The Art of Urban Cycling: Lessons from the Street
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Road rash is a precious gift. Road rash is your friend. Bask in it, appreciate it, love it. Above all, learn from it.
The bicyclist is under attack from all directions — the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the urban cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride.
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After a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American cyclists fell out of the social consciousness, becoming an afterthought when our cities were planned and built. Cyclists today are left to navigate, like rats in a sewer, through a hard and unsympathetic world that was not made for them. Yet, with the proper attitude and a bit of knowledge, urban cyclists can thrive in this hostile environment.
Author Robert Hurst dismantles the experience of urban cycling, slides it under the microscope, and examines it piece by piece. The primary concern of this book is safety, but Hurst goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, revealing the bicycle's historical truths and its pivotal role in the origin of the automobile, the psychology of blame and responsibility, the social advantage of communicating solidarity with drivers, and the economics of riding a bike. This book empowers readers with the big picture of bicycling — and gives riders useful insights to ponder while pedaling their next commute or grocery run. Riding a bike will never be the same.
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