Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook: Ride with Confidence and Avoid Common Pitfalls (Paperback)

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Product Description

Experienced road cyclists and mountain bikers share the knowledge and tips they wish they had when they started out. They'll help you avoid the common mistakes that can cause frustration and setbacks, and they'll teach you what every new rider should know with skills you can put to use-- starting with your very first ride!

Discover how to:

* Choose the right bike by answering three basic questions.
* Ride safely with traffic.
* Prevent and treat ailments like saddle sores and stiff knees.
* Avoid the most common mistakes of new cyclists.
* Fit riding into the busiest of schedules.
* Train for a century.
* Fix flats fast and perform basic maintenance.
* Become a better cyclist-- in one afternoon!

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Bicycling Magazine's
New Cyclist Handbook
Ride with Confidence and Avoid Common Pitfalls

Experienced road cyclists and mountain bikers share the knowledge and tips they wish they had when they started out. They'll help you avoid the common mistakes that can cause frustration and setbacks, and they'll teach you what every new rider should know with skills you can put to use-- starting with your very first ride!

Discover how to:

* Choose the right bike by answering three basic questions.
* Ride safely with traffic.
* Prevent and treat ailments like saddle sores and stiff knees.
* Avoid the most common mistakes of new cyclists.
* Fit riding into the busiest of schedules.
* Train for a century.
* Fix flats fast and perform basic maintenance.
* Become a better cyclist-- in one afternoon!

ABOUT THE EDITOR
Ed Pavelka has been riding bicycles for fun, fitness, and competition since the mid-1970s. His professional writing career includes 20 cycling books. He was Bicycling magazine's executive editor for 10 years and served as the magazine's director of new ventures.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books; Rev Update edition (August 12, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579542514
• ISBN-13: 978-1579542511
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #933,193 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Every Cyclist, June 18, 2001

By	llama lee (Roseville, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a colection of articles that are a must read for every rider who wants to get a headstart on their cycling education. In one neat little book is advice on a range of subjects like how to buy and fit your bike, simple repairs, riding techniques, training and nutrition. I have purchased and given away at least a dozen of these books to new riders and they all agree that this book made it so much easier to learn and enjoy the sport. It should be required reading by every bicycle rider.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy before you buy the bike, August 19, 2005

By	Gina K (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

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If you haven't bought a bike in years, this is the book. Helps explains bike terms, differences between road and mountain bikes and how to fit a bike. Also goes over riding and health-related topics. Good way to get started.