The Essential Bicycle Commuter

Bell provides thorough coverage of how to successfully use your bicycle as transportation, not a recreational toy--how to get to work, the bank, or church, or to pick up groceries or your kid from sitter, by bike! Bell offers practical, down-to earth advice and information on a wide range of subjects--choosing a bike and accessories, selecting a route, riding in traffic, riding after dark and in bad weather. She speaks from her own experience in New York City as well as other places, and from the erperiences of many other bicycle commuters. She writes knowledgeably about dealing with practicalities you may be worrying about--arriving at work all sweaty, what to wear, safety, and a flat tire! She provides *much* more information for women riders than other writers do.

This book is a good overview of all the necessary considerations for bike commuters. It has some great advice for beginners, as well as some good tips for veterans. Definately required reading for any bike commuter.