So help me, I LOLed. Quirky look at cycling cultures, history and gear -- definitely an NYC focus, but funny for anyone who rides and follows cycling So help me, I LOLed. Quirky look at cycling cultures, history and gear -- definitely an NYC focus, but funny for anyone who rides and follows cycling trends....more
A curious meandering travelogue, focused around Byrne's travels by bicycle in a variety of cities around the world, finishing up in his adopted hometoA curious meandering travelogue, focused around Byrne's travels by bicycle in a variety of cities around the world, finishing up in his adopted hometown of NYC. Very thoughtful, great photos, and the binding is surprisingly pleasurable. (no jacket!)...more
A nice little survey of the state of transportational cycling in the US by a Portland (OR) journalist. Looks at some of the major figures in the fieldA nice little survey of the state of transportational cycling in the US by a Portland (OR) journalist. Looks at some of the major figures in the field (thus my earlier note about Forrester, who really does come off as an elitist jerk), and particular cities: NYC, Davis CA, and of course Portland. :) Nothing super-new, but gives one a bit of hope for the future of cycling....more
An exploration of the psychology of traffic, mostly in the US, but with some travels abroad (particularly to the UK, the Netherlands, India and China)An exploration of the psychology of traffic, mostly in the US, but with some travels abroad (particularly to the UK, the Netherlands, India and China). Amazing stuff. Basically, unless you're a brain surgeon, driving is the most mentally complex thing you will ever do. And of course most of the issues that make traffic so insane are psychological. We're just not designed to go that fast. Also, lots of little nuggets of wisdom to save for future conversations. I hope our governor and state/local transportation folks read this book!...more
I need to buy a copy. Clear and even funny (!) explanation of bicycle laws, including some potential differences across states. (Biking under the inflI need to buy a copy. Clear and even funny (!) explanation of bicycle laws, including some potential differences across states. (Biking under the influence isn't against the law in WA. Who knew?) Plus fun anecdotes from the early days of cycling. Maybe not something to read like a novel, but definitely worth dipping into & keeping on hand....more
Some woo-woo hippy aspects, and some obvious stuff, but a overall a lovely book on being a happier cyclist. Would be worth rereading to try out more oSome woo-woo hippy aspects, and some obvious stuff, but a overall a lovely book on being a happier cyclist. Would be worth rereading to try out more of the exercises (acupressure?) and get more improvements in technique. What I did gather out of it is that I need to raise my seat a bit, that my preference for an upright position is okay, to exert force through the whole pedal stroke, and to turn my chin towards where I want to turn. (I have Zoolander's disease: problems turning.)...more
Not really what I need in a cycling book. Definitely oriented towards "serious" road riding/racing, with the largest portion of the book dedicated to Not really what I need in a cycling book. Definitely oriented towards "serious" road riding/racing, with the largest portion of the book dedicated to creating a training regimen.
However: I did get some useful tips on turning better (like Zoolander, I have a hard time turning left), climbing hills, and pedaling more effectively. I'm getting some nice speed bursts now with not that much more effort....more
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