Cycling for Health and Pleasure
Contents
- Argues that cycling is the most beneficial of all exercises, drawing on the author's own health experience.
- Practical advice on choosing a machine, finding instruction, and mastering balance and dismounting.
- Guidance on road riding, touring distances, route-finding, and making the most of cycling excursions.
- Catalogues the common causes of cycling accidents and advises on safe riding habits and first aid.
- Explains the mechanics of efficient pedalling action, including ankle-flex technique.
- Discusses gear ratios, their relationship to speed, and how to select the right gear for conditions.
- Covers systematic training methods, diet, rest, and preparation for long-distance cycling events.
- Reviews appropriate clothing for men and women cyclists, with notes on fabric and fit.
- Miscellaneous tips on machine care, puncture repair, lighting, and equipment selection.
- Supplementary tables and notes on cycling statistics, records, and club information.