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Tables of Contents for The Essential Cyclist
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
ix
2
Foreword
xi
1 Why Ride a Bike?
1
6
2 Equipment
7
32
Types of Bicycles
Pedals
Riding Accessories
How Bicycles Work
Bicycle Fit
3 Safety
39
14
Making Your Bicycle Equipment Safe
Riding Skills
How Bicycle-Car Accidents Occur
A Safe and Defensive Riding Style
Safety Equipment
4 Riding
53
42
First Rides
Group Riding
Commuting
Mountain Biking
Touring
Riding a Century
Racing
Stationary Training
5 Travel with Your Bicycle
95
6
By Car
By Airplane
6 Training
101
14
Goals
Training Principles
Workouts
Keeping a Training Diary
Training with Others
Hills
Heart-Rate Monitoring
7 Diet and Nutrition
115
6
8 How to Fix a Flat Tire
121
8
9 Common Questions
129
6
Appendix A: For More Information
135
7
Appendix B: Monthly Training Log
142
2
Index
144