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Tables of Contents for The Everything Bicycle Book
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Chapter 1: A Brief History of Bicycles
3
14
Prehistory
3
2
Dawn of the Hobby Horse
5
5
The Golden Age of Bicycles
10
3
The Wide World of Cycling
13
4
Chapter 2: Bicycle Technology
17
26
Parts of a Bicycle
17
3
Frame Design
20
3
Materials
23
3
Ball Bearings
26
1
Steering
27
2
How Do Bicycles Stay-Up?
29
1
Wheels and Tires
30
2
Transmission
32
6
Suspension
38
1
Brakes
39
4
Chapter 3: Bicycle Types
43
20
Road Bikes
43
5
Mountain Bikes
48
3
Hybrid Bikes
51
1
Tandems
52
3
Recumbent Bikes
55
2
Other Special Bikes
57
6
Chapter 4 Buying a Bicycle
63
24
Deciding on the Type of Bicycle You Want
63
2
Where to Look for a Bicycle
65
4
What to Look for in a Bike
69
5
Finding the Right Fit
74
5
Getting the Right Price
79
1
Bicycle Manufacturers
80
2
Top 100 Bike Shops
82
5
Chapter 5: Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
87
26
Tools for Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
87
1
Inspection Before the Ride
88
2
Maintenance
90
3
Brakes
93
2
Wheels and Tires
95
7
Derailleurs and Freewheel
102
2
Saddle and Seat Post
104
1
Handlebars and Stem
105
1
Sprockets and Chain
106
3
Tandem Maintenance
109
4
Chapter 6: Riding Techniques
113
24
Body Posture and Position
113
3
Pedaling
116
2
Braking
118
1
Shifting Gears
119
2
Turning and Steering
121
2
Hill Climbing
123
2
Descending
125
1
Mountain Bike Riding
126
1
Speed
127
1
One-Handed ands No-Handed Riding
128
1
Riding with Groups
129
3
Jumps and Wheelies
132
1
Teaching Kids to Ride
133
4
Chapter 7: Bicycle Safety
137
31
Rules of the Road
137
4
Rules of the Trail
141
1
Road Hazards
142
3
Handling Road Traffic
145
5
Thanks But No Thanks: Bike Lanes and Bike Paths
150
2
What To Do if You Get Into an Accident
152
1
Bike Safety Tips for Motorists
153
1
Safety Equipment
154
4
Riding at Night
158
1
Child Safety and Bikes
159
2
First Aid for Bicyclists
161
2
Bike Safety Advocacy
163
5
Chapter 8: Outfitting and Accessories
166
21
Helmets and Caps
168
4
Eyewear
172
1
Gloves
173
1
Other Protecting Gear
174
1
Clothing
175
3
Shoes and Socks
178
2
Cold Weather Wear
180
2
Rainwear
182
2
Windbreakers
184
1
Accesssories
185
4
Chapter 9: Bicycling for Exercise and Health
189
40
Health Benefits of Biking
189
2
Mental Fitness
191
2
Weight Loss
193
2
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Workout
195
3
Muscle Toning
198
1
Health Concerns
199
2
Women and Cycling
201
2
Planning an Exercxise Workout or Training Regimen
203
9
Strecthing Before Riding
212
2
Stationary Bikes
214
2
The Biker's Diet
216
6
Common Biking Ailments and Treatments
222
7
Chapter 10: Bicycling for Transporation
229
22
Why Use Bicycles for Transportation?
229
3
Bike-Friendly Communities
232
3
Business Uses of Bicycles
235
2
Using Bicycles with Other Transportation
237
2
Finding the Best Routes
239
2
Parking
241
1
Protecting Your Bike from Theft
242
2
Commuting Basics
244
7
Chapter 11: Bicycling for Sport
251
23
A History of Cycling Sports
251
5
Road Racing
256
3
Track Racing
259
3
Off-Road Racing
262
3
A Spectator's Guide to Bike Racing
265
3
How to Get into Racing
268
6
Chapter 12: Bicycle Touring
274
23
Bike Clubs
274
2
Day Rides
276
1
Extended Day Touring
277
1
Bike Camping
278
1
Maps and Guide Books
279
2
Packing Hows and Whats
281
3
Tour Operators
284
2
Popular Rides and Festivals
286
3
Traveling with Your Bicycle
289
1
The Best Places for Bike Touring and Trail Riding
290
2
Century Rides
292
5
Appendix
297
9
Glossary of Bicycling Terms
297
2
Bike Books
299
2
Bike Magazines and Newsletters
301
1
Cycling Organizations
302
2
Cycling Online
304
2
Index
306