Cyclecraft
Encyclopedia
Cyclecraft is a British
cycling skills manual written by John Franklin
and now published by The Stationery Office
. It is the foundation of Bikeability
, the UK's national standard for cycle training.
The book was first published by Unwin Books in 1988, the first Stationery Office edition was in 1997 and a revised edition was published in 2007. In this edition the scope of the book was extended from its original remit — skilled cycling techniques for adults — to cover cyclists of all ages.
According to The Independent
, it “offers a comprehensive discussion of the techniques of cycling — basic techniques, like how to steer and use your gears properly, along with the more elusive skills of positioning yourself in traffic, and anticipating aggressive or inattentive motorists.”
and Canadian
laws and cycling on the right side of the road. This edition has been endorsed by the League of American Bicyclists
and the Canadian Cycling Association
.
United Kingdom
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cycling skills manual written by John Franklin
John Franklin (cyclist)
John Franklin is a British cyclist and road safety expert.-Expert witness:Franklin is a registered expert witness on cycling matters including cycling on roads, design of cycling facilities, cycling accidents and cycle helmets.-Bibliography:...
and now published by The Stationery Office
The Stationery Office
The Stationery Office is a British publishing company that was created in 1996 when the publishing arm of Her Majesty's Stationery Office was privatised. TSO is the official publisher and the distributor for legislation, command and house papers, select committee reports, Hansard, and the London,...
. It is the foundation of Bikeability
Bikeability
Bikeability is the national programme for cycle training in England and Wales, administered by Cycling England. It is based on the National Standard for Cycle Training, a UK Government standard run by the Department for Transport and approved by RoSPA, LARSOA, British Cycling, CTC, Sustrans and...
, the UK's national standard for cycle training.
The book was first published by Unwin Books in 1988, the first Stationery Office edition was in 1997 and a revised edition was published in 2007. In this edition the scope of the book was extended from its original remit — skilled cycling techniques for adults — to cover cyclists of all ages.
According to The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
, it “offers a comprehensive discussion of the techniques of cycling — basic techniques, like how to steer and use your gears properly, along with the more elusive skills of positioning yourself in traffic, and anticipating aggressive or inattentive motorists.”
North American edition
Franklin has authored a North American edition of cyclecraft (ISBN 9780117064768), published in June 2009. This edition deals with USUnited States
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and Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
laws and cycling on the right side of the road. This edition has been endorsed by the League of American Bicyclists
League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists is a non-profit membership organization which promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation through advocacy and education....
and the Canadian Cycling Association
Canadian Cycling Association
The Canadian Cycling Association or CCA is the national governing body of cycle racing in Canada....
.