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Book: The Complete Book of Bicycling; Eugene Sloane; Hardcover, 1970

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Description

A great holiday gift for that bike history buff in your life.  This dust-jacketed hardcover book covers topics such as the origins of the bicycle, construction, racing, riding techniques, and maintenance.  Numerous illustrations and diagrams.  A great way to learn about vintage bikes, and the sport in general.

Chapter titles:

1.) CYCLING YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH.

2.) PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BICYCLING SAFETY.

3.) SO YOU WANT TO BUY A BICYCLE!

4.) FITTING YOUR BICYCLE TO YOU.

5.) ANYONE CAN RIDE A BICYCLE - HOW TO DO IT.

6.) GEARS TO FIT THE RIDER TO THE ROAD - ALL ABOUT BICYCLE GEARING.

7.) CYCLE TOURING AND CAMPING - A FUN WAY TO SEE THE WORLD.

8.) BICYCLE RACING - A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD SPORT.

9.) THE FAD THAT LASTED - A SHORT HISTORY OF BICYCLING.

10.) ACCESSORIES, PLAIN AND FANCY.

11.) YOUR TIRES AND HOW TO CARE FOR THEM.

12.) PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE FOR BICYCLES - A COMPLETE MAINTENANCE GUIDE.

AS WELL AS A APPENDIX COVERING.

- A CYCLING DICTRIONARY OF TERMS.

- CYCLING ORGANIZATIONS.

- BICYCLE SUPPLY SOURCES.

- BICYCLING MAGAZINES.

Details:

  • Hardcover w/dust jacket
  • 342 pages
  • Published 1970 by Trident Press
  • Written by Eugene A, Sloan

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