Bicycling Street Smarts
MA0101 Paperback 46 Pages $4.95 
Size: 5 3/8" x 8 1/4", 46 pages
ISBN: 1-881559-75-0
This compact booklet describes the nuts and bolts of safe and legal on-road cycling including lane-positioning, navigating intersections, expert control of brakes and steering, emergency maneuvers, and dealing with difficult situations. By learning correct on-road riding techniques and mastering control of the bicycle, any cyclist from beginner to expert will enjoy increased confidence and safety while riding any road.
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Car Free in Boston
by The Association for Public Transportation
MA0102 Paperback 192 Pages $9.95
Size: 5 1/4" x 8 1/2", 192 pages
ISBN: 1-881559-76-9
Car-Free in Boston, the area's ultimate transit guide since 1977, is updated, expanded, and better than ever. This classic guide book for locals and visitors lists hundreds of places to visit and how to get there. Thoroughly covers Eastern Massachusetts with additional coverage of New England and beyond.
- Every Boston-area transit route -- subway, bus, train, and boat.
- Transit directions to hundreds of places -- museums and attractions, parks and beaches, theaters, shopping, colleges, and more.
- Transit riding tips for both beginners and seasoned riders.
- Covers hundreds of communities in Massachusetts and New England.
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New! The Dancing Chain 2nd edition.
by Frank Berto
MA021 Hardback 384 Pages $54.95
History and Development of the Derailleur Bicycle
NEW: 2nd Edition, expanded and updated with hundreds of new illustrations by Daniel Rebour.
A fascinating account of the birth and development of the modern bicycle--and the mechanism that makes it tick: the derailer
gearing system.
This second edition includes many corrections, better images, and it covers significantly more material. This is one BIG book. A must for anyone who cares about the history and development of the bicyle.
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The Bicycle Wheel
by Jobst Brandt
MA0001 Hardback 142 Pages $24.95
This is the definitive text on the wire spoked bicycle wheel. In addition to providing detailed instructions on how to build light, strong, durable and reliable wheels, The Bicycle Wheel offers a detailed theoretical analysis of how a spoked wheel works, refuting the folklore and myth of a century.
Contains very clear diagrams, index.
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New! Bicycle: The History
by David Herlihy
MA020 Hardback 480 Pages $34.95
This is the first rigorous examination of the early history of the bicycle to appear in print, a very, very fine book. The coverage of the 19th century development of the modern bicycle is unequalled and fascinating.
Beautifully printed on very high quality paper by the Yale University Press
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Mountain Biking near Boston
by Stuart Johnstone
MA0010 Paperback 239 Pages $15.95
A Guide to the Best 35 Places to Ride
1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 5th edition, ISBN 0-9627990-5-X, 243 pages
Looking for a few good trails? Here's your ticket to mountain biking within 50 miles of Boston. Updated and expanded to 35 riding areas, the 5th edition of Mountain Biking Near Boston holds a wealth of knowledge for every pedaler, from beginner to expert. Whether you want a convenient escape route close to the city or a quiet path in a distant parkland, this popular guidebook has everything you need to plan a great ride including current trail policies, detailed maps, and precise driving directions.
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Mountain Biking New Hampshire
by Stuart Johnstone
MA0011 Paperback 185 Pages $15.95
A Guide to the Best 25 Places to Ride
1993, 1995, 2nd edition, ISBN 0-9627990-0-9, 185 pages
Discover the mountain biking paradise of New Hampshire. The options range from the Merrimack Valley to the White Mountains and offer all levels of terrain, pristine scenery, and numerous opportunities for multi-day rides. Whether it's an afternoon escape or weekend getaway, the 25 chapters of Mountain Biking New Hampshire take you there with trail descriptions, suggested sights to see, maps, and driving directions.
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Bike Paths of Massachusetts
by Stuart Johnstone
MA0012 Paperback 231 Pages $15.95
A Guide to Rail - Trails and Other Car-Free Places
1996, 2001, 2nd edition,ISBN 0-9627990-6-8, 231 pages
Choose from a great variety of bike paths ranging from downtown Boston to the tip of Cape Cod to the Connecticut River Valley. Updated and expanded in a second edition, Bike Paths of Massachusetts captures 34 public trails with up-to-date descriptions, maps background information, and local bike and in-line skate shops.Daily exercisers, weekend explorers, parents of youngsters, and others will love these safe, car-free alternatives.
