Cyclecraft - the Complete Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Cycling for Adults and Children (North American Edition) - Softcover

John Franklin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0117064769 ISBN 13: 9780117064768

Publisher: Stationery Office Books, 2009

Synopsis

"Cyclecraft" is the definitive guide to safe and enjoyable cycling for both adults and children. Whether you are new to cycling, looking to extend your skills, or wanting to know how best to teach your children to cycle, "Cyclecraft" offers practical advice on how to ride a bike confidently and safely in modern traffic conditions. This North American edition of "Cyclecraft" has been specifically adapted to reflect conditions, laws and best practice in the United States and Canada. "Cyclecraft" features: how to get started, with special advice for parents; choosing a bike and setting it up; basic skills such as balancing, steering and gear shifting; how to share the roads and integrate with traffic; advanced techniques for cycling safely on busier roads with faster traffic; and, advice on carrying children and baggage and riding with others.

About this title

About the Author

John Franklin is a consultant and registered Expert Witness on cycling skills and safety and was a member of the government working group that set up the UK National Standard.

From the Back Cover

Cyclecraft is the definitive guide to safe and enjoyable cycling for both adults and children. Whether you are new to cycling, looking to extend your skills, or wanting to know how best to teach your children to cycle, Cyclecraft offers practical advice on how to ride a bike confidently and safely in modern traffic conditions. This North American edition of Cyclecraft has been specifically adapted to reflect conditions, laws and best practice in the United States and Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: Stationery Office Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0117064769
• ISBN 13: 9780117064768
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272