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Indexed by Author • 213 Books • *Indicates book available at Palo Alto Bicycles

600 Tips for Better Bicycling Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1991. 124 pp. Brief hints on training, equipment, and safety gleaned from Bicycling Magazine.

All About Bicycling Chicago: Rand McNally, 1974. 194 pp.

All-Terrain Bikes Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1985.

Basic Riding Techniques Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1979.

Bicycling and Photography Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1979.

Bicycling Dictionary, The Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1979. 39 pp. Approximately 500 cycling terms briefly defined.

Centric Bicyclellink Blue Book Centric Media, 1998. 455 pp. Price guide for used bicycles.

Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills, The Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1998.

Cycling for Women Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1989. 92 pp. Tips for the woman rider.

Most Frequently Asked Questions about Bicycling, The Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1980. 225 answers to basic questions.

Mountain Bike Trails: Techniques for Design, Construction and Maintenance Missoula, MT: Adventure Cycling Association. 20 pp.

Mountain Bikes Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1988. 92 pp. Equipment, skills, and suggested off-road riding areas. Repackaged articles from Bicycling Magazine.

Mountain Biking Skills Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1990. 122 pp. Techniques for offroad riding. Repackaged articles from Bicycling Magazine.

New Bike Owner’s Guide Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1990. 120 pp. A potpourri of useful information repackaged from Bicycling Magazine.
Abbott, Allan V. and Wilson, David Gordon (editors) Human-Powered Vehicles Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 1996. 288 pp. Human powered land, air, and water vehicles; history, technology, uses.
Adams, G. Donald
 Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles Orchard Park, NY: Burgwardt Bicycle Museum, 1996. The definitive book on collecting bicycles from the earliest hobby horses through turn-of-the century safeties.
Adams, H. Cycles and Cycling Oxford, UK: Basil Blackwell, 1965. 63 pp.
Adams, Ray Serious Cycling for the Beginner Mountain View, CA: Anderson World, 1977. 85 pp. Techniques for the novice rider.
Aigner, Hal, et al. The Clear Creek Bike Book Bergenfield, NJ: New American Library, 1972. 179 pp. General introduction to cycling-history, bike choice, repair, advocacy, and touring.
Allen, Bob All Action Mountain Biking Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications, 1991. 48 pp.
Alth, Max All About Bikes and Bicycling New York: Hawthorne Books, 1972. 198 pp.
Andrews, Heber J. How to Avoid Bicycle Theft Hands Off, 1985. 64 pp. Bicycle security-locks, insurance, serial numbers.
Apps, Geoff The Bicycle Book: The Complete Maintenance Guide Salamander.
Ballantine, Richard Richard’s 21st Century Bicycle Book Overlook Press, 2001. Bicycles, accessories, and riding technique.
Ballantine, Richard Richard’s New Bicycle Book New York: Ballantine Books, 1987. 350 pp. Covers most cycling topics. Many illustrations.
Ballantine, Richard and Grant, Richard Richard’s Ultimate Bicycle Book New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1992. A graphic presentation of types of bicycles, cycling activities, and bicycle repair.
Baranet, Nancy Bicycling Cranbury, NJ: A.S. Barnes, 1973. 152 pp. Cycling for physical fitness, transportation, touring, and competition.
Barber, Harry The Better Bicycling Book Melbourne, AUS: Silver Gum, 1994.
