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Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling - Hardcover

Book 1 of 2: Bike Snob

Eben Weiss

 
9781742700021: Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1742700020 ISBN 13: 9781742700021
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books, 2010

Synopsis

Cycling is exploding - in a good way. Urbanites everywhere, from ironic hipsters to earth-conscious commuters, are taking to the bike like aquatic mammals to water. BikeSnobNYC - cycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous blogger - brings a fresh and humorous perspective to the most important vehicle to hit personal transportation since the horse. Bike Snob treats readers to a laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and their riders, and offers a unique look at the ins and outs of cycling, from its history and hallmarks to its wide range of bizarre practitioners. Throughout, the author lampoons the missteps, pretensions, and absurdities of bike culture while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm for cycling itself. Bike Snob is an essential volume for anyone who knows, is, or wants to become a cyclist. Bycicles have experienced a resurgence in popularity over the past few years so this book is sure to appeal to many. The book includes 2-colour sketches and breakout boxes with hints and tips throughout. Visit the popular blog at http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/

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About the Author

A humourous look at the ins and outs of cycling.

From the Back Cover

Cycling is exploding-in a good way. Urbanites everywhere, from ironic hipsters to earth-conscious commuters, are taking to the bike like aquatic mammals to water. BikeSnobNYC-cycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous blogger-brings a fresh and humorous perspective to the most important vehicle to hit personal transportation since the horse. Bike Snob treats readers to a laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and their riders, and offers a unique look at the ins and outs of cycling, from its history and hallmarks to its wide range of bizarre practitioners. Throughout, the author lampoons the missteps, pretensions, and absurdities of bike culture while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm for cycling itself. Bike Snob is an essential volume for anyone who knows, is, or wants to become a cyclist.

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Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1742700020
ISBN 13 
9781742700021
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
255