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	bike easy: top tips and expert advice for the new cyclist Peter Andrews Set out as 150, easy-to-read tips "Bike Easy", amusingly illustrated with cartoons and illustrations by Susanna Kendall, is aimed at new and returning cyclists. It explains how to buy the right bike and how to get truly comfortable riding it. It covers kids' bikes, cycling clothes, security and how to carry loads by bike. It prepares the cyclist for the serious business of cycle commuting. It explains the principles of cycling safely and pleasurably on today's busy roads. It also introduces the basics of bike maintenance and gives a list of useful cycling organisations. The author, Peter Andrews, is a lifelong cycling fanatic. In 1996 he set up LifeCycle UK, a unique, Bristol-based charity that aims to inspire people to get on their bikes and to equip them with the skills, knowledge and the confidence to make cycling part of their everyday lives. 70pp more on cycling Price: £6.50
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	on your bike: the complete guide to cycling Matt Seaton 'On Your Bike!' is a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of cycling, including the cultural history of bikes, basic cycle maintenance, urban cycling, cycle sport and bicycle design. It provides straightforward answers to questions such as what the different types of bikes are, how the bicycle developed through the ages and how it might develop in the future. It also raises pertinent questions about what governments and cyclists could be doing to further enhance cycle awareness and cycle safety. 192pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £16.95
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	the bike book Fred Milson Haynes' best-selling Bike Book has now sold over 750,000 copies in a dozen languages. With the pace of bicycle developments moving ever more quickly, this new fifth edition introduces significant changes, including substantial new sections on hub gears and the various types of bottom bracket/chainset combinations now available. Beautifully presented in colour throughout and packed as before with practical information and handy tips, this book - the undisputed market-leader - gives any rider the confidence and knowledge required to tackle regular maintenance, repairs and even major overhauls. 192pp more on cycling Price: £14.99
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	let's ride a bike Ruth Walton Let's ride a bike takes you around the world to find out how bicycles are made and used. Discover when bicycles were invented, why it's hard to cycle up hill and much more! Let's find out is an innovative series of non-fiction books. Through quirky illustrations and lively text, each book helps children find out about the world around them, and beyond. 32pp Children's (6-12) more on cycling Price: £11.99
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	bicycling science David Wilson The bicycle is almost unique among human-powered machines in that it uses human muscles in a near-optimum way. This new edition of the bible of bicycle builders and bicyclists provides just about everything you could want to know about the history of bicycles, how human beings propel them, what makes them go faster and what keeps them from going even faster. The scientific and engineering information is of interest not only to designers and builders of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles but also to competitive cyclists, bicycle commuters and recreational cyclists. The third edition begins with a brief history of bicycles and bicycling that demolishes many widespread myths. This edition includes information on recent experiments and achievements in human-powered transportation, including the "ultimate human-powered vehicle," in which a supine rider in a streamlined enclosure steers by looking at a television screen connected to a small camera in the nose, reaching speeds of around 80 miles per hour. It contains completely new chapters on aerodynamics, unusual human-powered machines for use on land and in water and air, human physiology and the future of bicycling. This edition also provides updated information on rolling drag, transmission of power from rider to wheels, braking, heat management, steering and stability, power and speed and materials. It contains many new illustrations. 480pp more on cycling Price: £19.95
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	the essential touring cyclist: a complete guide for the bicycle traveller (2nd edition) Richard A. Lovett Each year thousands of people pedal across the country, and even more choose weekend or weeklong tours near home or abroad. Bike touring is a way to really see and experience the countryside and come home healthier than when you left. The Essential Touring Cyclist, the only fully illustrated manual for bicycle touring, guides you through choosing a bike, equipping and customizing it for touring, and preparing yourself for life on the road. Other features include getting into shape and dealing with aches and pains, touring solo or with groups, riding skills and endurance techniques, tips on clothing, camping, food, and safety. So whether you're heading out for a few hours or a few months, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist gives you everything you need to know about travelling on two wheels. 160pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £11.99
