Paperback. Whether your idea of fun is riding your ten-speed around the neighbourhood or facing the challenges of off-road racing, A Basic Guide to Cycling offers savvy tips for safety and enjoyment. This book provides practical suggestions for buying a bicycle, caring for your bike, and getting and keeping fit. You'll also find up-to-date advice on how to join the community of cyclists, wherever you live. In simple, non-technical language, A Basic Guide to Cycling explains the three disciplines of Olympic cycling -- Road Racing, Track Racing, and Mountain Bike Racing. Special features include: Results of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia; Profiles of leading US Olympic cyclists; Advice on selecting and purchasing a bike; Accessories: what to wear, what to bring with you; Getting started in racing and competitive cycling; Coverage of road, track, and off-road events. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Basic Guide to Cycling (Paperback)
Publisher: Griffin Publishing, Glendale, CA
Publication Date: 2001
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1580000711
ISBN 13: 9781580000710
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: new

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A Basic Guide To Cycling provides practical suggestions for buying a bicycle, caring for your bike, and getting and keeping fit. You'll also find up-to-date advice on how to join the community of cyclists, wherever you live.

In simple, nontechnical language, this book explains the three disciplines of Olympic cycling - Road Racing, Track Racing, and Mountain Bike Racing. This book is endorsed by USA Cycling is the national governing body for amateur and competitive cycling in the United States. Organizations in USA Cycling include the U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF), the National Off-Road Bicycle Association (NORBA), the U.S. Professional Racing Organization (USPRO), and the National Bicycle League (NBL).

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