Phils Bicycle Book is definitely not for racers or experts. Its a step by step guide to teach you all the basics about bikes and cycling.
With the help of many colour photographs and diagrams, these are just some of the things youll learn:
Benefits of cycling for your health, transport, environment and fun
Why types of bikes you can choose from
How to ride safely
How to change gears
All about riding with children
Which acaessories will give you the most benefit
How to carry your bike in or on your car
Basic maintenance, including how to fix a flat tyre
A brief introduction to each form of cycle sport
A host of useful contact details
By:
Phil Latz Imprint: BA Press Country of Publication: Australia Edition: 2nd edition ISBN:9780992378530 ISBN 10: 0992378532 Pages: 352 Publication Date:01 July 2015 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1 - Why Should I ride? Chapter 2 - Which Bike Should I Buy? Chapter 3 - Before you Ride, Safety First! Chapter 4 - How to Ride Safely and Efficiently Chapter 5 - Children Chapter 6 - Accessorise! Chapter 7 - Transporting and Storing Your Bike Chapter 8 - Maintaining Your Bike Chapter 9 - Taking Precautions Chapter 10 - An Armchair Viewers Guide to Cycle Sport Chapter 11 - Looking for More? Appendix/ useful contacts
Author Phil Latz, who founded Australias largest and oldest cyclying media company Bicycling Australia in 1989, has had a lifelong passion for taking the mystique out of cycling and helping people to enhance their cycling experience. Enjoy the ride!