Bauer, Steve with Donaldson, Gerald Steve Bauer on Bicycling Macmillan, 1989. 218 pp. A guide to the world of cycling.
Bell, Trudy Bicycling with Children * Mountaineers Books, 1999. 221 pp. Carrying toddlers, tandeming, children’s bicycles, teaching kids to ride, successful family rides.
Benedict, Raymond and Ruth Bicycling New York: A.S. Barnes, 1944.
Benjamin, Ed Complete Guide to Bicycle Store Operations: With CD ROM Supplement Info Net Publishing,1999.
Bennett, Margaret Biking for Grown-ups New York: Dodd, Mead, 1976. 249 pp. Recreational riding for adults.
Bernhardt, Gale The Female Cyclist 240 pp.
Boethling, Bob, ed. The Bicycle Book Los Angeles, CA: Price, Stern & Sloan, 1972.
Boga, Steven Adventure Athletes Cyclists Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1992. 227 pp. Profiles of 8 competitive and long distance cyclists along with riding tips, history, and resource information.
Bogdanowicz, Tom The Off-Road Bicycle Book Hawes, North Yorkshire, UK: 1992 (first edition 1987).
Braddock, Peter How to Choose and Use a Bicycle without Doing Something Dumb Connecticut: Toby Publishing, 1974.
Brickell, David, and Cole, Lee S. Bike Theft Santa Cruz, CA: Davis Publishing, 1976.
Brimner, Larry Dane BMX Freestyle New York: Franklin Watts Incorporated, 1987.
Bull, Andy Climb Every Mountain the Mountain Bike Way London: Stanley Paul, 1991. 128 pp. Anecdotal treatment of the mountain bike scene with emphasis on fashion and marketing.
Bull, Andy Learn Mountain Biking in a Weekend New York: Knopf, 1992. 96 pp. Graphic introduction to mountain biking equipment and techniques.
Call, Frances and Mehrle, David The Practical Book of Bicycling New York: E.P. Dutton, 1973. General cycling information and an account of a cross-country trip.
Camm, F. J. Every Cyclist’s Handbook London: George Newnes,1936.
Carrell, Al The Super Handyman’s Big Bike Book New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1973. 179 pp.
Chase, Sarah L. Pedaling Through Burgundy Cookbook New York: Workman Publishing Company, 1995. 192 pp. A travel book and cookbook with 60 recipes.
Chase, Sarah Leah Pedaling through Provence Cookbook 192 pp.
Chauner, David and Halsted, Michael The Tour de France Complete Book of Cycling New York: Villard, Books 1990. 235 pp. General cycling information with an emphasis on racing and an extensive section on the Tour de France.
Coello, Dennis The Complete Mountain Biker Lyons and Burford, 1989. 170 pp. Mountain bike equipment, technique, and touring.
Coello, Dennis The Mountain Bike Manual Salt Lake City, UT: Dream Garden Press, 1985.
Coello, Dennis and Chauner, Ed Mountain Bike Techniques New York: Lyons and Burford, 1992. 88 pp. Techniques for shifting, braking, descending, turning, climbing, and riding over obstacles, as well as basic maintenance.
Colligan, Doug and Teresi, Dick The Cyclist’s Manual Sterling Publishing, 1981. Bike selection, training, racing, touring, and repair.
Cook, Janet and Kent, Jessica Mountain Bikes and Racing Bikes UK: Usborne, 1991. First published as two books, Mountain Bikes and Racing Bikes, 1990.
Coombs, Charles All-Terrain Bicycling. Henry Holt, 1987. 118 pp. Technique, safety, and bike choice.
Corinne J. Naden Driving Your Bike Safely New York: J. Messner, 1979. 64 pp. Safety measures and bicycle maintenance.
Crowther, Nicky The Ultimate Mountain Bike Book Book Carlton Books, 1996. 192 pp.
Cuthbertson, Tom Better Bikes Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1980. 168 pp. The many varieties of bicycles and cycling.
Cuthbertson, Tom Bike Tripping Berkeley, CA: 10-Speed Press, 1972. 172 pp. Lighthearted introduction to the many types of cycling with humorous illustrations by Rick Morrall.
Davis, Don and Carter, Dave Mountain Biking Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1994. 140 pp. Equipment, technique, touring, and competition.
