The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook

Practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear for commuting by bicycle to work, the grocery store, or just getting around town. As sensible and as simple as it may seem, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't happen overnight. Questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules? What do I do when a tire blows? In The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives you all the answers you need for worry-free riding.• The ultimate, practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear• Compact and user-friendly• For riding to work, to the store, or just around town• Color photos and illustrations As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't necessarily happen overnight. Certain questions arise: Do I really need that $1,500 bike? Are Lycra shorts necessary? What about traffic rules? What to do when a tire blows? In The Bicycle Commuter's Handbook, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives you all the answers you need for worry-free riding. The ultimate, practical miniguide to tips, tricks, technique, and gear Compact and user-friendly For riding to work, to the grocery store, or just around town Color photos and illustrations