Thirteen-year-old Phoebe recalls the death of her younger brother Mick in a bicycle accident, which might not have been fatal had he been wearing his helmet, and how she and her family reacted to the tragedy. Closes with an appeal to bikers to wear protective bicycle helmets.
Explains the importance of being safe on a bicycle, whether alone or in a group, on the street or in a park, and points out specific things one can do to remain safe while cycling.
Instructions on organizing a hosteling trip, a bicycle safety meet, bicycle games, and other biking activities. Includes a chapter on mechanical repairs.
Introduces all-terrain biking, describing the selection and parts of the specialized bike, clothing and equipment of the rider, safety tip0 for riding in heavily trafficked and off-road areas and competitive racing.
"Betrayed by his uncle, Dr. V., Ryan must rely on his friends to help him recover and rebuild his life but Dr. V's confederates think the four friends still know too much and follow them to California to silence them"--Provided by publisher.
