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The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook, 2nd

The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook, 2nd
By Simon Doughty

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From charity rides to touring, here is everything you need to know to  ride your bicycle farther than the end of your driveway.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #387582 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-09-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 264 pages

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"There is no other book written in the last ten or fifteen years detailing the up-to-date knowledge, technology, style and opportunities in cycling but The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook brings all of this within the grasp of any cyclist wishing to extend their personal horizons either for pleasure or competition."
-Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK

"Brings [up-to-date knowledge, technology, style, and opportunities in cycling] withing the grasp of any cyclist. . . "--Rocco Richardson, Chairman, Audax UK

From the Back Cover

Written for the novice and veteran cyclist alike, this second edition of the
bestselling The Long Distance Cyclists’ Handbook contains everything you need to know to ride your bicycle farther than the end of your driveway. From selecting the correct bicycle, accessories, clothing, and gear to maintenance, on-the-road repairs, bicycle safety, and nutrition and training techniques, this book details all the preparation and equipment needed to successfully complete a thirty-mile
charity ride or the 3,000-mile Race Across America.

About the Author

Author Simon Doughty is a senior coach education officer at British Cycling. A professional cycling coach of national and world record holders in road, track, mountain biking, and cyclo-cross events, he lives in England.



Customer Reviews

Very Good, Very British5
This is a fine book--much stronger than the similar one published by Bicycling magazine. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to regularly bike 25 miles or more.

The best part of the book is it is so comprehensive and logical. Everything is covered from equipment to saddle sores. The only downside is that this is so clearly an American English translation from the British original.

Keep in mind the famous quote about Americans and the English being "two peoples separated by a common language" and you will do fine, and learn a great deal from this book.