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Big Blue Book of Bike Repair
by Calvin Jones, Park Tool
MA1000 $25.95
The Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bike Repair provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for keeping any road or mountain bike running smoothly!
- A Do-it-yourself Bicycle Repair Guide from Park Tool
- Written by Calvin Jones, Education Director at Park Tool
- From tire repair and derailer adjustment to wheel truing and bottom bracket replacement, The Big Blue Book of Bike Repair provides both the novice and veteran mechanic with the information needed to perform nearly any repair
- Special topics such as tool selection, bike cleaning, and on-the-trail repairs are also covered, and an appendix at the back of the book provides valuable reference materials
- Up to date with the latest technology, The Big Blue Book of Bike Repair is packed with hundreds of photos, as well as repair tips garnered from the author's 30 years as an educator and mechanic
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New! Quality Bicycle Products 2006 Consumer Catalog
by Quality Bicycle Products
Paperback 1324 Pages, 8 pounds! $39.95
The Quality Bicycle Products is the single most useful refernece book there is for the bicycle mechanic or do-it-yourselfer. In addition to listing a huge variety of parts and accessories, it is a great source for technical information on compatibility, applicability etc.
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Short Bike Rides in Eastern Massachusetts
by Howard Stone
MA0400 Paperback 398 Pages $14.95
ISBN 0-7627-0434-9, 398 pages
Massachusetts is blessed with an impressive network of thousands of backroads, most of them paved but not heavily traveled. Beyond the built-up metropolitan areas, which compose a very small percentage of the state, the landscape is rural enough to give a cyclist a sense of remoteness and serenity, and yet the nearest town, village or grocery is never more than a few miles away. The terrain is refreshingly varied for such a relativity small state. This book is a guide to cycling in the portion of Massachusetts within a reasonable commuting distance of Boston, covering the area between the Cape Cod Canal and a north-south line just each of Worcester and Fitchburg. The region, along with along with the sections of Rhode Island and New Hampshire just over the state lines, offers ideal cycling. Each ride includes precise written directions, excellent route maps, safety tips, availability of food and facilities, vivid descriptions f points of interest, and level of difficulty, including mileage. (5 X 7, 398 pages, index, maps, black-and-white photos)
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Short Bike Rides in Central and Western Massachusetts
by Howard Stone
MA0401 Paperback 272 Pages $12.95
ISBN 0-7627-0483-7, 272 pages
Park your car, put on your helmet, fill your water bottle, and discover the best way to see the sights in Central and Western Massachusetts - on two wheels. Biking is fun for the whole family, and whether you're a dedicated cyclist or just want to have some fun with the kids on the weekend, a bike and a couple of hours are all you need to enjoy the carefully selected routes in this well-researched guide. Each ride includes precise written directions, excellent route maps, level of difficulty, including mileage, safety tips, availability of food and facilities, as well as vivid descriptions of points of interest. (5 x 7, 272 pages, maps, black and white photos)
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Short Bike Rides in Rhode Island
by Howard Stone
MA0402 Paperback 245 Pages $11.95
ISBN 0-7627-0334-2,245 pages
With an impressive network of hundreds of back roads-most paved but not heavily traveled-Rhode Island offers ideal cycling for enthusiasts of all levels. Beyond the Providence metropolitan area, the landscape is rural enough to give the cyclist a sense of remoteness and serenity, and yet the nearest town, village, or grocery store is never more than a few miles away. While the rides in this updated edition are essentially the same, they have been thoroughly rechecked to ensure that all paths still exist, and two popular rides from earlier editions-the spectacular Putnam-Woodstock-Thompson ride in nearby Connecticut and the relaxing Seekonk-Attleboro-Mansfield-Norton ride-have been dusted off and updated for this sixth edition. Each ride includes precise written directions, excellent route maps, level of difficulty, mileage, safety tips, availability of food and facilities, and vivid descriptions of points of interest. No matter what your experience level, you'll be sure to find the perfect ride in this book!
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