Good book for beginners?
08-14-04, 08:56 PM
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Good book for beginners?
I just bought a Specialized Expedition Sport and am a beginning rider. I would like to evolve to a road bike once my aerobelly disappears. Is there a good cycling book for beginners that covers topics like technique, equipment, components, training, etiquette, etc.? I did a search on this forum and didn't see this topic so if this has been asked before, my apologies.
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I don't know of any books that cover pack etiquette or the like. A very good book for the training, nutrition and comfort side is "The Long Distance Cyclists' Handbook" by Simon Doughty.
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Hi,
a good place to start is Effective Cycling by Forrester. Try a interlibrary loan.
a good place to start is Effective Cycling by Forrester. Try a interlibrary loan.
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If you're 50 or older (like me) an excellent book to pick up is Cycling Past 50.
Excellent information for "older" cyclists!
Excellent information for "older" cyclists!
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Originally Posted by RonH
If you're 50 or older (like me) an excellent book to pick up is Cycling Past 50.
Excellent information for "older" cyclists!
Excellent information for "older" cyclists!