Deeter, L. Used Bike Buyer’s Guide
DeLong, Fred Bikelopedia Capital Managment Publications, 1976.
DeLong, Fred DeLong’s Guide to Bicycles and Bicycling Radnor, PA: Chilton, 1978 (first edition 1974). 278 pp. Choosing, riding, and maintaining a bicycle.
Dempsey, Paul The Bicycler’s Bible Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, 1977. 294 pp. Emphasis on repair with many exploded views of geared hubs and hub brakes.
Doughty, Tom The Complete Book of Long-Distance and Competitive Cycling New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. 377 pp. Equipment choice, maintenance, training, and events.
Durry, Jean The Guinness Book Guide to Bicycling Blandford Press, 1977. Translated from French by J.B. Wadley.
Earnest Don The Backpocket Bicycle Book Warner Books, 1973.
Engel, Lyle Bicycling for Fun and Health New York: Arco Publishing, 1975. Riding skills, safety, and repair.
England, H. H. Cycling Manual Temple, 1960.
English, Ronald Adventure Cycling London: N. Kaye, 1959.
English, Ronald Cycling for You London: Lutterworth Press, 1964.
Evans, Jeremy Cycling: On Road and Trail San Francisco: Bicycle Books. 128 pp.
Evans, Jeremy and Richards, Brant Pro Mountain Biker Quintet Publishing Limited, 1996. 160 pp. An introduction to the mountain bike and mountain biking.
Farmer, Wendell Bicycle Detectives Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1944.
Fillion, Patrick Cycling: The Art of Collectibles, Velocipedes, Games, Race Souvenirs Paris: L’Aventurine, 2000. 93 pp.
Ford, Norman Keep on Pedaling Woodstock, VT: Backcountry Publications, 1990. 225 pp. Basic information targeted to leisure and fitness cyclists.
Forester, John
 Effective Cycling Cambridge, MA: M.I.T Press, 1993 (first edition 1975). 599 pp. Its combination of engineering and cycling advocacy makes it unique, and, one of the few original cycling books.
Forester, John Effective Cycling Instructor’s Manual Sunnyvale, CA: Custom Cycle Fitments, 1986.
Forster, Ron Rail Riders An overview of railbike development.
Frankel, Lillian and Godfrey Bike-ways: 101 Things to Do with a Bike New York: Sterling Publishing, 1950.
Franklin, John Cyclecraft: Skilled Cycling Techniques for Adults London: Unwin, Hyman, 1988. 175 pp. Technique for safe efficient riding.
Fried, Liz Schwinn Stingray Bicycle Books, 1997.
Geist, Roland Bicycle People Washington, DC: Acropolis Books, 1978. 165 pp. Cycling’s special people, and the diversity of cycling as expressed in art, poetry, literature, song.
Geist, Roland Bicycling as a Hobby New York: Harper and Row, 1940. 163 pp.
Gindling, Dan. Bicycle Stamps: Bikes and Cycling on the World’s Postage Stamps. Osceola, Wisconsin: Motorbooks International, 1997. 144 pp.
Glaser, Jason Bicycle Stunt Riding Capstone Press, 1999. History, equipment, and technique.
Glaskin, Max and Torr, Jeremy Mountain Biking London: Pelham Books, 1991 (published 1988).
Glowacz, Dave Urban Bikers’ Tricks and Tips: Low-Tech and No-Tech Ways to Find, Ride, and Keep a Bicycle * Chicago: Wordspace Press, 1998. 250 pp. Tips for the bicycle commuter.
Green, Michael Bicycle Patrol Officers Capstone Press, 1999. History, training, equipment, and enforcement methods.
Gregory, Jim Cycling for Profit: How to Make a Living With Your Bike Van der Plas Publications, 1999. 128 pp. Choosing a bike-based service, selection of equipment, marketing, plus recruitment and retention of staff.
Grindling, Dan Bicycle Collectibles: With Pricing Guide Van der Plas Publications, 2000. Categories of collectibles, where to find collectible items, prices.
Gutman, Bill Bicycling Capstone Press, 1995. History, bike types, safety and maintenance.
Hadland, Tony The Spaceframe Moultons Self published: UK, 1996. 301 pp. An exhaustive study of the second generation Moulton bicycles built with many small triangulated tubes whose production began in the 1980’s.
