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Hello, bicycle : an inspired guide to the two-wheeled life / Anna Brones ; illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock.

by Brones, Anna.

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Ten Speed Press, 2016.

Bicycles -- Maintenance and repair.

9781607748830 (pbk.)

185 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Why Bicycles? -- Chapter 2: What Do I Need to Know to Ride? -- Chapter 3: Taking Care of Your Bicycle -- Chapter 4: Biking for All Activities -- Chapter 5: Essential Provisions -- Chapter 6: More Than Just a Ride.

A guide to the world of bicycles and cycling, with practical information on bike buying, riding, repairs, and maintenance as well as countless suggestions on how to better enjoy your wheels, from packing a bike picnic to crafting art projects using spare parts. Believe or not, anyone can be great at cycling. Riding a bike is one of life's simple joys - it's fun, freeing, and good for the planet and our health. A practical guide to the bike life with real-world advice, covering everything you need to know to up your bicycling game and ride with confidence and style. Buying new, used, and custom bikes. Making the switch to bike commuting. Riding, locking, and storing your bike. Maintaining your bike at home (and what your mechanic should handle). Picnicking, traveling, camping, and touring by bicycle. Creating DIY bike projects. Illustrations and friendly tips will make even the most daunting cycling endeavors seem doable. Anna Brones is the author of The Culinary Cyclist and Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break. Find more of her work at AnnaBrones.com.

Hancock, James Gulliver.

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