Window-shopping: urban cycling essentials

'The Art of Cycling' by Robert Hurst

Integrating yourself safely with motorized traffic is one of the most daunting tasks faced by a cyclist. Hurst’s well-reasoned treatise for the vigilant rider provides veterans and novices alike with vital, practical information and a mind-blowing chapter on the origin of the bicycle and its role in shaping our current transportational malaise.

Available @ Helen's Cycles ($14.95).