Harrell, Julie A Woman’s Guide to Bikes and Biking Van der Plas Publications, 1999. 96 pp.
Hayhurst, Chris Bicycle Stunt Riding!: Catch Air, Vol. 5 Rosen Publishing Group, 1999. Equipment,technique, safely, and competition.
Henkel, Stephen Bikes Riverside, CT: Chatham Press, 1972. 96 pp. General introduction to bicycles and cycling with maintenance section.
Hosler, Ray Runner’s World Bike Book Mountain View, CA: Runner’s World Books, 1984. 224 pp.
Houston, Jack Wandering Wheels Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1970.
Howard, John The Cyclist’s Companion Brattleboro, VT: Stephen Green Press, 1984. Commuting, touring, and racing.
Hoyt, Creig S. and Hoyt, Julie Cycling: Exploring Sports Series Dubuque IA: William C. Brown, 1984.
Hughes, Tim The Bike Book London: Queen Anne Press, 1990. 160 pp. General introduction to cycling; equipment and repair.
Hunter, Edmond The Story of the Bicycle Wills & Hepworth Ltd., 1975.
Karras, John and Karras, Ann Ragbrai: Everyone Pronounces It Wrong Ames, IA.: Iowa State University Press, 1999.
Kavet, Herbert Biking Watertown, MA: Ivory Tower Publishing, 1992. Unpaged. Cycling cartoons.
Kelly, Richard and Crane, Nick Richard’s Mountain Bike Book New York: Ballantine Books, 1988. 191 pp. An introduction to mountain biking with emphasis on adventure touring.
Kennedy, Martha; Kloser, Mike; and Samer, Yuri Fat Tire Rider Brattleboro, VT: Vitesse Press, 1993. 292 pp. Mountain bike equipment, technique, and training.
King, Dave and Kaminer, Dave The Mountain Bike Experience
Kingbay, Keith Inside Bicycling Chicago, Henry Regnery, 1976. 121 pp. Safety and correct riding technique emphasized.
Kirk, Randy W. Principles of Bicycle Retailing San Clemente, CA: Info Net Publishing, 1987. 104 pp. Selling and merchandising techniques for bike shops.
Kirk, Randy W. Principles of Bicycle Retailing III: All New Strategies for the ’90s and Beyond Info Net Publishing, 1992. 207 pp.
Kirk, Randy W. The Bicycle Retailer’s Guide to Getting Rich in the Recession San Clemente, CA: Info Net Publishing, 1989.
Kleinholz, Michelle and Pawlak, Robert Cycling in Cyberspace San Francisco: Bicycling Books, 1996.160 pp.
Kolin, Michael, and De la Rosa, Denise The Custom Bicycle Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1979. 275 pp. Frame design and construction with profiles of frame builders. Also bicycle fit and setup.
Krausz, J and Van der Reiz-Krausz, V. (editors) The Bicycling Book New York: Dial Press, 1982. An anthology of interviews and articles.
Leccese, Michael and Plevin, Arlene The Bicyclist’s Sourcebook Rockville, MD: Woodbine House, 1991. 355 pp. Sources and tips on cycling sport and equipment.
Leete, Harley The Best of Bicycling! New York: Trident, 1970. 415 pp. Anthology of articles from the early days of Bicycling Magazine.
Lehrer, John The Complete Guide to Choosing a Performance Bicycle Philadelphia, PA: Running Press, 1988.
Leib, Thom Everybody’s Book of Bicycle Riding Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1981. 324 pp. Commuting, competition, maintenance, and conditioning.
LeMond, Greg and Gordis, Kent Greg LeMond’s Complete Book of Bicycling New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1989. 352 pp. General cycling information with extensive sections on bike setup and training outlining LeMond’s methods.
Lewman, Mark and Barrette, Craig (Lew & Gork)
 Freestylin’: The Book Wizard Publications, 1987.
Love, William How to Restore Your Collector Bicycle * St. Paul, MN: MBI Publishing, 2001. 125 pp. Restoring classic bikes of the 1930’s through 1960’s.
Luther, Kenneth Bicycling for Fun and Good Health North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire Book Co., 1972. 196 pp. Bike types and choice; technique and safety.
