iTunes

Opening the iTunes Store.If iTunes doesn't open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or on your Windows desktop.Progress Indicator
Opening the iBooks Store.If iBooks doesn't open, click the iBooks app in your Dock.Progress Indicator
iTunes

iTunes is the world's easiest way to organize and add to your digital media collection.

We are unable to find iTunes on your computer. To download from the iTunes Store, get iTunes now.

Already have iTunes? Click I Have iTunes to open it now.

I Have iTunes Free Download
iTunes for Mac + PC

Winter Cycling

The Definitive Guide to Cold-Weather Winter Bike Rides

This book is available for download with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device, and with iTunes on your computer. Books can be read with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device.

Description

Summer is over, fall is here and winter is on its way. You want to continue cycling through the cold, dark months ahead, but you have some questions:

• Do you need a special bicycle built for winter road conditions?
• How are you going to stay warm while on your bike?
• Will you need to purchase studded snow tires?
• What kind of clothes should you be wearing?
• Which fabrics are best for winter weather conditions?
• How can you be sure that motorists will see you?
• Which type of pedal system and shoes are best for winter cycling?
• How do you know you're not going to lose a finger or toe when the weather gets too cold?
• What is the safest way to ride in the rain and snow?
• How do you prevent yourself from crashing?
• Is it possible to conduct a long-distance bicycle tour during the winter months?
• How do you protect your bicycle from corrosive salt, gravel and sand?
• How can you carry a snowboard or set of skis on your bike?
• Is there any way to continue cycling during the winter months if you don't want to cycle in the cold, rain, ice, or snow?
• What happens if you get caught in a giant winter storm?

Whatever questions you might have about riding your bicycle in the wintertime, the information in this book will not only help you stay warm, arrive home safely and weather even the worst possible conditions, but will keep you smiling all winter long. 

WINTER CYCLING - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

• Introduction to Winter Cycling
• The Dangers of Winter Cycling
• The Various Types of Winter Cycling
• The Various Types of Bicycle Riders

Chapter 1: Stay Warm

• The Dangers of Being Cold
• Assessing The Situation: Is It Safe to Ride?
• Winter Clothing
• Layering Your Clothes
• Fabrics Used in Winter Clothing
• Clothing Examples Based On Winter Cycling Type
• Getting Dressed
• Experiment with Your Clothing

Chapter 2: Equip Your Bicycle

• Which Type of Bicycle Is Best?
• Bicycle Tires
• Fenders & Mud Guards
• How to Carry Your Gear
• Additional Equipment You Should Carry
• Lighting & Visibility

Chapter 3: On The Road

• How to Ride a Bicycle In the Winter 
• How to Keep Your Water Bottles From Freezing
• In Case of Emergency

Chapter 4: Miscellaneous

• How to Carry Skis, Poles and Boots On Your Bicycle
• Carrying a Snowboard and Boots On Your Bicycle
• Winter Bicycle Touring
• Bicycle Trainers
• Cleaning Your Bicycle 

Learn more at http://www.wintercyclingbook.com

Winter Cycling
View In iTunes
  • $6.99
  • Available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.
  • Category: Sports & Outdoors
  • Published: Feb 23, 2013
  • Publisher: Darren Alff
  • Seller: Darren Alff
  • Print Length: 120 Pages
  • Language: English
  • Requirements: To view this book, you must have an iOS device with iBooks 1.3.1 or later and iOS 4.3.3 or later, or a Mac with iBooks 1.0 or later and OS X 10.9 or later.

Customer Ratings

We have not received enough ratings to display an average for this book.