I Want to Ride My Bicycle

Time to dig around in the garage for your bicycle, dust off the frame, and pump up the tires for your first ride of the year. We're lucky to have so many great roads and trails in Lake Forest for spring, summer, and fall riding. But what happens when your start rolling out of your driveway and your tires pop (maybe you overinflated)? Or maybe your brakes screech (could they be unaligned with the wheels)?

You could wait for a shop to do repairs, and for some big jobs you may want to. But, you could also stop by the library, pick up one of our great books, and fix it yourself! Chances are, you probably have most of the essential tools around and fixing your own bicycle is extremely satisfying.

Bicycle Repair Manual, Call # 629.227 SID: Full of color photos for reference and easy-to-follow steps, this guide is perfect for getting the basic info for common maintenance tasks.

Essential Bicycle Maintenance & Repair, 629.227 SHA: If you are riding a road bicycle, this is the book for you. Includes reference photographs, and repair instructions geared towards road bicycle riders.

Bicycle! A Repair & Maintenance Manifesto, 629.227 TRA: Want a repair manual with a bit of character? Sam Tracy's manifesto provides a bit more color and a deeper explanation. Highly recommended if you want to dive right on in and learn as much as possible.

Just Ride, 796.6 PET: Grant Petersen, bike mechanic and designer, answers a myriad of questions from technique and safety to nutrition and health. If you have a worry or curiosity about casual riding, chances are your answer can be found here.

Questions? Email us at reference@lfl.alibrary.com
There are plenty more books about cycling, explore these call number ranges: 629.227 and 796.6
Also available is Bicycling Magazine in print and online through Zinio.