About City Cycling

The legendary Richard Ballantine is back! Author of the world-wide bestseller Richard's Bicycle Book, he pioneered modern cycling methods in the 1970s and went on to be a household name amongst cyclists. Now he shares his years of experience with a new generation of cyclists. Numbers of urban cyclists have recently exploded thanks to higher congestion and a renewed appreciation of the speed and low cost of bike journeys in town. Richard guides the city cyclist through the pitfalls of riding in traffic, how to buy and maintain a good bike, safety and riding with confidence. A must for anyone thinking about braving the roads and experienced city cyclists alike.

About Richard Ballantine

Richard Ballantine is a cycling journalist, writer and advocate, born in America but now principally resident in London, England. He is Chairman of the British Human Power Club and chair of the International Human Powered Vehicle Association. Ballantine's best known work, Richard's Bicycle Book, was published in 1972 at around the time that cycling began to recover in popularity. It was at the head of a new wave of publications advocating the idea that cyclists had a right to use the road, and that their safety, not the convenience of others, should be of paramount importance. He also founded several magazines including Bicycle Magazine. more

Praise

"Entertaining, informing, inspiring"-- Cycling Edinburgh

"In short, it is a wonderful little book" --The Washingmachine post

"Contains all you need to know"-- CTC