As an expert in bicycling for health, fun, and charities, the author discovered that cycling on a regular basis improved her arthritic joint conditions, lowered her blood pressure, and helped her lose weight. Bicycling also increased her circle of outdoor friendships. Like the author, you’ll soon be saying, "Bicycling is the sport that awakened my soul, challenged my body, and made me want to change my lifestyle."

Bicycling for Fitness and Fun

by Edith Brown

CONTENTS

BICYCLING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

THE AWAKENING

My Lifestyle Change

Your Lifestyle Change

SELECTING A TYPE OF BIKE

Mountain Bikes

Road Bikes

Hybrids

City and Utility Bikes

A Good First Bike

Recumbent Bike

Women’s Bicycles

GETTING THE RIGHT FIT IN A BIKE

Frame Fitting

Fine Tuning a Fit

The Seat

Proper Clothing

The Handlebars

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Helmets

Gloves

Eyewear

SKILLS

Practice

Instructions from Others

CYCLIST’S SURVIVAL KITS

Short Trips

Longer Trips

Camping Trips

Basic Tool Kit for the Road

BIKING WITH AND FOR OTHERS

Bicycling Clubs

Charities

CONCLUSION

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