Robert Hurst
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An unprecedented new look at mountain biking and trail riding techniques from the author of The Art of Cycling Riding obstacle-strewn singletrack trails on a two-wheeled machine is one of those seductive challenges that can never be fully mastered, even by the most talented and experienced. In The Art of Mountain Biking, Robert Hurst deliberately avoids discussion of equipment, training, and other subjects that have already been beaten to death in...
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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 Pocket Guide, veteran cyclist, bike commuter, professional messenger, and author Robert Hurst gives...
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Road Biking Colorado features 40 of the best road biking routes in Colorado. Complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile-by-mile directions, and intimate details of what you'll see along the way, this guide is perfect for the recreational rider. Also included are color maps and photos, and safety tips and notes on local attractions.
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Written for cyclists of all stripes, “Best Bike Rides” books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all are included. Most rides are in the 5-to-30-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, point-by-point miles and directions, and...
5) Bicycle Commuter's Handbook: * Gear You Need * Clothes to Wear * Tips for Traffic * Roadside Repair
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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...
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From historic landmarks to early settlement sites and more, this book is the perfect companion for any hiker with an interest in history. Make no mistake-this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.
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The bicyclist is under attack from all directions-the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the American cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride.
After a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American cyclists fell out of the social consciousness, becoming an afterthought when our cities were planned and built. Cyclists today are left to navigate, like rats in...
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The basic thesis of the manifesto is as follows: The American aversion to bicycling for transportation is a unique historical-cultural absurdity that is based largely on false assumptions and bad information. As the nation's acute energy predicament intensifies, the most simple and elegant remedy available is the one that almost never gets mentioned. The avoidance of the bicycle in recent public discourse has been conspicuous, ridiculous, and downright...
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Family Biking is a guide for parents and parents-to-be on how to introduce their children to the joys and responsibilities of bicycle riding. The guide includes safe methods of transporting children via trailer bike or tandems, taking young children on bicycle tours, fitting a child to a bicycle, teaching all aspects of bicycle safety, as well as how to deal with dangerous or potentially dangerous situations. It also includes how to teach children...
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"The Art of Cycling dismantles the bicycling experience and slides it under the microscope, piece by piece. Its primary concern is safety, but this book goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, diving in to the realms of history, psychology, sociology, and economics"--Provided by publisher.