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\n In the same way that Michael Pollan\u2019s slim bestseller Food Rules brought a gust of common sense to the everyday activity of eating, Just Ride is a revelation. Forget the ultralight, uncomfortable bikes, flashy jerseys, clunky shoes that clip onto tiny pedals, the grinding out of endless miles. Instead, ride like you did when you were a kid\u2014just get on your bike and discover the pure joy of riding it. <\/p>\n

A reformed racer who\u2019s commuted by bike every day since 1980, whose writings and opinions appear in major bicycling and outdoor magazines, and whose company, Rivendell Bicycle Works, makes bikes for riders ready to opt out of a culture overrun by racing, Grant Petersen shares a lifetime of unexpected facts, controversial opinions, expert techniques, and his own maverick philosophy. In 87 short, two-to-three page chapters, it covers:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Riding: Count Days, Not Miles; Corner Like Jackie Robinson; Steer with Your Hips, Shift with Your Legs<\/p>\n

\u2022 Suiting Up: The Shoes Ruse; Ponchos\u2014the Ultimate Unracer\u2019s Garment<\/p>\n

\u2022 Safety: #1 Rule\u2014Be Seen; Helmets Aren\u2019t All They\u2019re Cracked Up to Be<\/p>\n

\u2022 Health and Fitness: Why Riding Is Lousy All-Around Exercise; Saddles Don\u2019t Cause Impotence; Drink When You\u2019re Thirsty\u2014Not Before<\/p>\n

Also includes chapters on Accessories, Upkeep, and Technicalities as well as a final chapter titled \u201cVelosophy\u201d that includes the essential, memorable thought: Your Bike Is a Toy\u2014Have Fun with It.<\/p>\n

Publisher \u200f : \u200e Workman Publishing Company
Publication date \u200f : \u200e May 8, 2012
Edition \u200f : \u200e 1st
Language \u200f : \u200e English
Print length \u200f : \u200e 212 pages
ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0761155589
ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0761155584
Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 9.6 ounces
Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 4.45 x 0.8 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #72,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Cycling (Books)
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