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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading > Cycling
How to enjoy New Zealand's cycle trail network, by a writer who
knows them like the back of his hand. How to enjoy New Zealand's
cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of
his hand. Nga Haerenga - the New Zealand Cycle Trails - began as a
vision to inspire people to experience New Zealand's great outdoors
by bike. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the
different trails - how to get there, what you will see, level of
difficulty, things to take, places to eat and places to stay. There
is fascinating background information on each area - its history
and the local flora and fauna - as well as on the ride itself. This
new edition covers several new sections of the trails, and provides
updates on any on-going construction work. There is also a highly
practical section full of advice on choosing the right bike, gear
to take, cell phone coverage in the different areas, weather and
the best times of year for each trail, environmental care and
useful websites. Written by New Zealand's top cycling writer, the
book is aimed at family groups and first-time cyclists as well as
more experienced groups. It's accompanied by colour photos,
elevation profiles and maps of each trail. This new fully revised
edition also provides an introduction to Tour Aotearoa which goes
from Cape Reinga to Bluff. It's a 3000-km length of New Zealand
ride, taking in many of the Great Rides, and connecting them
together with the safest and most enjoyable roads and tracks
available. The route is fully open to the public. It can be done in
one highly adventurous hit, or divided up into shorter lengths and
completed over a period of time. Don't put your bike on the bike
rack without this book!
DON'T LET WINTER STOP YOU. RIDE YOUR BIKE ALL YEAR LONG 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 is a book for people who are totally new to riding a
bike in the wintertime. This is not a book for experienced bicycle
riders already familiar with riding in cold, rain, ice and snow. In
this book you will learn how to: - Equip your bicycle for winter
weather riding. - Dress properly and stay warm. - Ride safely on
ice and snow. - Clean and protect your bicycle after each ride. -
Plus a whole lot more No matter what type of cyclist you might be,
the content inside "Winter Cycling" is designed for every type of
bicycle rider - whether you are a sporty racer, an athletic
enthusiast, or a casual commuter. The information in this book will
help you survive in warm-weather, cold-weather and off-road winter
cycling conditions. Now Available In Paperback & eBook Formats
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