Hello, Bicycle
Anna Brones
Lately,
I've noticed more and more people out and about on their bicycles. My
city has also recently introduced a bike share program and it
wouldn't surprise me if dedicated bicycle lanes spring up next in the
town. For this reason, I was drawn to this book, wondering if I
should dare to take up bike riding myself.
It
seems strange to think that as children most of us, myself included,
practically lived on our bikes, riding around the neighborhood with
no fear of traffic, rain or anything else for that matter. But
somehow as we aged we ditched our bikes, either for more interesting
entertainment forms or because we just didn't have time to ride. The
longer we went without riding the less likely we were to get back on
again. So, I asked myself if it might be time to join all the other
riders out there, who have rediscovered the joys of riding or never
lost it.
Hello
Bicycle aims to make this easier
by reminding the reader why riding a bike can be fun and healthy as
well. The book is full of helpful hints and tips, such as how to
choose a new bicycle,change a flat tire, and inventive uses for old
bike tubes. It also covers safety issues and introduces one to the
equipment needed for riding safely. I also appreciated the section
which included some interesting recipes for boosting energy and items
that are easily portable. While I didn't think there was anything
that was particularly earth shattering or unique in this book it is
full of common sense advice for anyone wishing to get a bike for the
first time or get back on one after considerable time.
Thanks to blogging for books for allowing me to read this book in
exchange for an honest review.
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