Bike Boom: The Unexpected Resurgence of Cycling by Carlton Reid (English) Paperb

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Bike Boom by Carlton Reid An optimistic book about the history and future of cycling in Europe and the US. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bicycling advocates envision a future in which bikes are a widespread daily form of transportation. While many globalcities are seeing the number of bike commuters increase, this future is still far away; at times, urban cycling seems to befighting for its very survival. Carlton Reid uses history to shine a spotlight on the present and demonstrates how bicycling hasthe potential to grow even further, if the right measures are put in place by the politicians and planners of today andtomorrow. He explores the benefits and challenges of cycling, the roles of infrastructure and advocacy, and what we canlearn from cities that have successfully supported and encouraged bike booms, including London; Davis, California;Montreal; Stevenage; Amsterdam; New York; and Copenhagen. Author Biography Carlton Reid is the executive editor of BikeBiz magazine, a publication for the bicycle trade based in the UK, and author of Roads Were Not Built for Cars (2015). Table of Contents Foreword by Joe Breeze Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. How Cyclists Became Invisible 2. From Victory Bikes to Rail Trails 3. Davis, The Bicycle Capital of America 4. Cycling in Britain--From Swarms to Sustrans 5. The Great American Bicycle Boom 6. The Rise and Fall of Vehicular Cycling 7. Where Its Easy to Bike and Drive, Brits and Americans Drive 8. How the Dutch Really Got Their Cycleways Epilogue Appendix A. "Bike boom" Mentions, 1896-2016 Appendix B. How the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute was Formed from a 1970s-era Cycle Advocacy Organization Appendix C. Vive la Velorution! Bibliography Index Review "Bike Boom is full of heroes fighting for safe places for bikes, up against the Goliath of mass motorization. Carlton deftly tells the stories of the major battles over bikes in Europe and the United States from the 1930s through the 1970s. Not much has changed: we are still facing the same forces today, with the same arguments for and against. The book is a loving testament to yesterdays scrappy champions with lessons for all who persist today."--Martha Roskowski, Vice President of Local Innovation, PeopleForBikes"Carlton Reid brings an essential--and often forgotten--historical depth to ongoing debates about cycling and cycling infrastructure. In Bike Boom, he maps the deeply political struggles that are hidden behind seemingly technical, or even banal, issues. Indispensable reading for those trying to grasp cycling, but even more so for those who are fighting the continuous fight for its place in contemporary cities and societies."--Marco te Brommelstroet, Academic Director, Urban Cycling Institute; Associate Professor in Urban Planning, University of Amsterdam"Carlton Reid is one of the most well respected authors in the cycling world today, and with good reason. He is renowned for his political insight and meticulous research. Building on his earlier works--which delve into the history of this multi-purpose machine--Bike Boom is a beautifully fluid account of contemporary cycling and raises Carltons reputation as a leading cycling aficionado to new heights."--Chris Boardman, Senior Policy Advisor at British Cycling and Cofounder of Boardman Bikes"As this book demonstrates in sharp and illuminating detail, the world needs the bicycle now more than ever."-- "Resurgence & Ecologist""This well-researched, thought-provoking book fills a void in the literature, providing important cautionary lessons for todays bicycling advocates."-- "Journal of Planning Education and Research" Long Description Bicycling advocates envision a future in which bikes are a widespread daily form of transportation. While many global cities are seeing the number of bike commuters increase, this future is still far away; at times, urban cycling seems to be fighting for its very survival. Will we ever witness a true "bike booma in cities? What can we learn from past successes and failures to make cycling safer, easier, and more accessible? Use of bicycles in America and Britain fell off a cliff in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to the rapid rise in car ownership. Urban planners and politicians predicted that cycling would wither to nothing, and they did their level best to bring about this extinction by catering to only motorists. But in the 1970s, something strange happenedbicycling bounced back, first in America and then in Britain. In Bike Boom , journalist Carlton Reid uses history to shine a spotlight on the present and demonstrates how bicycling has the potential to grow even further, if the right measures are put in place by the politicians and planners of today and tomorrow. He explores the benefits and challenges of cycling, the roles of infrastructure and advocacy, and what we can learn from cities that have successfully supported and encouraged bike booms, including London; Davis, California; Montreal; Stevenage; Amsterdam; New York; and Copenhagen.Given that todays global bicycling "booma has its roots in the early 1970s, Reid draws lessons from that period. At that time, the Dutch were investing in bike infrastructure and advocacy the US and the UK had the choice to follow the Dutch example, but didnt. Reid sets out to discover what we can learn from the history of bike "boomsa in this entertaining and thought-provoking book. Review Text "Carlton Reid is one of the most well respected authors in the cycling world today, and with good reason. He is renowned for his political insight and meticulous research. Building on his earlier works--which delve into the history of this multi-purpose machine-- Bike Boom is a beautifully fluid account of contemporary cycling and raises Carltons reputation as a leading cycling aficionado to new heights." Review Quote "Well-written and researched. Throughout the text, illustrations...augment the narrative." Promotional "Headline" An optimistic book about the history and future of bicycling in the US and Europe Details ISBN1610918169 Author Carlton Reid Pages 296 Publisher Island Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 1610918169 ISBN-13 9781610918169 Format Paperback Imprint Island Press Subtitle The Unexpected Resurgence of Cycling Place of Publication Washington Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 388.34720973 Illustrations 16 page colour inserts, 95 photographs Edition 3rd Short Title Bike Boom Language English Publication Date 2017-06-15 NZ Release Date 2017-06-15 US Release Date 2017-06-15 UK Release Date 2017-06-15 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-06-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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