The Art of Urban Cycling: Lessons from the Street
by Robert Hurst
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Author: Robert HurstForeword: Marla Streb
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07-01
ISBN: 0762727837
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Falcon
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Book Review: Well-written and well-considered
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to highly recommend the book "The Art of Urban Cycling: Lessons from the Street" by Robert Hurst. Not only is it delightfully written (with a sense of humour and a relaxed style) and absorbing ("just a second, dear, I'll take out the trash after I read about curbs"), but it's *dead on*. I've been riding my whole life, never having owned a car, to get everywhere from school to grocery shopping to Canada. And he's *right*.
Nevertheless, I've learned much from reading it. Hurst advocates a practical and well-considered (not to mention well-tested and developed by very experienced riders), safety-oriented, philosophically coherent approach that I find very appealing. He draws the best parts of Forester's well-established "vehicular-cycling" philosophy but drops the impractical and dangerous aspects of any strict adherence to it. He advocates awareness, a consideration for others, and responsibility for one's own safety, above mere blind rule-following.
The book starts out with a history of cycling and the role it played in the development of our automobile society. He shows us that the ties are deep and tangled, and encourages us to embrace the complex world that is the city street. He then discusses the history of and previous philosophies of urban cycling before getting into the equally fascinating details of riding style, dangers, accidents, equipment, etc. It's a wonderful book, both to read cover-to-cover for interest, and as a reference with a detailed index.
Summary of The Art of Urban Cycling: Lessons from the Street
The Urban Cycling Manual dismantles the urban bicycling experience and slides it under the microscope, piece by piece. The book's 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. It empowers readers with the Big Picture of urban cycling--and gives urban cyclists many useful insights to consider while pedaling the next commute or grocery run.
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