Malone, Steve Illustrated Bikes on Stamps Checklist Shoreline, WA: self published, 1994. 1,479 stamps listed with images of 1,030.
Mandelberg, Ken and Taylor, Peter The Australia and New Zealand BMX Handbook Sydney, AUS: Golden Press, 1981. 95 pp.
Manley, Tim The Complete Mountain Bike Book Future Books, 1995. 160 pp.
Marino, John et al. John Marino’s Bicycling Book Los Angeles, CA: J.P. Tarcher, 1981. 239 pp. An introduction to the sport.
Mariolle, Elaine and Shermer, Michael The Woman Cyclist Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1988. 378 pp. General cycling information, inspirational material for women, and accounts of the Race Across America which Mariolle won in 1986.
Marks, Isabel Fancy Cycling London: Sands and Co., 1901.
Marshall, Jeff The Bicycle Rider’s Bible New York: Doubleday, 1981. 166 pp. Bike selection, riding technique, and maintenance.
McCallum, Paul Spinning: A guide to the World of Cycling Cincinatti, OH: Betterway Books, 1993. 176 pp. General introduction to equipment, maintenance, training, racing, touring.
McCullagh, James
 Pedal Power Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1977. 133 pp. Adapting the pedal drive of the bicycle to power various vehicles, pumps, fans, generators, and other machines.
McGonagle, Seamus The Bicycle in Life, Love, War and Literature A.S. Barnes. 1968. 141 pp. All about the bicycle, it’s history and lore.
McGurn, Jim and Newton, Edger Cross Country Cycling UK: Hodder and Stoughton.
McIntyre, Babs The Bike Book New York: Harper and Row, 1972. 262 pp. General information with emphasis on technique and safety.
Mellin, Bob Railbike San Anselmo, CA: Balboa Publishing, 1996. 136 pp. A guide to cycling on abandoned railroads.
Moore, Harold The Complete Cyclist New York: Pitman Publishing, 1960. First published 1935.
Mott, Elliott Cycling Possibilities: Course Guide for the Salt Lake Bicyclist Roosevelt and Torrey, 1990. 88 pp.
Nealy, William Mountain Bike * Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press, 1992. 163 pp. A graphic presentation of mountain biking techniques in a humorous, cartoon style.
Nealy, William
 The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press, 1989. 128 pp. Humorous cartoon explanations of mountain biking principles and the joys and challenges of the sport.
Nye, Peter The Cyclist’s Sourcebook NY: Perigee Books, 1991. 221 p. General information, history, names and addresses of organizations and publications.
Oakley, Bill Cycling ca. 1950. Birmingham Gazette. 143 pp.
Oliver, Peter Bicycling: Touring and Mountain Bike Basics 192 pp.
Olson, John Adventure Sports Mountain Biking Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1989. 127 pp. Equipment, technique, and events with instructive photographs and graphics.
Parr, Scott, and Guinness, Rupert Tales from the Toolbox 168 pp.
Pavelka, Ed Bicycling Magazine’s 900 All-Time Best Tips Rodale Press, 2000.
Perry, David B.
 Bike Cult New York: Four Walls Eight Windows, 1995. 570 pp. The variety and excitement of cycling captured in facts, figures, names, lists, and images.
Plevin, Arlene Cycling New York: Fodor’s Travel Publications, 1992. 184 pp. General cycling information and inspiration.
Pruden, Donald Around Town Cycling Mountain View, CA: World Publications, 1980. 108 pp. Bike choice and maintenance for the beginner.
Purdy, Derek Advanced Mountain Biking Springfield, 1994. 160 pp. Adventure riding on remote and difficult trails.
Reid, Carlton Adventure Mountain Biking Ramsbury, UK: Crowood Press, 1990. 158 pp. Introduction to equipment, technique, racing.
Renton, B. Andrew Psyched on Bikes Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, 1992. 169 pp. Bike types, selection, mechanical features.
