed to successfully complete a thirty-mile charity ride or the 3,000-mile Race Across America.
Full Product Details
Author: Simon Doughty
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: The Lyons Press
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 19.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.035kg
ISBN: 9781592289486
ISBN 10: 1592289487
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 01 November 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
There is no other book written in the last ten or fifteen years detailing the up-to-date knowledge, technology, style and opportunities in cycling but The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook brings all of this within the grasp of any cyclist wishing to extend their personal horizons either for pleasure or competition. -Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK Brings [up-to-date knowledge, technology, style, and opportunities in cycling] withing the grasp of any cyclist. . . --Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK
There is no other book written in the last ten or fifteen years detailing the up-to-date knowledge, technology, style and opportunities in cycling but The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook brings all of this within the grasp of any cyclist wishing to extend their personal horizons either for pleasure or competition. <br>-Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK <br> Brings [up-to-date knowledge, technology, style, and opportunities in cycling] withing the grasp of any cyclist. . . --Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK <br>
There is no other book written in the last ten or fifteen years detailing the up-to-date knowledge, technology, style and opportunities in cycling but The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook brings all of this within the grasp of any cyclist wishing to extend their personal horizons either for pleasure or competition. -Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK Brings [up-to-date knowledge, technology, style, and opportunities in cycling] withing the grasp of any cyclist... --Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK
Author Information
Author Simon Doughty is a senior coach education officer at British Cycling. A professional cycling coach of national and world record holders in road, track, mountain biking, and cyclo-cross events, he lives in England.
