{"product_id":"art-of-cycling-staying-safe-on-urban-streets-paperback","title":"Art of Cycling: Staying Safe On Urban Streets - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Hurst\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarla Streb\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bicyclist is under attack from all directions - the streets are ragged, the air is poison, and the drivers are angry. As if that weren't enough, the American cyclist must carry the weight of history along on every ride. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a brief heyday at the turn of the twentieth century, American cyclists fell out of the social consciousness, becoming an afterthought when our cities were planned and built. Cyclists today are left to navigate through a hard and unsympathetic world that was not made for them. Yet, with the proper attitude and a bit of knowledge, cyclists can thrive in this hostile environment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering much more than just riding a bike in traffic, author Robert Hurst paints, in uncanny detail, the challenges, strategies, and art of riding a bike on America's modern streets and roadways. \u003cb\u003eThe Art of Cycling\u003c\/b\u003e dismantles the bicycling experience and slides it under the microscope, piece by piece. Its primary concern is safety, but this book goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, diving in to the realms of history, psychology, sociology, and economics.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoad rash is a precious gift. Road rash is your friend. Bask in it, appreciate it, love it. Above all, learn from it.Covering much more than just riding a bike in traffic, author Robert Hurst paints, in uncanny detail, the challenges, strategies, and art of riding a bike on America's streets and roadways. His primary concern is safety, but he goes well beyond the usual tips and how-to, diving into the realms of history, psychology, sociology, and economics. The Art of Cycling empowers readers with the big picture of riding a bicycle in America--and gives cyclists useful insights to consider while pedaling the next commute, grocery run, or training ride. Riding a bike will never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Hurst\u003c\/b\u003e is a veteran bicycle messenger and all-around cyclist who has cycled more than 150,000 miles and 15,000 hours in heavy traffic. In this time, he has completed something like 80,000 deliveried. He is a native Coloradan who is just happy to be in one piece after working for more than ten years as a professional bike messenger in Denver. He celebrates his continued survival by spending time in the mountains, and by riding the world's most excellent trails. Mr. Hurst is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMountain Biking Colorado's San Juan Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRoad Biking Colorado's Front Range \u003c\/i\u003e(FalconGuides).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53004327092531,"sku":"9780762790050","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/msTkgJWihN9780762790050.webp?v=1781548620","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/art-of-cycling-staying-safe-on-urban-streets-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}