Bicycling for Fun and FitnessJust a few years ago, Dale Talbert was overweight, depressed, and headed for a stroke or a heart attack. He walked, he jogged, he dieted and exercised -- to no avail. All that changed the day Talbert got a second-hand bike. He now rides at least thirty miles every day; he's lost forty pounds, and keeps it off; he eats better, sleeps better, lives better. And he hasn't had so much fun since he was a kid! Bicycling for Fun and Fitness is a beginner's guide to the world of cycling. You don't need a fancy bike or funny shorts -- all you need is a will and a pair of wheels. Talbert shares his experiences and offers lots of practical advice on bikes, equipment, fun places to ride, safety, and courtesy. He also discusses the health benefits of cycling for people young and old, fit or fat. Bicycling for Fun and Fitness is also a paean to the pure joy of cycling. The world is big and beautiful as seen from the seat of a bike, and riding offers plenty of time and miles to appreciate it all and to ponder the nature of life. Enhancing body, mind, and spirit together, bicycling may be the best thing that ever happened to you! Book jacket. |
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