The Young Cyclist's Companion

Ages 8 to 14

Everything from bike fit to bike kit and from maintenance to group riding for the young cycling enthusiast!

'A clear, fun, accessible, accurate, and encouraging guide for kids who love to bike.' -- Kirkus STARRED REVIEW'Packed with a surprisingly large amount of useful and entertaining information. Best of all it makes you want to get out and ride'. -- Bikemonger'This would make an ideal starting point for Bike ability in schools and a fantastic gift for young cyclists'. -- My Shelves Are Full 'A fantastic foray into the world of cycling and all things ‘bike’ for children, which could not have come at a better time'. -- The Literacy Tree A brisk guide for the aspirant bike rider all the way from choosing a first bike to techniques for wheelies and bunny hops and the finer points of riding in a group.Who doesn’t remember what it feels like to be a young person on a bike. Cycling offers kids an unrivalled freedom and independence. With global cycling trends on a new, post-pandemic high, ever more young people are experiencing the joys of the beautiful machine.This book is aimed at young people who are already proficient cyclists and are keen to learn more. It explains all the basics: How to choose a bike (types of bike, getting the right fit), basic maintenance (changing a tire, cleaning your bike), cycling techniques (pedalling, gearing, cornering, bunny hops) and next level cycling (competitions and training).Alongside these informative texts there is a cornucopia of facts and trivia about the unusual habits of famous cyclists, the weirdest, biggest, furthest and longest bikes and journeys, the most useful cycling life-hacks, etc. This multi-layering of information makes this an inspirational read on many levels.

About the Author

Peter Drinkell is a photographer, writer and cycling obsessive. He is the author of The Bike Owner’s Handbook (Cicada, 2013), The Road Cyclist’s Companion (Cicada, 2015), and the photographer of Great Cycling Climbs (Thames and Hudson, 2019).Thomas Slater is a London-based illustrator and equally obsessive cyclist. HIs work has been featured in The New York Times, Vice Magazine, Bloomberg Review and on products by Camden Brewery and Urban Outfitters. This is his first book.