The Golden Age of Bicycle Racing in New Jersey

The Golden Age of Bicycle Racing in New Jersey Review

Cycling in New Jersey began in the 1880s, when colleges and communities formed some of the nation's first cycling clubs, and the popularity of the sport quickly spread, with races held in Plainfield, Trenton and Asbury Park. The region was also home to cycling's golden era of velodromes, built in Newark and Nutley, and some of the world's most famous cyclists competed here, including Frank Kramer, Willie Honeman, Arthur A, Zimmerman and Alf Goullet. This heritage is still alive today, with the colorful annual Tour of Somerville. Historian and journalist Michael C. Gabriele traces 130 years of cycling history in the Garden State, illuminating the people and events that shaped the sport.

Bicycle Race

Bicycle Race Review

A counting book
for the youngest --
filled with motion,
excitement, and
suspense. Twelve
riders compete
in a bicycle race.
Who will win?
(A word to the wise:
Keep your eye
on Number 9!)

Effective Cycling: 6th Edition

Effective Cycling: 6th Edition Review

The core of John Forester's concept of Effective Cycling is that bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers of vehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities that motorists have.In this new edition of his classic introductory work, Forester reasserts this idea in terms of practice and education as well as theory while also addressing--among much else--the two major forces that have shaped bicycling since the early 1980s: the proliferation of high-quality equipment and the seriously insufficient progress on the social, political, and psychological fronts.The book is filled with details, strategies, and tips that will be useful both to occasional cyclists and to those who enjoy cycling as a way of life--all drawn from the author's many years of experience as a cyclist, a Cycling Transportation Engineer, and the founder of the Effective Cycling Program.

The Electric Bicycle Handbook

The Electric Bicycle Handbook Review

The Electric Bicycle Handbook Feature

• Electric Bicycle component guide
• Electric Bicycle trouble shooting
• Electric Bicycle DIY conversion procedure

Join Nick Rothman, "The Green Gear Head" for the ultimate how to manual on Ebike conversion and maintenance. Color cover and black and white inside, an in depth description of how to install Ebike components on your own bicycle and trouble shoot any Ebike. - Use the component selection guide to help choose the best motor , controller, batteries and chargers for your needs - Detailed comparison of the most popular hubmotors on the market - Introduction to "Through the gears" drive systems - Learn about R/C motors and Batteries - Learn how to convert your bike into an Ebike in one hour - Learn how to troubleshoot and fix any Ebike

Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance

Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance Review

Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance Feature

• By Lennard Zinn
• Basic, step-by-step instructions for regular maintenance
• Adjusting, overhauling, and maintaining front and rear shocks
• Front and rear suspension "pedal platform" adjustments
• Shimano's latest: Dual Control levers, Center Lock rotors, Hollowtech II integrated-spindle cranks More disc brakes and tricks for setting them up Building wheels, both tubeless and disc Complete bolt tightening specifications Paperback, 600 pages, 8 1/2 x 11"

Lennard Zinn explains that it doesn't take special skills to learn how to care for one's bike, only "a passion for spreading new grease on old parts." Clearly, his ambition is to share with newcomers the Zen-like joy of bike maintenance. But it's seasoned bike mechanics that should be tripping over each other for a copy of this comprehensive and ambitious manual. Zinn differs from other how-to books by guiding readers--with plain-speaking text--through almost every imaginable repair on almost every imaginable part. He covers everything from rebuilding hubs, to loosening seized stems, to installing six different types of bottom brackets. He even risks cycling blasphemy by walking mere mortals through the art of wheel building--an intimidating task that can take years to perfect. Although best suited for the old pros, his guide is user- friendly, funny, and essential to anyone willing to love their bike. --Ben Tiffany

Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is the world’s best-selling book on mountain bike maintenance and repair. This smartly organized and clearly illustrated guide—now in two colors for easier reference—can make a bike mechanic out of anyone.

Lennard Zinn’s expert advice makes quick work of mountain bike repair. Newcomers and experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, and Zinn’s practical, time-saving tips. Zinn’s friendly advice and years of experience make tackling even the most daunting task fun and easy.

All the latest high-tech equipment is covered in this new edition, but Zinn does not neglect older bikes. Indeed, no matter what mountain bike you may have in your garage, chances are you’ll find it—and the way to fix it—in these pages.
 

Bicycle Technology: Understanding the Modern Bicycle and its Components (Cycling Resources)

Bicycle Technology: Understanding the Modern Bicycle and its Components (Cycling Resources) Review

This book helps the interested cyclist select the best components and gives technical insights into the way they work. Essential background information for any one interested in the technical aspects of the modern bike and its development throughout history. Illustrated with 800 line drawings and photographs with clear explanatory captions.

The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa

The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa Review

Dysentery, drunken soldiers, and corrupt officials provide the background for Neil Peart's physical and spiritual cycling journey through West Africa. The prolific drummer for the rock band Rush travels through African villages, both large and small, and relates his story through photographs, journal entries, and tales of adventure, while simultaneously addressing issues such as differences in culture, psychology, and labels. Literary and artistic sidekicks such as Aristotle, Dante, and Van Gogh join Peart and his cycling companions, reminding the reader that this is not just another travel book—it is a story of both external and introspective discovery and adventure.