A comprehensive guide to the pleasures of riding away from roads addressing all the topics that the off-road cyclist ought to be aware of. Beginning with the bicycle, the authors show how this may be customized to suit conditions and what areas require special attention prior to and after the ride. They go on to discuss ideal areas for off-road riding and how to get there, suitable clothing, the physiological needs of the rider, the countryside code, short-cutting, the weather, first aid and field repair. The book includes explanatory boxes for beginners photographs and simple, clear illustrations and maps.
- ISBN10 0340586540
- ISBN13 9780340586549
- Publish Date 15 July 1993
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 4 May 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
- Imprint Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English