The Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide

The Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide by James Rubin and Scott Rowan answers all the questions that commuters have when thinking about using their bike instead of car or public transportation to get around. This book does everything from helping out adults who're buying their first bike in years, to showing how to plan your routes, where to ride, when to ride, how to ride and what to do when things go wrong.

James Rubin is a journalist who has written for regional and national publications including the Economist Intelligence Unit. He rides his 10-year-old specialized mountain bike largely through scenic Griffith Park and the surrounding Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz. He lives in Los Angeles. Scott Rowan has worked in professional sports since 1995 as a reporter, an editor, and a producer. He began bicycling for all his commuting and transportation needs in 2004, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year.