Cycling to work
Subtitle: a beginner's guide
By: Rory McMullan
Publisher: Green
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Totnes
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780857840738; 9781900322126
Subjects: Industries; Transportation; Bicycle commuting; Cycling; Effect of environment on; Public Transportation; TRANSPORTATION; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Description: Maybe you'd like to cycle to work, but think:""I can't; I'm unfit, I don't want to get sweaty, I live too far away."" This book might just change your mind. It is packed with great tips on: buying the right bike and equipment; riding safely in traffic; finding the best route to ride to work; integrating cycling with other forms of transport; basic bicycle mechanics; finding bike buddies. Cycling to work: a beginner's guide gives you all the information you need to get to work on your bike. Get fit, save money, and be green!
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Front cover; Inside cover; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Why cycle?; Chapter 2: Can you cycle to work?; Chapter 3: Buying a bike; Chapter 4: What else do you need?; Chapter 5: Getting started; Chapter 6: Cycle maintenance for beginners; Chapter 7: Is your workplace cycle-friendly?; Chapter 8: It's not all work; Chapter 9: Further information; Index; Also available from Green Books.