Hello, Bicycle: An Inspired Guide to the Two-Wheeled Life - Softcover

Brones, Anna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607748835 ISBN 13: 9781607748830

Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2016

Synopsis

An inspirational and encouraging illustrated guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance as well as countless suggestions on how to better enjoy your wheels, from packing a bike picnic to crafting art projects using spare parts.

Believe or not, anyone can be great at cycling. Let Hello, Bicycle empower you. Riding a bike is one of life's simple joys--it's fun, freeing, and good for the planet and our health. Hello, Bicycle is a practical guide to the bike life with real-world advice, covering everything you need to know to up your bicycling game and ride with confidence and style. Filled with everything you need to know about:

- Buying new, used, and custom bikes
- Making the switch to bike commuting
- Riding, locking, and storing your bike
- Maintaining your bike at home (and what your mechanic should handle)
- Picnicking, traveling, camping, and touring by bicycle
- Creating DIY bike projects
- And much more!

Adorable illustrations and friendly tips will make even the most daunting cycling endeavors seem doable! This inspiring, giftable, informative, and fun handbook offers something for cyclists of all types, whether you're new to biking, looking to get back into it, or a seasoned rider who wants to take it to the next level.

About this title

About the Author

Anna Brones is a freelance writer and film producer, and the author of The Culinary Cyclist and Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break. She is also the founder of the online food magazine Foodie Underground. Find more of her work at annabrones.com.

From the Back Cover

An inspirational and encouraging illustrated guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance as well as countless suggestions on how to better enjoy your wheels, from packing a bike picnic to crafting art projects using spare parts.

Believe or not, anyone can be great at cycling. Let Hello, Bicycle empower you. Riding a bike is one of life's simple joys-it's fun, freeing, and good for the planet and our health. Hello, Bicycle is a practical guide to the bike life with real-world advice, covering everything you need to know to up your bicycling game and ride with confidence and style. Filled with everything you need to know about:

• Buying new, used, and custom bikes
• Making the switch to bike commuting
• Riding, locking, and storing your bike
• Maintaining your bike at home (and what your mechanic should handle)
• Picnicking, traveling, camping, and touring by bicycle
• Creating DIY bike projects
• And much more!

Adorable illustrations and friendly tips will make even the most daunting cycling endeavors seem doable! This inspiring, giftable, informative, and fun handbook offers something for cyclists of all types, whether you're new to biking, looking to get back into it, or a seasoned rider who wants to take it to the next level.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1607748835
• ISBN 13: 9781607748830
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192