Twenty-five talented writers and cartoonists each provide a unique take on bicycling.

This revised and updated third edition of The Haynes Bicycle Book contains everything you need to know to help you enjoy and maintain your bicycle. Illustrated with more than 700 photos, the step-by-step repair and maintenance guide will help you with: Setting up your bike Routine maintenance Troubleshooting Easy-to-follow repair procedures for your road, mountain, hybrid, cruiser or BMX bike

Provides suggestions to help prioritize and streamline activities, including work, home, and relationships, in a time-saving manner.

The 137-mile Coast to Coast Route (C2C) was the first national cycle route in Britain and has grown to become the most popular long-distance cycle ride in the country. Tackling the route over five days is a marvellous mini-adventure that should appeal to all sorts of cyclists. Every stage of the route, from Whitehaven on the west coast of Cumbria to Tynemouth in the east, is described by author Nicolas Mitchell, including fascinating accounts of its rich industrial heritage and details of the many opportunities to explore its glorious natural history. The guide includes route maps and elevation charts indicating the ascent and descent; full-colour and archive photographs of all the sights along the way; details listings of accommodation, places to eat and drink and local bike shops and finally, advice on how to prepare yourself and your bike for the trip. Fully illustrated with 75 colour photographs, 6 route maps and 6 elevation graphs.

The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolvedinto racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well asdiscussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.

Today, there are more bikes to choose from than everbefore, and the choice is yours. With the help of thisbook, you'll make easy work of it. Clearly illustratedand concisely written, Buying a Bike explains thedifferences to watch out for and how to make sure you getthe bike that best suits your needs. Separate chapters onselecting the right bike and other equipment, determiningthe correct size, getting comfortable on the bike, buyingsecondhand bikes, using the gears, routine maintenance,and basic repairs.