Basic Essentials Bicycle Touring, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) [Paperback]

Dennis Stuhaug (Author)

Book Description

Series: Basic Essentials Series | Publication Date: October 1, 2006

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book.

With this handy book you'll discover how to plan a trip with the right level of challenge, select the appropriate gear and provisions for your trip, get your bike ready and equipped, plan a route, and find the best places to stay.

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From the Back Cover

For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.

Discover techniques for:

Packing and touring safely on your own
Tricking out your bike for easy and comfortable riding
Selecting the proper outfit, from helmet to shoes
Fueling up and keeping hydrated
Pedaling, turning, and stopping like a pro
Surviving traffic in a group ride

About the Author

Dennis Stuhaug started riding a bike with his first Columbia at seven years of age. He's a cyclo-tourist, commuter, competitive cyclist, and race official, as well as a writer for both popular and industry publications. He and his wife, Suzanne, have toured extensively, usually on a tandem, in North America and Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762740094
• ISBN-13: 978-0762740093
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,593,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars For beginners ONLY!, October 17, 2006

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B. Bell (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Essentials Bicycle Touring, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This book has no useful information for anyone that is a seasoned cyclist that has some interest in touring! Very beginner oriented. No real information about touring. This book mostly goes over basics about riding and what you should wear and eat (neither of which i agree with the author about). This book should be titled Cycling for Beginners with a little bit of information about Touring. Total waste of money for me! No packing lists, no gear/rack/pannier suggestions, no information basically! If you are green to cycling then you might find this book useful...all others, buy another book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only for the neophyte, May 8, 2009

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This review is from: Basic Essentials Bicycle Touring, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This book may be helpful if you are an absolute neophyte cyclist, otherwise I do not recommend it. I am an experienced cyclist but have not done any self contained touring. I hoped this book would provide information that would be useful in preparing for my first self contained tour. Unfortunately I already knew more than the book provided.