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Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook
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By Ben Hewitt
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 (6 Reviews)
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Rodale Books
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Rev Upd
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November 29, 2005 |
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Paperback
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Pages:
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128
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Proven wisdom and techniques to help new cyclists get on the road to better fitness and safe, skilled riding.
Now completely revised and updated with the latest advances in the sport, this comprehensive handbook will help any new cyclist ride with confidence and avoid common pitfalls. Learn how to choose the right bike, ride safely in traffic, treat and prevent injuries, train for a century, and perform basic maintenance. Packed with quick tips from the pros at Bicycling magazine, this volume provides everything the new cyclist needs to achieve optimum cycling performance.
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a good review for old cyclists, May 19, 2010
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I haven't been on a bike in thirty five years. Now I'm trying to get back on it. This book is an excellent source of information. I think it is great for new cyclists or us older riders who want to get back on the bike.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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 Tries to Serve Too Broad an Audience, May 3, 2009
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I purchased this book because I wanted to purchase a new bike, but am confused by all the new technology that today's bicycles have. People spend outragous prices for the simplest of parts. Which parts do I need and are worth the money? Which are not? What kind of a bike do I want for the riding I do?
The book has one section for me. Then it takes off on a wild ride including "training for a century." If you are a casual rider, then training for a century and the other stuff is of no interest to you. And if you are an avid enthusiast, you don't need to be told what a mountain bike is.
It just tries to serve too broad an audience. On the positive side, it is not expensive, and it may have the one or two tips that you are looking for that will make it well worth your money, such as appear in the section on solving common ailments.
I wish that someone would write a book for the person who is new to modern biking. I can't find one. The magazines are no help. They think a cheap bike is one under two thousand dollars!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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 Good start and motivation, September 29, 2008
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This is a good starting point. Covers in a simple way a wide variety of topics using simple language keeping you motivated.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Good introduction to cycling., May 13, 2007
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This book is a good introduction to cycling. It will give good tips on how to set up your riding position, ride securely, differences between mountain biking and road biking, buying appropriate clothing, etc. I'm not a total newbie on MTB but i learned a lot with this book.
I gave 5 stars to this book because as the title says, this is a book for the new cyclist, so if you are a more advanced rider, you can still find it useful but you should look out to something more specific.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A good book to have, September 12, 2006
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Nobody knows everything. Every now and then even the most well versed cyclist has some questions. Put those people to the beginners who need to know everything and the sooner the better and you've got the group who will benefit from this book.
The research that was done to put it together seems excellent. There isn't anything that seems to be left to chance. Of course there could be a little loss when the person isn't aware of a proper name for a part or technique but that will come.
I recommend this book to any cyclist.
6 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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