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City Cycling (Paperback)

by Richard Ballantine (Author)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Snowbooks; UK open market ed edition (1 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905005601
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905005604
  • Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 13.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 121,286 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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If there is only one book about cycling you should own - then this is it! Amazon.com "Entertaining, informing, inspiring"-- Cycling Edinburgh "In short, it is a wonderful little book" --The Washingmachine post


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The legendary Richard Ballantine is back! Author of the world-wide bestseller "Richard's Bicycle Book", he pioneered modern cycling methods in the 1970s and went on to be a household name amongst cyclists. Now he shares his years of experience with a new generation of cyclists. Numbers of urban cyclists have recently exploded thanks to higher congestion and a renewed appreciation of the speed and low cost of bike journeys in town. Richard guides the city cyclist through the pitfalls of riding in traffic, how to buy and maintain a good bike, safety and riding with confidence. A must for anyone thinking about braving the roads and experienced city cyclists alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - concise, helpful and fun, 21 Sep 2007
By N. S. Drake "naturenick" (Oxfordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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City Cycling is a superb read. I picked it up for hints and tips on buying a bike but ended up reading it cover to cover in a few days, and I know I'll be going back to sections now and then too. It's full of useful stuff and covers all the basics - types of bikes, maintenance, riding, traffic - and is very clear with plenty of great photos. But the thing that makes this book stand out is the writing - very accessible, witty and heart-felt. Great fun and inspirational. Read the bits on riding in traffic ('you are traffic'!) and you'll feel better about cycling in cities and towns. There are plenty of good cycling books but few that contain so much good stuff, and none that I know are as fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars City Cycling - Simply Excellent, 5 Oct 2007
By T. C. Green "Tim Green" (Kingston Upon Hull) - See all my reviews
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A brilliant book on general cycling for all to enjoy. Aimed at the average Joe Public urban cyclist, this book explains all you need to know in a witty and informative manner. A great reference book, yet very easy to read cover to cover. Anyone concerned about the prospect of cycling to work in busy traffic should buy this book; it will put your fears in perspective and to one side, allowing you to get on your bike and join the Cycling revolution which is happening across Britain. Whether you are a complete non cyclist or Lance Armstrong you'll enjoy this book, guaranteed. Tip Top.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for all cyclists, everywhere, 19 May 2008
By R. Bragg "bibliophile" (UK) - See all my reviews
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With this new book Richard Ballantine continues to delight his existing loyal readership and lights the fire of enthuisiam in novices and those just on the tipping point of taking the cycling plunge. I recall one of his most famous quotes: "Just get a bike, any bike ..." Wise words. I hope that this book lives and grows in future years. Get this book and get a bike. Hot wheels, Richard.
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