{"product_id":"the-essential-touring-cyclist-the-complete-guide-for-the-bicycle-traveler-paperback-3","title":"The Essential Touring Cyclist: The Complete Guide for the Bicycle Traveler - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Lovett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back--and it's better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you're heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Series--Your Trusted Guides \"One of the best pieces of equipment you can get to prepare for a tour.\"--\u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you like to bicycle and you're prone to wanderlust, proceed with caution before reading \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Touring Cyclist\u003c\/i\u003e . . . you may find yourself suddenly giving two weeks' notice and hitting the road.\"--\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Just about everything a person needs to know to travel by bike.\"--\u003ci\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach year thousands of people pedal across the country, and even more choose weekend or weeklong tours near home or abroad. Bike touring is a way to really see and experience the countryside and come home healthier than when you left. \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Touring Cyclist\u003c\/i\u003e, the only fully illustrated manual for bicycle touring, guides you through choosing a bike, equipping and customizing it for touring, and preparing yourself for life on the road. Other features include \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting into shape and dealing with aches and pains \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouring solo or with groups \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiding skills and endurance techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on clothing, camping, food, and safety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're heading out for a few hours or a few months, this new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Touring Cyclist\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to know about traveling on two wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard A. Lovett\u003c\/b\u003e has published more than 2,000 articles on travel, science, and cycling for such publications as the \u003ci\u003eEconomist, Backpacker, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Leisure\u003c\/i\u003e. The coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFreewheelin': A Solo Journey Across America\u003c\/i\u003e, he has bicycled more than 50,000 miles, including a 5,400-mile trek from California to Maine. He is also coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Cross-Country Skier: A Step-by-Step Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlberto Salazar's Guide to Running\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.1 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 08, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42034710741072,"sku":"9780071360197","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/cXAzNDlzeG53b2ZlU1gvSVZqQTBCQT09_60f955a7-da6c-4297-9d85-646c5b600e26.webp?v=1771837741","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-essential-touring-cyclist-the-complete-guide-for-the-bicycle-traveler-paperback-3","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}