Cycling for fitness

Whether you want to learn about the history of cycling, or are interested in fitness tips, there are hundreds of cycling books that you can check out.

While the Tour de France gets most of the headlines each year, the real story is the millions of people who hop on a bike each week, whether they are cycling for fitness, planning to race, or simply nipping down to the local shops.

Riding a bike is one of the best ways of getting in shape - it is joint friendly, possible to do either indoors or out, accessible to all ages.

Books are great if you have questions about training, nutrition, equipment, or places to go. Some of the titles available include:

• Smart Cycling: Successful Training and Racing for Riders of All Levels
• The Complete Book of Long Distance Cycling: Build the Strength, Skills and Confidence to Ride as Far as You Want
• Adventure Cycle-touring Handbook: Worldwide Cycling Route and Planning Guide
• Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills: Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer and Safer (Bicycling Magazine)