Heels on Wheels: A Lady's Guide to Owning and Riding a Bike

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Learning to ride a bike is easy, but getting back on one if you're over the age of 12 - and have developed a penchant for high heels - can be a daunting task. In Heels on Wheels Katie Dailey offers sage advice to the modern gal who would like to get back in the saddle after a short (or very long) hiatus. Find out how to choose your trusty steed, stay safe on the road, fix a puncture and select the best lock for your bicycle. As well as this, more pressing issues are covered, including how to combat helmet hair, wearing a skirt without losing your dignity, and all the exciting things you can buy to pimp your ride. So whether you plan on being a weekend cruiser, or a riding-in-all-elements fanatic, Heels on Wheels will make you fall in love with cycling all over again.

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"With her charming book, fetchingly illustrated by Clare Owen, British velophile Katie Dailey skirts the controversy by mildly pointing out...To speed the spread of the urban biking trend, Ms Dailey offers tips to help would-be pedal-commuters "incorporate cycling into you lifestyle" "New York Times"

Author Bio

Katie Dailey is a journalist and copywriter who has written for various magazines, including Time Out London, Elle and The Sunday Times Style. She has attended several London Fashion Weeks on her bicycle, and is not afraid to cycle in the rain. This is her First book.