Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Cycling 7
Chapter 1: Getting into Cycling 9
Chapter 2: Picking the Right Bike 25
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Gear 57
Chapter 4: Making Sure Your Bike Feels Good 81
Chapter 5: Finding the Time to Ride 93
Part II: Freewheeling Away: The Fundamentals 105
Chapter 6: Ticket to Ride: Your First Lesson 107
Chapter 7: Knowing the Rules 121
Chapter 8: Thinking Ahead for Safety 129
Chapter 9: Planning Your Trip and Tips for Safe Riding 141
Chapter 10: Toughening Up for Off-Road Riding 165
Part III: Rolling beyond the Basics 175
Chapter 11: Riding Faster, Tougher, and Longer: Training and Improving 177
Chapter 12: Touring and Exploring 195
Chapter 13: Cycling with Other People 221
Chapter 14: Riding with Babies, Toddlers and Children 239
Part IV: Maintaining Your Bike and Yourself 257
Chapter 15: Easing Ailments 259
Chapter 16: Fuelling Your Cycling 275
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting: Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can! 285
Chapter 18: Making Checks and Adjustments: The Next Step 303
Part V: The Part of Tens 315
Chapter 19: Ten Bicycling Do's and Don'ts 317
Chapter 20: Ten Great Rides in the United Kingdom 323
Chapter 21: Ten Great Tours and Races around the World 333
Index 345