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	two wheels: thoughts from the bike lane Matt Seaton Cycling is going through a revolution. Over half a million of us take to our bicycles every day and, as a result, the public image of cycling has been transformed. No longer the preserve of the marginal and eccentric few, it's now considered cool to travel on two wheels. Guardian journalist Matt Seaton is one of cycling's greatest advocates. An out-and-out bike nut, he rides to work during the week, races at the weekend and has even been known to attend transport policy conferences in between. In this collection, Seaton not only explores a nation's rediscovered love of cycling, he also investigates the issues that affect all cyclists, from potholes and town planning to cycling etiquette and aesthetics. Whether you're a commuter or a competitive racer, a recreational rider or a cycle tourist, this book will prove irresistible - and enlightening - reading. 256pp more on cycling Price: £7.99
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	bicycle repair step-by-step: how to maintain and repair your bicycle Rob Van Der Plas This new book from the world's leading writer on bicycle technology covers the 138 separate bicycle technical parts and maintenance/repair/replacement operations, each individually explained and illustrated. The book is illustrated step-by-meticulous-step with full colour illustrations and drawings. If you only have one cycle repair book, this is the one: it is both exhaustive and definitive, and easy to follow. 144pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £12.95
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	brompton bicycle David Henshaw Written by a true expert on the subject, the book covers: a brief history of folding bikes, putting the Brompton in the context of previous developments; the story of how the Brompton came about - from a sketched idea by engineer and Brompton founder Andrew Ritchie, to a bike with major sales throughout the world today; Brompton specials - converting for use by children and multiple riders amongst many other uses; and, using and maintaining a Brompton - tips on caring for and repairing your cherished machine. "Brompton Bicycle" will appeal to all those who love this iconic British brand including: Brompton riders & owners and other cyclists - especially those who are curious about the bike's background but also keen to use and maintain it correctly; designers - the Brompton is more than a bike and was used as a British icon in the London 2012 Olympic ceremony in Beijing; and, those who love a good British underdog story of success in the face of adversity. David Henshaw has edited and published A to B magazine, specialising in folding and electric bikes, since 1997 and helped Brompton establish its dealer network in the 1990s. 160pp more on cycling Price: £11.99
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	cycling in the uk: the official guide to the national cycle network (3rd revised edition) Nick Cotton & John Grimshaw Official guide from Sustrans the creators of the National Cycle Network. The book is divided into ten sections - Divided into ten sections - the West Country; South East; London; east of England; the Midlands; Wales; north of England; Scotland; Northern Ireland; and long distance and holiday routes. Information is provided for points of interest and tourist attractions along the way as well as places to eat and drink, however, this is not an 'atlas' of the National Cycle Network, although it does tell you which sustrans maps to buy for the areas you are particularly interested in and for further details. 304pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £14.99
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	escape routes: a hand-picked selection of stunning cycle routes around England Matt Carroll New from the publishers of the Cool Camping and Wild Swimming series' comes Escape Routes; a unique cycling guide that's less about the destination and more about enjoying the journey there - and back. Matt Carroll maps out 60 unforgettable rides across England, from an easy 5 mile-meander to a 20-mile day trip, with something for every level of cyclist on every kind of bike. Enjoy the rush of freewheeling down a hill with the beautiful English countryside gliding by. Get up close and personal with England's most gorgeous coastline. When you're out on your bike you can go where you want, when you want - all in your own sweet time. Combining inspirational photography, beautiful hand-drawn maps, engaging writing and essential practical information - including where to hire bicyles en route - this stunning book will guide you through England's most breathtaking cycle rides. And, when you're ready to give your legs a rest, there's a detailed list of cracking places to eat, drink, and sleep. Hop on to your bike and enjoy the ride. 288pp more on cycling Price: £16.95
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	the ultimate uk cycle route planner Richard Peace For the first time all of the UK's signed cycle routes are brought together on one map. Using the outstanding quality and detail of Times Comprehensive Atlas mapping, route networks such as Sustrans' National Cycle Network and the National Byway are traced, together with details of their status to let cyclists know what to expect - traffic free or on road - as well as planned future routes. Other routes include regional routes such as county cycle ways and those National Trails on which bikes are allowed such as the Pennine Bridleway. A bespoke key highlights services of particular use to cyclists. The UK's rail network and its myriad of stations is detailed, showing at a glance where and how cyclists can combine bike and train to get access to the country's best cycling. Also featured are mountain biking centres (there have been tremendous developments in the building of trails for all levels of rider in recent times, especially in Scotland, Northern England and Wales). The UK's Youth Hostel network is also shown to complete what has to be the ultimate planning tool for any cyclist planning rides in the UK. As the scale of the map makes it suitable for planning rather than navigation, full details are given of where you can get larger scale maps of popular rides, such as the C2C, the Thames Valley and The West Country Way. (sheet map, folded) more on cycling Price: £8.95
