{"product_id":"the-young-cyclists-companion-9781908714961","title":"The Young Cyclist's Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for Young Cyclist's Companion: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A clear, fun, accessible, accurate, and encouraging guide for kids who love to bike.'\u003c\/em\u003e -- Kirkus STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Packed with a surprisingly large amount of useful and entertaining information. Best of all it makes you want to get out and ride'. -- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBikemonger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This would make an ideal starting point for Bike ability in schools and a fantastic gift for young cyclists'.\u003c\/em\u003e -- My Shelves Are Full \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A fantastic foray into the world of cycling and all things 'bike' for children, which could not have come at a better time'.\u003c\/em\u003e -- The Literacy Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brisk guide for the aspirant bike rider all the way from choosing a first bike to techniques for wheelies and bunny hops and the finer points of riding in a group.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho doesn't remember what it feels like to be a young person on a bike. Cycling offers kids an unrivalled freedom and independence. With global cycling trends on a new, post-pandemic high, ever more young people are experiencing the joys of the beautiful machine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at young people who are already proficient cyclists and are keen to learn more. It explains all the basics: How to choose a bike (types of bike, getting the right fit), basic maintenance (changing a tire, cleaning your bike), cycling techniques (pedalling, gearing, cornering, bunny hops) and next level cycling (competitions and training).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlongside these informative texts there is a cornucopia of facts and trivia about the unusual habits of famous cyclists, the weirdest, biggest, furthest and longest bikes and journeys, the most useful cycling life-hacks, etc. This multi-layering of information makes this an inspirational read on many levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cicada Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781908714961\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2021\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peter Drinkell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40721563058357,"sku":"9781908714961","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_deb89017-3607-4912-ab87-e18a5b3581ea.jpg?v=1628607106","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-young-cyclists-companion-9781908714961","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}