Ricketts, Barry The Mountain Biking Handbook London: Arena Press, 1988.
Ries, Richard Building Your Perfect Bike San Francisco: Bicycle Books, 1996. 192 pp.
Rodriguez, Angel and Black, Carla Tandem Book, The * Dana Point, CA: Info Net Publishing, 1997. 162 pp. Choosing, riding, and repairing a tandem.
Sagazio, Alfred and Elman, Robert The Cyclist’s Bible New York: Doubleday, 1995. 210 pp. Emphasizes equipment, training, and maintenance.
Sanders, Nick Bicycle: The Image and the Dream Sheffield, UK: Red Bus Books, 1991.
Saunders, David Cycling in the Sixties London: Pelham, 1971. 148 pp.
Savage, John H. The Gold Medal Bicycle Handbook Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Publications, 1972.
Schubert, John The Tandem Scoop Eugene, OR: Burley Design Cooperative, 1993. 111 pp. Riding technique, bike choice, tandem events, riding with children and blind stokers, special tandem equipment.
Schultz, Barbara and Mark Bicycles and Bicycling Detroit: Gale Research, 1979. An extensive annotated bibliography. Organized by topics such as ‘competition’, ‘transportation’, and ‘touring.’
Schwartz, John Burnham Bicycle Days London: Heinemann,1989
Seidl, Herman Mountain Bikes: Maintaining, Repairing, and Upgrading Sterling Publishing, 1992.
Shaw, Reg, ed The Raleigh Book of Cycling London: Peter Davies, 1975.
Shaw, Reginald C Teach Yourself Cycling London: Teach Yourself Books, 1971 (First edition 1953). 160 pp. Bicycle design, function, and riding technique.
Shermer, Michael Sport Cycling Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1985. 246 pp. Training information and narratives of Shermer’s ultramarathon rides.
Sloane, Eugene Complete Book of All-Terrain Bicycles New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985. 285 pp. Bike choice, riding technique, maintenance, touring, and racing covered.
Sloane, Eugene The All New Complete Book of Bicycling New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988 (first edition 1974). 736 pp. Most cycling topics covered.
Smith, Don The Complete Book of Bicycle Motocross – Ride it BMX Somerset K: Haynes Publications Inc. 1982. 150 pp.
Smith-Gould, Jill The Mountain Biker’s Cookbook Boulder, CO: Velo Press, 1997. 164 pp. Recipes from top racers.
Spencer, Charles The Cyclist’s Road Book 1902 (first edition 1880). 228 pp.
St. John, Allen Bicycling for Dummies IDG Books Worldwide, 1999.
St. Pierre, Roger The Book of the Bicycle London: Ward Lock, 1973.
Stevenson, Edward P. The High-Tech Bicycle New York: Harper and Row, 1982. 191 pp. A general introduction to cycling and illustrated guide to contemporary (1980’s) bikes and components.
Strassman, Michael Basic Essentials of Mountain Biking Merrillville, IN: ICS Books, 1989, 65 pp. Elementary advice.
Stuart, Robin & Jensen, Cathy. Mountain Biking for Women * Waverly, NY: Acorn Publishing, 1994. 158 pp. Equipment, technique, and basic maintenance for the woman mountain biker.
Teresi, Dick The Popular Mechanics Book of Bikes and Bicycling New York: Hearst, 1975.
Thiffault, Mark Bicycle Digest Northfield IL: Digest Books, 1973. 287 pp. A hodgepodge of articles for new cyclists of the 1970’s bike boom.
Thomas, Steve, Smith, Dave, and Searle, Ben The Racing Bike Book 168 pp.
Trew, Steve Triathlon Ramsbury, UK: Crowood Press, 1989. 121 pp. An introduction to the sport of triathlon.
Truett, Richard. How to Get Started in the Vintage Bicycle Hobby. Longwood, FL: Ar-Jay Communications.
Truett, Richard How to Restore Your Balloon Tire Bicycle Longwood, FL: Ar-Jay Communications, 1998.
Urquhart, David I. The Bicycle & How it Works New York: H.Z. Walck, 1972.
Van der Plas, Rob Bicycle Technology San Francisco: Bicycle Books, 1991. 253 pp. Manufacturing and maintenance of bicycle components. Various bicycle types and their technical peculiarities explained.