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	the london cycle guide Nicky Crowther In this brilliant guide there are 25 carefully planned rides covering both the heart of the capital and the unspoilt countryside on its doorstep. Visit Covent Garden's boutiques and buskers and Docklands' gleaming high-tech buildings; explore London's historic canals, royal parks and attractive green spaces; tackle tough off-road routes in Epping Forest and on the North Downs. The routes will appeal to families and beginners as well as more experienced cyclists. 144pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £9.99
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	great cycle routes: north and south downs Jeremy Evans This is the first book in a series giving routes for both off and on road enthusiasts, graded for length and level of difficulty. Each route includes a detailed map and fact panel, points of interest and refreshment stops, and a description of the terrain to be encountered. All cyclists of any ability, young or old, mountain biker or tourer should find something to suit them. In this book, the entire South Downs way, between Petersfield and Eastbourne, is covered in three rides, and the North Downs routes will take the cyclist along the southern line of the M25 from Surrey into Kent. Jeremy Evans is the author of "50 Mountain Bikes". 128pp more on cycling Price: £7.99
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	coast to coast cycle routes Mark Porter "Coast to Coast Cycle Routes" is the practical guide to crossing Britain, containing all the information any cyclist could possibly need when embarking on a trip. It takes you from West to East and East to West three different ways, following Britain's three most popular coast to coasters: the C2C, Hadrian's Cycleway and the Reivers. This is the 16th edition of the eat, sleep and drink pocket guide, and contains new mapping and spiral binding to make it more user-friendly. The radically updated 2011 edition includes two new alternative spurs to the increasingly popular C2C. The first takes you via the shores of Ullswater past Lowther Castle and the picture postcard village of Askham, before rejoining the old Penrith route. The second takes you through rural Co Durham and into the great city, following the spectacularly sculpted banks of the Wear past the cathedral. These are Odysseys along the byways and traffic-free routes of the northern Lake District, Pennines, Hadrian's Wall country and the spectacular Solway coast AONB. Much of the routing is traffic-free, along compacted cycle-friendly tracks built along old railway lines. The routes are all thoroughly signposted and somehow manage to eke out the least busy country lanes, taking in many places just off the beaten track. This guide has up-to-date listings of all the best pubs, B&Bs, hotels and restaurants. But importantly it also includes maps, topographical profiles, lots of route information and other practical help. Plus historical and cultural background to the fascinating and often beautiful communities the cyclist meanders through. The ethos of the book is to Go Slow, to imbibe at leisure some of Britain's finest and yet often deserted landscapes, whether it be the wilderness of Northumberland or the liquid gold sunsets of the Cumbrian coastline. But it's also handy for the cycle nut who wants to do it over a weekend: every trip, no matter how short, needs careful planning. Coupled with our associated website, it provides the ultimate resource for the leisure cyclist. 236pp more on cycling Price: £11.99
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	birmingham & the black country cycle rides Nicky Crowther In this brilliant guide there are 20 carefully planned rides around the city parkland, canals and countryside of Birmingham and the Black Country. Avoiding cars wherever possible, they explore unexpected green nooks and sights of interest in and around the area. Easy rides are listed for children and beginners, and off-road rides for mountain bikers. There are also listings of cafés and pubs en route and all the ride instructions are accompanied with detailed mapping from Philips and Ordnance Survey. 128pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £10.99
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	manchester cycle rides Neil Simpson In this brilliant guide these 20 carefully planned rides bring you the chance to discover just what great opportunities Greater Manchester has for exploring by bike. From Manchester's industrial heritage to the Pennine hills, using old railway lines, canal towpaths, quiet roads and new cycle tracks, we discover routes that will appeal to beginners and experienced cyclists alike. There are also listings of cafés and pubs en route and all the ride instructions are accompanied with detailed mapping from Philips. 128pp click on image for contents page more on cycling Price: £10.99
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