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Summary: A book for complete morons
Review: i was looking for some advice that would help ensure my coast to coast trip would be successful. i guess i'm more advanced than i thought. i didn't learn anything i didn't already know.
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Summary: A book for complete morons
Review: If you are the kind of cyclist who needs to be told to avoid patches of loose gravel, this book's for you! Of course, if you are that stupid, you shouldn't be allowed on a bicycle at all, and people probably should make a serious effort to keep sharp tools and implements away from you, also. The astonishing thing about this book is not simply that it's written for complete morons, but that the author really doesn't talk down to the reader. He's on the same level. A scary thought, no?
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Summary: Never done it before? Start here
Review: Mr. Lovett starts with the basics, and is careful to include viewpoints not his own. (Most importantly, he includes the words of a female cyclist when discussing topics such as women's safety on the road, hygiene, and clothing selection.) He loves the sport, and it shows in his writing. This is not the advanced treatise that an anonymous reviewer criticized as "written for morons" (how brave!), but Lovett does not claim it to be. It is methodical, and it points the reader to more advanced information when it is needed. This is a good book with which to start your touring library.
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Summary: How to get started in bike touring
Review: This book does include several things any experienced rider ought to know already. Where it succeeds and succeeds well is in helping a person to think about what they will need on tour. This is not a book for experts but it is an excellent book for anyone considering bike touring who either hasn't done it before or who has tried and had a difficult time. If you have ever had the thought of traveling by bike, buy this book to find out why traveling by bike can be so much fun.
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