Van der Plas, Rob Mountain Bike Magic Mill Valley CA: Bicycle books, 1991. 127 pp. General mountain bike information. Color photos and graphics.
Van der Plas, Rob The Bicycle Racing Guide San Francisco: Bicycle Books, 1986. 255 pp. General cycling information, training, and specific events.
Van der Plas, Rob The Mountain Bike Book San Francisco: Bicycle Books, 1988. 200 pp. Choosing, riding, and maintaining a mountain bike.
Van der Plas, Rob The Original Mountain Bike Book 176 pp.
Van der Plas, Rob
 The Penguin Bicycle Handbook. Harmondsworth, UK: Penguin Books, 1983. 284 pp. A great deal of information in a concise format. Many clear illustrations.
Van der Plas, Robert Mountain Bike Handbook New York: Sterling Publishing, 1991 (first published by Velo Press 1984). 128 pp. Selection, technique, and basic repair.
Wadley, John Cycling London: Macmillan, 1975.
Wagenvoord, James Bikes and Riders New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1972. 157 pp. Cycling history and notes on the racing scene in the U.S. in the 1970’s.
Walton, Bill and Rostaing, Bjarne Bill Walton’s Total Book of Bicycling New York: Bantam Books, 1985. 370 pp. General cycling information
Watson, Roderick and Gray, Martin The Penguin Book of the Bicycle Penguin, 1978.
Way, R. John Cycling Manual London: Temple Press Books, 1967.
Way, R. John The Bicycle London: The Hamlyn Publishing Group, 1973. History, riding technique, and maintenance.
Weaver, Susan A Woman’s Guide to Cycling Berkeley, CA: Ten-Speed Press, 1991. 256 pp. Basic information for the beginner, either male or female, along with guidance and inspirational anecdotes especially for women.
Whatmore, John The CTC Book of Cycling David & Charles (Newton Abbot), 1983.
Wheeler, Tony Chasing Rickshaws Lonely Planet, 1998. 192 pp. The author rode the traditional Asian taxicab in 12 cities. Many photos.
Whitt, F.R. The Restoration of Veteran Cycles Ilford, England: Southern Veteran Cycle Club, 1979.
Whitt, Frank and Wilson, David Bicycling Science Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1982 (first edition 1974). Engineering analysis of topics such as steering, braking, aerodynamics, and bicycle materials.
Wilcockson, John Bicycle London: Marshall Cavendish, 1980. 185 pp. An introduction to the sport of cycling.
Wildhirt, Dan (ed) Cannondale: Handmade in USA 240 pp.
Wiley, Jack The Unicycle Book Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1973. 224 pp. Complete and authoritative account of one-wheeled machines. History, riding techniques, tricks, construction, and maintenance.
Wiley, Jack Unicycles and Artistic Bicycles Solipaz, 1986. 168 pp.
Wilhelm, Tim and Glenda Bicycling Basics 1985. 48 pp.
Williams, Edward A Bibliography of Cycling Books Warwick University, UK: National Cycle Archive, 1993. 90 pp. Lists over 2,000 cycling books in Author, title, and publication date order.
Williams, Edward The Pocket Bibliography of Cycling Books Codsall, Wolver-hampton, UK: self published, 1993. A list of over 2,000 cycling books.
Williams, Trent BMX: The Aussie way Hornsby, NSW. Child & Henry, 1981. 61 pp.
Willis, Janet Frank Patterson: The Early Years Kenilworth, UK, 1996. Coffee table book of Patterson illustrations.
Willis, Jim Memories of Frank Patterson Kenilworth, UK: 1991. 80 pp. The work of the English cycling illustrator.
Woodland, Les Cycle Racing and Touring London: Pelham Books, 1976.
Woodward Sports Illustrated Mountain Biking New York: Sports Illustrated, 1991. 254 pp. Bike choice, technique, repair.
Yerkow, Charles Getting the Best Out of Your Bicycle New York: Drake Publishers, 1972.
Zarka, Jim All Terrain Biking San Francisco: Bicycle Books, 1991. 157 pp. Technique and training for mountain biking.

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