Bike Life: An Illustrated Guide to Riding, Fixing, and Loving Your Bike

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Constantly on the move, Adrien Zammit is a true cycling enthusiast. He knows the ins and outs of every aspect of bicycles and bike riding, from mechanics and maintenance to the philosophy and advocacy to make cycling a safe and enjoyable way to get around. Economical, ecological, practical, good for your healthits the ideal transport, whether youre commuting and running errands or leaving all cares behind on a weekend pleasure ride. This guide is aimed at everyone, from experienced to aspiring cyclists, and reveals everything there is to know to make the most of your cycling journeys. Getting from point A to B will never be the same!

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"This is a fantastic book on the many details of a positive bike life. More than just an excellent repair manual, the author also makes cycling feel inclusive: From the language and images, to the explanations and tricks of the trade, this is a book for all ages, all abilities, all backgrounds, and all walks of life. Highly recommended!" -- Bob Giordano, founder and executive director, Free Cycles Missoula community cycle shop
"The day I understood that I could easily get from A to B if I followed my own rhythm was the day this machine became a real way of life. Biking is a wonderful moment of introspection and personal advancementand one which is much cheaper than a shrink." -- lise Cabergnon Sauvinet
"To build the desire for something you need is to engage in the labor of human happiness." -- Paul Fournel, author of Need for the Bike

Author Bio

Adrien Zammitis a graphic designer and cycling enthusiast. He has always cycled, in town and in the countryside, and has taken a liking to bikepacking adventures. He lives in an Auvergne village, in central France, where his bicycle is his only vehicle.