The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cycling

by Vic Armijo

You're no idiot, of course. You learned how to ride a bike when you were a kid, have watched the Tour de France, and even know to shift in to a lower gear when the terrain gets steep. But when it comes to enjoying all the advantages of real, grown-up cycling, you feel about as behind-the-times as your old Schwinn with the banana seat. Don't let the air out of your tires just yet! The complete Idiot's Guide to Cycling is the perfect companion to get you back in ths saddle again whether you want pointers on getting the most aerobic benefit from a spin around the neighborhood or are training for something more ambitious, like a fund-raising bike-a-thon or all-out race. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you'll

352 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

Reviews

[Rolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read a number of these types of books, and this is still the most comprehensive and helpful in terms of day-to-day biking and bike maintenance.

[Jared Fontaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed it however I don't like that didn't go through the different brand names. I need a touring/trekking bike so that I can go camping. I need a book that tells my where to swipe my debt card...