Effective CyclingThe core of John Forester's concept of Effective Cycling is that bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers of vehicles, with the same rights and responsibilities that motorists have. In this new edition of his classic introductory work, Forester reasserts this idea in terms of practice and education as well as theory while also addressing--among much else--the two major forces that have shaped bicycling since the early 1980s: the proliferation of high-quality equipment and the seriously insufficient progress on the social, political, and psychological fronts. The book is filled with details, strategies, and tips that will be useful both to occasional cyclists and to those who enjoy cycling as a way of life--all drawn from the author's many years of experience as a cyclist, a Cycling Transportation Engineer, and the founder of the Effective Cycling Program. |
Contents
Enjoying Cycling | |
Introduction xxi | |
The Bicycle | |
Mechanical Safety and Operational Inspection | |
Bicycles Tools Equipment and Clothing 6 | |
Steering and Handling 30 | |
Brakes 35 | |
Gears 50 | |
Basic Principles of Traffic Cycling 246 | |
The Why and Wherefore of Traffic Law 247 | |
Accidents 257 | |
Where to Ride on the Roadway 279 | |
Avoiding StraightRoad Hazards 303 | |
Changing Lanes in Traffic 307 | |
Riding the Intersections 313 | |
Riding at Night 331 | |
The Shapes of Bicycles 71 | |
Dimensional Standards 76 | |
Maintenance | |
WiredOn Tires and Pumps 82 | |
Tubular Tires 98 | |
Cleaning and Lubrication 108 | |
Bearings 114 | |
Installing Wheels in a Frame 130 | |
Matching Hubs to Fork Ends 132 | |
Adjusting Derailleurs 137 | |
FiveSpeed Hub Gears 149 | |
Cranks and Chainwheels 157 | |
Chains 161 | |
Freewheels and Clusters 165 | |
Rims and Spokes 170 | |
Building Wheels 175 | |
Leather 183 | |
The Cyclist | |
Posture Pedaling and Maneuvering 186 | |
Emergency Maneuvers 201 | |
Keeping Your Body Going 208 | |
The Physiology and Technique of Hard Riding 219 | |
The Cycling Environment | |
Riding in the Rain 362 | |
Riding in Cold Weather 367 | |
Commuting and Utility Cycling 378 | |
Mountain Riding 396 | |
Club Riding 408 | |
Touring 424 | |
Racing 452 | |
Cycling with Love 467 | |
Cycling in Society | |
How Society Pictures Cycling 490 | |
BikeSafety Programs and the CyclistInferiority Phobia 505 | |
The Federal Safety Standard for Bicycles 515 | |
Revising the Laws to Control Cyclists 525 | |
The Bikeway Controversy 534 | |
The Minute Penalties for Killing Cyclists 550 | |
Policies of Cycling Organizations and Bicycle Advocacy Organizations 555 | |
Political Strategy for Cyclists 566 | |
Appendixes | |
A Description of Effective Cycling Course 580 | |
Final Exam for Effective Cycling Course 586 | |