bicycles

Contains entries on cyclists, events, slang words, equipment, and the history of bicycling as a sport.

A guide to maintaining a bicycle in good operating condition including step-by-step tune-up instructions, a before-every-ride safety checklist, preparing an emergency kit, and making simple roadside repairs.

An illustrated introduction to cycling, discussing clothing and equipment, different types of bikes, the importance of bike size, the basics of riding, safety, racing, and other topics.

Describes many different types of bikes, including the unicycle, tandem bike, racing bike, exercise bike, and trail bike.

A guide to biking that covers the equipment, terrain, and special considerations for road, mountain, and commuter biking.

Traces the history of two-wheeled travel from the invention of the first bicycles to the twenty-first century, and provides information about people and inventions that contributed to the advancement of two-wheeled transportation.

Traces the use of bicycles from their origins to the present day, with competitive racing and all-terrain bikes.

Describes a variety of bicycles from the first one made in 1790 to the high-speed, multi-geared cycles of today and includes information on the basic parts of bicycles and how they work.

"Introduces readers to the sport of mountain biking by teaching how to size up your own bike, the gear needed to ride and repair your bike, and techniques and tricks of mountain biking. Includes famous mountain bike trails around the world, label diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn about the coolest and most innovative bikes including tough mountain bikes, fast racing bikes, and awesome low rider bikes.