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The London Cycling Guide, Updated Edition is your complete guide to life in the cycle lane. Written by the author of London¿s most popular cycling blog and using years of experience and contributions from readers, it offers more than 30 leisurely routes covering both inner and outer London. Each itinerary is described in detail with a series of points of interest also pinpointed on an accompanying route map. Boxed information with each route shows at-a-glance the start point, likely duration, and some suggestions for where to eat and drink along the way. The book also covers important practical information on cycling, such as choosing the right bike for your style of cycling; tips on urban cycling, social cycling, and cycling with children; and guidance on security and insurance as well as information on accessories and clothing. This best selling guide to cycling in London is completely updated with new routes, maps, and color photographs. It also includes full details of Santander Cycles, London's new self-service public bike sharing scheme.¿
About the author
Tom Bogdanowicz is a journalist, photographer, and cycling advocate. He is the co-author of
The Off-road Bicycle Book and the author of
Fred the Magic Bicycle. Tom is Policy and Development Officer at the London Cycling Campaign, the world's largest urban cycling organization. He is a regular contributor to
London Cyclist magazine and writes cycling articles for national newspapers such as the
New Statesman, Guardian, and
Financial Times. Tom frequently appears on radio and TV as a cycling expert, and is also the author of London's most popular cycling blog.
Summary
"The London Cycling Guide, Updated Edition" is an essential guidebook for anyone wanting to explore the capital on two wheels.
