Cyclecraft : the complete guide to safe and enjoyable cycling for adults and children, 4th ed

Cyclecraft provides a guide to safe cycling both for adults and children. It contains practical advice on how to ride a bike confidently and safely in modern traffic conditions; The following areas are covered, including: how to get started; choosing a bike; basic skills; sharing the road with other traffic; advanced techniques for cycling safety on busier roads and faster traffic; advice on carrying children and goods and riding with others. Cyclecraft Titlepage Copyright About the author Acknowledgements Contents Introduction Part I Before you ride 1. Getting Started 2. Advice to parents 3. A safe and efficient bike 4. What else do you need? Part II: Cycling with skill and confidence 5. Basic cycling skills 6. Sharing the roads 7. Riding along 8. Everyday movements 9. Busier roads and faster traffic 10. Non-traffic hazards 11. Cycling in town 12. Cycling in the country 13. Cycle paths and other facilities 14. Cycling at night and in all weathers Part III: Wider horizons 15. Carrying children and goods 16. Tandems, tricycles and recumbents 17. Cycling more often, more widely Index 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.