IF you are fed up of getting stuck in traffic jams on the daily commute, or would like to see more of the great outdoors, this practical guide by cyclist and journalist Helen Pidd will help you get on your bike.
The book offers handy pointers on everything from visiting the cycle shop and choosing what to wear to maintaining your bike and preventing it from being stolen. Once the stabilisers are off, it offers suggestions on classic bike rides, cycling holidays and competitive events.
It is particularly recommended for anyone considering cycling to work, with a whole chapter advising on how to keep safe and clean on the ride into the office.
The book is written with wit and features attractive, glossy pages and great photography. Also, Pidd’s enthusiasm for cycling is infectious. For anyone thinking of investing in a bike, this may be the push down the hill they need.
Lucy Christie
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