As co-founder of Momentum magazine, which chronicles and inspires urban bike culture and transportation cycling, Amy Walker has been at the forefront of commuter writing. In On Bicycles, she gathers a wide-ranging group of cycling writers to explore the ways that biking can change, and is changing, people's lives. From utility bikes to the artistic creations of freakbike riders, On Bicycles has something for those interested in getting started, and those already long in the saddle.
The 50 included essays are short and digestible, making it a great read to pick up and put down, or gift without intimidating potential commuters.
Topics include:
bike parties
cargo bikes
handmade bikes
women and bikes
a history of bike advocacy
the bike-craft boom
lots more
Paperback, with pictures and illustrations. 384 pages.
