Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook Ride With Confidence and Avoid Common Pitfalls

Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook Ride with Confidence and Avoid Common Pitfalls Experienced road cyclists and mountain bikers share the knowledge and tips they wish they had when they started out. They'll help you avoid the common mistakes that can cause frustration and setbacks, and they'll teach you what every new rider should know with skills you can put to use-- starting with your very first ride! Discover how to: * Choose the right bike by answering three basic questions. * Ride safely with traffic. * Prevent and treat ailments like saddle sores and stiff knees. * Avoid the most common mistakes of new cyclists. * Fit riding into the busiest of schedules. * Train for a century. * Fix flats fast and perform basic maintenance. * Become a better cyclist-- in one afternoon! ABOUT THE EDITOR Ed Pavelkahas been riding bicycles for fun, fitness, and competition since the mid-1970s. His professional writing career includes 20 cycling books. He wasBicyclingmagazine's executive editor for 10 years and served as the magazine's director of new ventures.Pavelka, Ed is the author of 'Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook Ride With Confidence and Avoid Common Pitfalls' with ISBN 9781579542511 and ISBN 1579542514.