Effective Cycling : 6th Edition (Paperback)

by John Forester

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The core of John Forester's concept of Effective Cycling is that bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers of vehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities that motorists have. In this new edition of his classic introductory work, Forester reasserts this idea in terms of practice and education as well as theory while also addressing--among much else--the two major forces that have shaped bicycling since the early 1980s: the proliferation of high-quality equipment and the seriously insufficient progress on the social, political, and psychological fronts. The book is filled with details, strategies, and tips that will be useful both to occasional cyclists and to those who enjoy cycling as a way of life--all drawn from the author's many years of experience as a cyclist, a Cycling Transportation Engineer, and the founder of the Effective Cycling Program.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780262560702
  • ISBN-10: 0262560704
  • Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
  • Date: December 1992
  • Page Count: 625

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Table of Contents

Preface to the Sixth Edition ix
Preface xv
Introduction xxi
The Bicycle
Mechanical Safety and Operational Inspection
4(2)
Bicycles, Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
6(24)
Steering and Handling
30(5)
Brakes
35(15)
Gears
50(21)
The Shapes of Bicycles
71(5)
Dimensional Standards
76(6)
Maintenance
Wired-On Tires and Pumps
82(16)
Tubular Tires
98(10)
Cleaning and Lubrication
108(6)
Bearings
114(16)
Installing Wheels in a Frame
130(2)
Matching Hubs to Fork Ends
132(5)
Adjusting Derailleurs
137(12)
Five-Speed Hub Gears
149(8)
Cranks and Chainwheels
157(4)
Chains
161(4)
Freewheels and Clusters
165(5)
Rims and Spokes
170(5)
Building Wheels
175(8)
Leather
183(3)
The Cyclist
Basic Skills: Posture, Pedaling, and Maneuvering
186(15)
Emergency Maneuvers
201(7)
Keeping Your Body Going
208(11)
The Physiology and Technique of Hard Riding
219(27)
The Cycling Environment
Basic Principles of Traffic Cycling
246(1)
The Why and Wherefore of Traffic Law
247(10)
Accidents
257(22)
Where to Ride on the Roadway
279(24)
Avoiding Straight-Road Hazards
303(4)
Changing Lanes in Traffic
307(6)
Riding the Intersections
313(18)
Riding at Night
331(31)
Riding in the Rain
362(5)
Riding in Cold Weather
367(11)
Enjoying Cycling
Commuting and Utility Cycling
378(18)
Mountain Riding
396(12)
Club Riding
408(16)
Touring
424(28)
Racing
452(15)
Cycling with Love
467(23)
Cycling in Society
How Society Pictures Cycling
490(15)
Bike-Safety Programs and the Cyclist-Inferiority Phobia
505(10)
The Federal ''Safety'' Standard for Bicycles
515(10)
Revising the Laws to Control Cyclists
525(9)
The Bikeway Controversy
534(16)
The Minute Penalties for Killing Cyclists
550(5)
Policies of Cycling Organizations and Bicycle Advocacy Organizations
555(11)
Political Strategy for Cyclists
566(23)
Appendixes
A Description of Effective Cycling Course
580(1)
B Outline of Effective Cycling Course
581(5)
C Final Exam for Effective Cycling Course
586(3)
Index 589

 

2 Ratings

  • ISBN: 9780262560702
  • Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
  • Date: December 1992
  • Page Count: 625
  • Availability: In stock. Usually ships within 24 hours.