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BostonPL_Books and Bikes

National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and to encourage more folks to give biking a try. In recognition of our library's very own Bibliocycle, we have created this list to celebrate all things cycling.

30 items

  • Best Bike Rides Boston

    Great Recreational Rides in the Metro Area

    Musgrave, Shawn
    Describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Boston area.
    BookGuilford, CT : FalconGuides, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press, 2014. — GV1045.5.M42 M87 2014
  • Retracing the extraordinary story of the bicycle, Herlihy shows us why the bicycle captured the public's imagination and the myriad ways it has reshaped our world.
    BookNew Haven : Yale University Press, c2004. — TL410 .H43 2004
  • Bicycle!

    a Repair & Maintenance Manifesto

    Tracy, Sam
    With detailed descriptions of all maintenance tasks and repair situations, clearly illustrated with photographs and drawings, this manual is a must-read for all serious riders.
    BookOakland, Calif. : PM, c2013. — TL430 .T73 2013x
  • With a mixture of humor, curiosity, and humility, this renowned musician and visual artist presents an idiosyncratic behind-the-handlebars view of the world's cities.
    BookNew York : Viking, 2009. — GV1044 .B97 2009
  • Easy-to-follow instructions for the care and maintenance of your bicycle.
    DVDWestlake Village, CA : Silvermine Video, c2008. — TL430 .B
  • Romantic love and all its manifestations--the physical touch, the emotional pull, the hungry heart--is distilled as never before by one of our most talented poets.
    BookNew York : William Morrow, 2009. — PS3557.I55 B43 2009x
  • Featuring 22 rides just minutes from Boston, this guide ensures that bicyclists of all ages will enjoy the rocky coastline, beautiful seashores, and natural harbors of this region.
    BookHanover, NH : University Press of New England, c2007. — GV1045.5.M42 B688 2007
  • The scientific and engineering information is of interest not only to designers and builders of bicycles, but also to competitive cyclists, bicycle commuters, and recreational cyclists.
    BookCambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, 2004. — TL410 .W546 2004
  • Bike Battles

    a History of Sharing the American Road

    Longhurst, James Lewis
    Why are most American cities still so ill-prepared to handle cyclists? James Longhurst, a historian and avid cyclist, tackles that question by tracing the contentious debates between bike riders, motorists, and pedestrians.
    BookSeattle ; London : University of Washington Press, [2015] — HE5737 .L66 2015
  • Bike Snob

    Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling

    Weiss, Eben
    Cycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous blogger brings a fresh perspective in this laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and their riders.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2010. — GV1041 .W46 2010
  • Bikenomics

    How Bicycling Can Save the Economy

    Blue, Elly
    Making the case for adopting more sustainable modes of transportation, this reference explores the economic benefits of bicycling.
    BookPortland, OR : Microcosm Publishing, 2013. — GV1041 .B58 2013x
  • Biking Across America

    My Coast-to-coast Adventure and the People I Met Along the Way

    Stutzman, Paul V.
    Encountering nearly every kind of terrain and weather, as well as hundreds of fascinating people, Stutzman brings us into the heart of America with this inspirational memoir.
    UnknownGrand Rapids, Michigan : Revell, [2013] — GV1045 .S84 2013x
  • Lorenz J. Finison explores the remarkable rise of Boston cycling through the lives of several participants who were often constrained by issues of race, class, religion, and gender.
    BookAmherst : University of Massachusetts Press, [2014] — GV1045.5.M42 B673 2014
  • This volume showcases a wonderful collection of expertly honed machines built by the most creative bicycle makers in the world.
    BookMulgrave, Vic. : Images, 2009. — TL410 .E45 2009x
  • Cyclepedia

    a Century of Iconic Bicycle Design

    Embacher, Michael, 1963-
    Join longtime bike enthusiast and avid collector Michael Embacher for a tour of 100 bicycles with this ultimate coffee-table book for devotees of the two-wheeled life.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2011. — TL410 .E43 2011x
  • Cyclopedia

    It's All About the Bike

    Fotheringham, William
    An essential A-Z compendium of everything there is to know about the bicycle, this sports reference is full of amazing facts and enthralling anecdotes.
    Unknown[United States] : Chicago Review Press : Made available through hoopla, 2011.
  • The Enlightened Cyclist

    Commuter Angst, Dangerous Drivers, and Other Obstacles on the Path to Two-wheeled Transcendence

    BikeSnobNYC (Cyclist)
    In this follow-up to the best-selling Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2012. — GV1041 .E65 2012
  • This perfect troubleshooting guide for every cyclist - beginner or intermediate - will provide a welcome relief to anyone faced with unexpected issues on the road.
    BookNew York, NY : Rodale, Inc., [2014] — TL430 .D69 2014x
  • Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die

    Biking Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

    Santella, Chris
    Offering trips for cyclists of every level, this guide describes fifty domestic and international locations for cyclists to explore.
    BookNew York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2012. — G465 .S259 2012
  • The Girls' Bicycle Handbook

    Everything You Need to Know About Life on Two Wheels

    Nicklin, Caz
    For women cyclists everywhere who need practical no-nonsense advice and information on cycling, but don't want to dispense with style in the process.
    BookNew York : Quercus, 2014. — GV1057 .N53 2014x