num_pages: 224
description: Covering everything from choosing the right bike and rules of the road to maintenance and customization this practical guide is a must-have for every bike owner from beginner to advanced.Fix a flat winterize your bike try a road race and more. This is your guide to everything you might need to enjoy the sport of cycling in one comprehensive manual.Find your perfect bike customize your ride without spending a fortune learn to do your own repairs and maintenance ride with confidence whether in traffic or on the trail and participate in races cyclocross and other biking activities.PRACTICAL EXPERT ADVICE Bicycle Times magazine reaches hundreds of thousands of everyday cyclists. Their mission is to make cycling fun and accessible for families commuters travelers and weekend warriors included.CYCLE WITH CONFIDENCE Filled with practical wheels-on-the-ground tips this book will make you a safer and smarter rider. Never fear getting stranded by the roadside without the tools or know-how to fix your ride.CYCLING BASICS RIDING SKILLS AND ADVENTURES! A complete breakdown of essential cycling information from choosing the correct bike to suit your needs to understanding the drive train terrain tips rules of the road and more. Learn everything you need to get the most out of your two-wheeled adventure.REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE Tips and education on how to repair and maintain your bike. Learn to fix a flat perform a basic tune-up change brakes and everything else you may encounter in keeping your bicycle ready when you are. 
language: English
title: The Total Bicycling Manual: 268 Ways to Optimize Your Ride
publisher: Weldon Owen