Just two old bike books!
These two old bike books were bought when I was very keen on cycling and would think nothing of it to jump on my racing bike and cycle 30 miles or so(about 50km) out into the countryside!
The Penguin Bicycle Handbook is from 1983 and, as the name suggests, is about bikes themselves, choosing the correct size, their care, maintenance, tools needed etc. The Pan book, Richards Bicycle Book however, is originally from 1975. This one is much more readable. The first 200 pages is about the history of bikes, the development of cycling in the U.K. and worldwide and so much more! The last section is about the structure, mechanics and care of the bike.
I love the cover of ‘Richard’s’ book with the cyclist tinkering with his machine whilst wearing his thick woollen pullover! None of this new fangled Lycra for him!
Just two old bike books!
These two old bike books were bought when I was very keen on cycling and would think nothing of it to jump on my racing bike and cycle 30 miles or so(about 50km) out into the countryside!
The Penguin Bicycle Handbook is from 1983 and, as the name suggests, is about bikes themselves, choosing the correct size, their care, maintenance, tools needed etc. The Pan book, Richards Bicycle Book however, is originally from 1975. This one is much more readable. The first 200 pages is about the history of bikes, the development of cycling in the U.K. and worldwide and so much more! The last section is about the structure, mechanics and care of the bike.
I love the cover of ‘Richard’s’ book with the cyclist tinkering with his machine whilst wearing his thick woollen pullover! None of this new fangled Lycra for him!