Updated for 2016.
Road Cycling is a guide into all aspects of what is both a wonderful sport and also the world’s top form of transportation. The guide is designed for all levels of cyclist. Learn bike basics including the various parts and what they do then go on to learn more about maintenance, what to wear, how to be safe on the road, and how to be a better rider. The book contains loads of high quality photographs, has handy maintenance schedules and is wrapped up with a fun and slightly irreverent tone.
Road Cycling includes guides to the following topics:
• Parts of the bike
• What to Wear - whatever the weather
• What to take on various lengths of ride
• The tools you need to maintain your bike
• Maintenance schedules - every ride, every wet ride, every 400 kms, 800 kms, 1,000 kms, 1,600 kms, 4,800 kms, 9,600 kms
• How To instructions for basic maintenance tasks
• The Pro Tour
• Tips for riding more safely
• Tips for riding faster, training better and eating more wisely
• Trip computers
• Websites and Book recommendation
For 2016 we have added new sections requested by our existing readers including:
• Buyer’s Guide - tidied to make the file size smaller and with updated 2016 items
• How to ride undulating roads
• More on pedalling technique and improved efficiency
• 2016 UCI Calendar
• Latest on using wider tyres
• New Year’s Resolutions
In 2015 we added:
• Buyer’s Guide - looking at the best bikes, tools, clothes and accessories for 2015 at three price points - entry, enthusiast and expert
• Winter Bikes
• How to 'Fix That Noise'
• Upgrade your bike
• Tackling steep hills
• Treating minor cuts & grazes
• Posture
• Free speed
• Improve your core
• How to crash
• Sportive nutrition
In 2014 we added:
• Heart Rate Zone Training
• Additional section on lubrication
• More information on gearing
• Kms and miles
• Winterise your bike
• After a crash
• Latest thoughts on pedalling efficiency
• Suggestions for supplementary fitness methods
• Explanation on climb categories
• Stretches to try off the bike
• Eating whilst riding
• Tingles and numbness
• Latest bike computers and route planning apps
• Improved design and legibility
Road Cycling is a guide into all aspects of what is both a wonderful sport and also the world’s top form of transportation. The guide is designed for all levels of cyclist. Learn bike basics including the various parts and what they do then go on to learn more about maintenance, what to wear, how to be safe on the road, and how to be a better rider. The book contains loads of high quality photographs, has handy maintenance schedules and is wrapped up with a fun and slightly irreverent tone.
Road Cycling includes guides to the following topics:
• Parts of the bike
• What to Wear - whatever the weather
• What to take on various lengths of ride
• The tools you need to maintain your bike
• Maintenance schedules - every ride, every wet ride, every 400 kms, 800 kms, 1,000 kms, 1,600 kms, 4,800 kms, 9,600 kms
• How To instructions for basic maintenance tasks
• The Pro Tour
• Tips for riding more safely
• Tips for riding faster, training better and eating more wisely
• Trip computers
• Websites and Book recommendation
For 2016 we have added new sections requested by our existing readers including:
• Buyer’s Guide - tidied to make the file size smaller and with updated 2016 items
• How to ride undulating roads
• More on pedalling technique and improved efficiency
• 2016 UCI Calendar
• Latest on using wider tyres
• New Year’s Resolutions
In 2015 we added:
• Buyer’s Guide - looking at the best bikes, tools, clothes and accessories for 2015 at three price points - entry, enthusiast and expert
• Winter Bikes
• How to 'Fix That Noise'
• Upgrade your bike
• Tackling steep hills
• Treating minor cuts & grazes
• Posture
• Free speed
• Improve your core
• How to crash
• Sportive nutrition
In 2014 we added:
• Heart Rate Zone Training
• Additional section on lubrication
• More information on gearing
• Kms and miles
• Winterise your bike
• After a crash
• Latest thoughts on pedalling efficiency
• Suggestions for supplementary fitness methods
• Explanation on climb categories
• Stretches to try off the bike
• Eating whilst riding
• Tingles and numbness
• Latest bike computers and route planning apps
• Improved design and legibility
