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Cyclecraft: The Complete Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Cycling for Adults and Children (Paperback)

by John Franklin (Author)

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Paperback: 249 pages
Publisher: Stationery Office Books; 4Rev Ed edition (18 April 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0117037400
ISBN-13: 978-0117037403
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Cyclecraft provides a guide to safe cycling both for adults and children. It contains practical advice on how to ride a bike confidently and safely in modern traffic conditions; The following areas are covered, including: how to get started; choosing a bike; basic skills; sharing the road with other traffic; advanced techniques for cycling safety on busier roads and faster traffic; advice on carrying children and goods and riding with others.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you're thinking of taking up cycling, a _must_ read., 28 Jan 2000

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This review is from: Cyclecraft: Skilled Cycling Techniques for Adults (Paperback)

After many years of not cycling (at least 10) I recently decided to start commuting the few miles to and from work. Many posters to the uk cycling group highly recommended this book for all cyclists but I thought that as a born-again beginner it might be of particular use to me. How right I was!

Franklin is a recognised authority on cycle safety issues and in this book he presents some very sensible advice on how to ride your bike as safely as possible. Such things as road positioning in different traffic scenarios and the safe use of "cycle-friendly" facilities are all covered. He also discusses various safety measures such as reflective clothing and helmets in some detail.

Some of the conclusions reached by Franklin are controversial and even counter-intuitive (for instance, he's no great fan of cycle lanes). His opinions are clearly explained, with plenty of diagrams, and he certainly justified the conclusions he has reached to my satisfaction.

I'm positive that I am a much safer cyclist (and driver, and pedestrian) as a result of having read this book. Every cyclist should gain something from it. Anyone thinking of getting themselves (or their kids) a bicycle _must_ read it.

At less than a tenner it's the best insurance you'll ever buy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to get road-wise, 25 Sep 2007

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As in previous editions, Cyclecraft provides very useful advice on road-sharing in general, and detailed advice on how to recognise and negotiate hazardous situations, cyclist-hostile road designs and pretty much all pitfalls and obstacles. Its scope is comprehensive and its style is admirably clear.

The advice to keep your bicycle well maintained is spot on, though you'll need a different book if you want to do such maintenance yourself; this book focuses almost exclusively on how to travel safely and enjoyably.

Since it's published in the UK, the text assumes you will be travelling on the left side of the road. The text is certainly broadly applicable to the Republic of Ireland as well, though, as another reviewer says, the law in the Republic of Ireland currently compels cyclists to use cycle tracks. Given that, the advice in this book on how to negotiate the poorer designs might actually be even more useful there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Top read for new cyclists, 19 April 2006

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This review is from: Cyclecraft: Skilled Cycling Techniques for Adults (Paperback)

I could not agree more with the last reveiwer.
This is the Highway Code for cyclists.
Explains in detail how to be seen by car drivers in all normal scenarios. A must have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The cyclists bible
John Franklin's book is well written, easy to read and never boring.
I have a full driving licence for most vehicles except a bus and over 30 years of driving experience,... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Vincent Licence

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opener
A well-written book with lots of good advice. It has introduced me to a different way of thinking about my interactions with other road users. Read more

Published 3 months ago by M. Brook

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading
A few years ago I bought Roadcraft before doing my advanced driving test. Now, having moved to London and disposed of the car, I discovered the two-wheeled counterpart. Read more

Published 4 months ago by F. Henderson-Gough

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I've been cycling for 20 years and I still found this book very helpful. Whether you are new to cycling or a an experienced rider I would recommend you read this book. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Soul On Ice

4.0 out of 5 stars A helpful 'how to' cycle guide
Cyclecraft is written in an informative and objective way and John Franklin's explanations use just the right tone to speak to both adults and children - not patronising nor... Read more

Published 9 months ago by J. MacDonald

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book about cycling on today's roads
'Cyclecraft' is recommended reading for Bikeability (the national cycle training standard, rather more advanced than cycling proficiency) and that's why many people will probably... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Helen Hancox

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for any budding cyclist or someone more experienced
As an instructor myself I had to read this before qualifying - despite having cycled since childhood this book still had a trick or two up it's sleeve - things which I had never... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Wendy Creed

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