With cities across the country adding miles of bike lanes and building bike-share stations, bicycling is enjoying a new surge of popularity in America. It seems that every generation or two, Americans rediscover the freedom of movement, convenience, and relative affordability of the bicycle. The earliest two-wheeler, the draisine, arrived in Philadelphia in 1819 and astonished onlookers with the possibility of propelling themselves "like lightning."...

Tom tells all about his bicycle, his ride to work past trucks, cars, and even elephants, and his job as a circus performer. Preschool.

Ride along with Team Hot Wheels as they experience the biggest jumps, the sharpest turns, and the fastest speeds

“No matter what or how you ride, read this book and remind yourself just how enjoyable cycling can and should be.”—Eben Weiss, author of The Enlightened Cyclist
 
Just Ride is a revelation. Forget the ultralight, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid—just get on your

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From the author of The Mountain Bike Skills Manual, this take-along guide has everything you need to know when you're out on your mountain bike. Mountain bike racer and trainer, Clive Forth, emphasizes practical skills that a surprising number of riders lack, including changing your chain, adjusting your gears, fixing breaks, and mending punctures. Included is information on getting the best out of your bike and your ride – from cornering effectively...

Everyone's cycling nowdays. City streets are thronged with cyclists on the latest cool bikes, and more and more of us are cycling for fun at the weekends. You may love to cruise the streets and lanes with the wind in your hair, but would you be able to fix your bike if it let you down? Fix Your Bike is a brilliantly straightforward, stylish and no-fuss approach to getting you geared up and back on your bike in no time. It's a visually stunning, clear-cut...

Interest in bicycling is growing rapidly, with worldwide industry sales up 10 to 25% per year over the past decade. There are currently 450 million bicycles owned in the US, with over 60 million adult riders. Interest in commuting (gas prices), health and fitness (boomers retiring), and environmental concerns (zero emissions) are converging to make bicycling a subject area of continued high growth. This book is designed as an introduction to bicycling,...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide of 1947 by Harold Briercliffe. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the northern England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various...

“Best Bike Rides Boston” describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Boston area. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5-to-30-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.

Cuando en 2004 el ciclista escocés David Millar fue detenido y expulsado de la competición internacional por haber utilizado sustancias ilegales para incrementar su rendimiento, su vida de ensueño se vino abajo. Millar lo perdió todo: un contrato millonario con uno de los principales equipos del pelotón, su estilo de vida en la opulenta ciudad de Biarritz, el apoyo de sus colegas más cercanos e incluso la medalla de oro que había conquistado...