The Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle
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With the latest on bikes, gear, training techniques, and with new coverage of short tours, group rides, and touring internationally, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist will appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Written by a cyclist with thousands of miles on the road, including a months-long California to Maine trek and a tour of Iceland, this thorough, comprehensive, and empathetic guide covers everything an aspiring cyclist needs, from choosing a bike and equipping it, training, health and safety issues, packing for a weekend or a month, touring solo or with groups, repairs, and an extensive resource section. "Everything a person needs to know to travel by bike." - The Denver Post "The best title I've seen on the subject." The Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Mainc) "If you're prone to wanderlust, proceed with caution. You may find yourself suddenly giving two weeks, notice and hitting the road." Outdoor Traveler
Author: Richard Lovett
Format: Paperback, 160 pages, 188mm x 234mm, 299 g
Published: 2001, McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, United States
Genre: Motor Sports & Cycling
Description
With the latest on bikes, gear, training techniques, and with new coverage of short tours, group rides, and touring internationally, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist will appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Written by a cyclist with thousands of miles on the road, including a months-long California to Maine trek and a tour of Iceland, this thorough, comprehensive, and empathetic guide covers everything an aspiring cyclist needs, from choosing a bike and equipping it, training, health and safety issues, packing for a weekend or a month, touring solo or with groups, repairs, and an extensive resource section. "Everything a person needs to know to travel by bike." - The Denver Post "The best title I've seen on the subject." The Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Mainc) "If you're prone to wanderlust, proceed with caution. You may find yourself suddenly giving two weeks, notice and hitting the road." Outdoor Traveler
The Essential Touring Cyclist: A Complete Guide for the Bicycle