Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook

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Experienced road cyclists and mountain bikers share knowledge and tips every beginning rider needs to know. You'll benefit from these cycling pros as they hand down skills you can put to use—starting with your very first ride. You'll also learn to avoid the common mistakes that can cause frustration and setbacks.

Discover how to:

• Choose the right bike
• 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!

Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE: THE BIKE (and a few other essentials)
Choose the right bike | Clothing and accessories | For women only

PART TWO: THE BODY
Road position tips | Mountain biking position | Safety first on the road

PART THREE: SKILLS and TECHNIQUES
Your first riding lesson | Road skills | Off-road skills | Nine common mistakes to avoid | Fuel your cycling | Find time to ride

PART FOUR: GETTING GOOD
Principles of training | Instant improvement | Train for a century | Winter workouts

PART FIVE: BODY CARE
What to do about saddle sores | Solve common ailments | Ask the fitness experts

PART SIX: BICYCLE CARE
Fix flats fast | Quick mountain bike tune-up | Rapid road bike tune-up | Anatomy of a bike | Glossary

About the Author

Ben Hewitt, a former Vermont state mountain-bike champion, has been active in racing and training for more than 20 years. He writes about sports and the outdoors for a variety of publications, including Bicycling, Men's Journal, Mountain Bike, Outside, and Skiing. He resides in Vermont.

Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook