Whether you're looking to hit the open road, scream downthe side of a mountain, or simply take the kids out for a ride,Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition, covers all your needs.Topics include choosing the right bike and accessories, stayingsafe -- around town and on the trails -- training toimprove speed and endurance, making adjustments and repairs, andmuch more (including answering the basic questions you may be tooembarrassed to ask in your local shop).Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition is the perfect place tostart when you want to take up this great sport.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Cycling 7Chapter 1: Getting into Cycling 9Chapter 2: Picking the Right Bike 25Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Gear 57Chapter 4: Making Sure Your Bike Feels Good 81Chapter 5: Finding the Time to Ride 93Part II: Freewheeling Away: The Fundamentals 105Chapter 6: Ticket to Ride: Your First Lesson 107Chapter 7: Knowing the Rules 121Chapter 8: Thinking Ahead for Safety 129Chapter 9: Planning Your Trip and Tips for Safe Riding 141Chapter 10: Toughening Up for Off-Road Riding 165Part III: Rolling beyond the Basics 175Chapter 11: Riding Faster, Tougher, and Longer: Training andImproving 177Chapter 12: Touring and Exploring 195Chapter 13: Cycling with Other People 221Chapter 14: Riding with Babies, Toddlers and Children 239Part IV: Maintaining Your Bike and Yourself 257Chapter 15: Easing Ailments 259Chapter 16: Fuelling Your Cycling 275Chapter 17: Troubleshooting: Can You Fix It? Yes, You Can!285Chapter 18: Making Checks and Adjustments: The Next Step 303Part V: The Part of Tens 315Chapter 19: Ten Bicycling Do's and Don'ts 317Chapter 20: Ten Great Rides in the United Kingdom 323Chapter 21: Ten Great Tours and Races around the World 333Index 345