For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.Discover techniques for:Packing and touring safely on your ownTricking out your bike for easy and comfortable ridingSelecting the proper outfit, from helmet to shoesFueling up and keeping hydratedPedaling, turning, and stopping like a proSurviving traffic in a group ride