Through the city by bike

The bicycle has a huge potential even in our cities. You just sit down and go, no more buses that you don't catch, no more long stops at the bus stop, no more jostling around or standing in a queue. The bicycle is becoming a part of everyday life for more and more people. More and more girls, boys, men and women are cycling to work, shopping, cafes and business meetings. Why can't you?

But driving around town in rush hour traffic is not the same as a weekend drive on an empty dirt road. It is these specifics, differences, duties and tips, how to drive in full traffic between cars, buses, trucks, trams and pedestrians, form the core of this book. The other chapters give you all the information you need for everyday cycling all year round. The authors will introduce you to different types of bikes and their equipment, tips on how to ride in casual clothes and in the rain, and advice on how to persevere even in poor conditions. Some of the chapters will also be of interest to recreational or sport cyclists. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or an advanced cyclist, whether you want to cycle around town all the time or just occasionally.

The content of the book has been in the making for almost ten years, mainly in the form of articles on the Prague by Bike website. The original articles have been adapted to be useful to urban cyclists in any Czech city. Even regular readers of Prague by Bike will find something new in the book, as many texts have been updated or written specifically for this book. In addition, the texts are complemented by vivid illustrations of traffic situations and photographs, which will help you get to know the world of the urban cyclist much better!

Dust off your bike, get on and give it a try. Ride your bike through the city!