Bicycling: A Reintroduction
THE BOOMER CHRONICLES"There’s a new book I want you to know about: Bicycling: A Reintroduction (Quayside) by Karen Ruth. I just saw a copy of this beautifully designed and easy-to-use book. It’s made for people like us: baby boomers who want to rediscover the joys of biking. According to the author, about 60 million adults ride bikes, and interest in biking is growing rapidly worldwide, with sales up 10 percent to 25 percent over the past 10 years. The book covers everything from why you should ride, to selecting a bike, to repairing it. I highly recommend it."WOMEN'S BICYCLES"You haven’t ridden a bike since you were twelve. Now you want to rediscover the freedom of that two-wheeler. This book is an introduction for you–for adults who haven’t ridden in years or aren’t riding as much as they want to. Sure, you never forget how to ride a bike, but if you haven’t been in a bike shop in years, you will be overwhelmed by all the choices and all the sparkly new machines. How do all the brake designs compare? What sort of frame style is best for your intended riding? This book answers those questions. Also covered are some very basic bike repairs that every rider should master, along with numerous riding tips."