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The Cycling Bible: The Complete Guide for All Cyclists from Novice to Expert: Falcon Guides How to Ride

Autor Robin Barton
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mai 2011

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The Cycling Bible is an essential reference for those new to cycling as well as the everyday rider, those riding for fitness or interested in road racing, as well as for mountain bike enthusiasts. From practical maintenance to safety and skills, it is a complete, user-friendly guide with step-by-step diagrams and helpful color photos, providing readers with all the knowledge they need to get the most out of their bike and their rides. Beginning with the anatomy of the bicycle, readers will discover how to get the right size and fit for them. There is guidance on buying essential gear, including female-specific gear. Practical tips and detailed explanations provide the confidence to tackle repair jobs along with tutorials on skills and techniques from negotiating city streets to off-road riding. For those who want to take riding a pedal further, a month-by-month racing calendar and a guide to racing etiquette encourage readers to develop new skills. An international touring section recommends the world's riding hot spots, features family-friendly routes, tracks the great road races, and explores the breathtaking scenery of the top mountain-bike meccas.The Cycling Bible is a lively, accessible, and authoritative guide for cyclists at any level. Find it all here Choosing the right bikeMountain bikingRoad cyclingEssential gearRiding techniquesSafety tipsCycling for fitnessDealing with common injuriesRacing Bike maintenanceCycling with a familyTraining programsThe world's top riding hot spotsInternational touring guide
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ISBN-13: 9780762769995
ISBN-10: 0762769998
Pagini: 352
Dimensiuni: 194 x 244 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.98 kg
Editura: FalconGuide
Seria Falcon Guides How to Ride


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Robin Barton is a London-based journalist specialising in travel, sport and fitness. He co-edited the Independent on Sunday's Sports Active section, focusing on cycling, and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines including the Independent, the Observer, What Mountain Bike and Wanderlust. He has also contributed to Fodor's and AA travel guides. An experienced cyclist, he's raced in Europe and mountain biked through North America.

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Whether you are new to cycling, riding for fitness, or interested in road racing or mountain biking, The Cycling Bible is an essential companion. Illustrated in color throughout, it covers everything from buying the right bike to entering your first race. Comprehensive step-by-step tutorials explain indispensible skills and techniques, and there is expert guidance on staying safe and maintaining fitness levels. A how-to section explains basic bicycle maintenance and demonstrates quick-fix repairs. The touring sectionrecommends some of the most enjoyable rides all over the world, including family- friendly routes, rides following the great road races, and those exploring the breathtaking scenery of the top mountain-biking meccas.

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