The enlightened cyclist : commuter angst, dangerous drivers, and other obstacles on the path to two-wheeled transcendence

The author of Bike Snob helps bike commuters transcend common obstacles and handle cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists with grace.The joys of commuting by bike attract scores of new converts every year. But as fresh-faced cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations—careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists, to name a few. In this follow-up to Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm. He asks the question: If we become better commuters, will that make us better people? From the deadly sins of biking to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists, this primer on bike travel is a must-read for cyclists new and seasoned alike. The joys of commuting by bike attract scores of new converts every year. But as fresh-faced cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations—careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists, to name a few. In this follow-up to the best-selling Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm, asking the question: If we become better commuters, will that make us better people? From the deadly sins of biking to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists, this primer on bike travel is a must-read for cyclists new and seasoned alike. "The joys of commuting by bike attract scores of converts every year. But, as cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations - careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, roller disco inline skaters, and overly aggressive race-to-the-next-stoplight fellow cyclists ... But never fear. In this follow-up to ... Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of getting thrre by bike with humor and enthusiasm, doling out much-needed advice ..."--Back cover Addresses the trials of commuting by bicycle in a city, which include contending with careless drivers, pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists