Bibliograph

The urban cycling survival guide, need-to-know skills and strategies for biking in the city, Yvonne Bambrick ; illustrations by Marc Ngui

Type

Label

The urban cycling survival guide, need-to-know skills and strategies for biking in the city, Yvonne Bambrick ; illustrations by Marc Ngui

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The urban cycling survival guide

Nature of contents

dictionarieshandbooks

Oclc number

897576435

Responsibility statement

Yvonne Bambrick ; illustrations by Marc Ngui

Sub title

need-to-know skills and strategies for biking in the city

Summary

-- North America's cities have long been the domain of the car, but thanks to the undeniable benefits of active transport, bicycles have an increasing presence in the urban landscape. Yet our cities weren't designed for bicycles, making for intimidating, and sometimes dangerous, environments for cyclists. -- With illustrations to help clarify even the trickiest bike situation, -- is an indispensible, attractive set of training wheels that can make anyone a confident, joyful city rider

Table Of Contents

Why ride? -- Gearing up -- Navigating the streetscape -- Common cyclist setbacks -- Basic maintenance -- Cycling for all ages -- Advocacy and the future of cycling -- Resource guide

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