Bicycle Commuter's Handbook (Paperback)

Robert Hurst

ISBN 10: 0762784687 / ISBN 13: 9780762784684

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, Old Saybrook, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules? What to do when a tire blows? In The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives you all the answers you need for worry-free riding. The ultimate, practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear Compact and user-friendly For riding to work, to the grocery store, or just around town Color photos and illustrations Practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear for commuting by bicycle to work, the grocery store, or just getting around town. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bicycle Commuter's Handbook (Paperback)
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Old Saybrook
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762784687
• ISBN 13: 9780762784684
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn’t necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules? What to do when a tire blows? In The Bicycle Commuter’s Handbook, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives you all the answers you need for worry-free riding.

• The ultimate, practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear
  
  
• Compact and user-friendly
  
  
• For riding to work, to the grocery store, or just around town
  
  
• Color photos and illustrations

About the Author

Robert Hurst is the author of The Cyclist's Manifesto and The Art of Cycling (both FalconGuides) and has logged nearly 200,000 miles on his bike. He lives in Denver, Colorado.