At Dero we’re here to support your biking journey no matter where it takes you, but enjoying your destination is every bit as important as all the stops along the way. We’ve curated our list of best reads for cyclists for when you’re relaxing but still need to keep cycling at the top of your mind!
For the competitive cyclist:
Full Gas, by Peter Cossins
Whether you are trying to crush your next virtual fitness session or make a podium finish in your upcoming road race, this book grants an inside look at the intricacies of bike racing for all levels.
For the seasoned vets:
Old Man on a Bicycle, by Don Petterson
Follow a former American Ambassador on his country-wide biking tour on a journey to embrace age gracefully.
For women:
Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way), by Sue Macy
Learn more about how the bicycle granted women newfound mobility and empowered their liberation.
For tech-heads:
It’s All About the Bike: The Pursuit of Happiness on Two Wheels, by Robert Penn
For those who like to trick their rides and dig into the science of biking, this is the book for you.
For the locals
Rail-Trails Minnesota: The definitive guide to the state’s best multiuse trails, by Rails to Trails Conservancy
This won’t be a gripping page turner, but could be a life-long guide to many future adventures.
For Children
The Brave Cyclist: The True Story of a Holocaust Hero by Amalia Hoffman
This is the true story of Gino Bartili who not only won the Tour de France twice, but was also a bike messenger in the army during World War II and joined the resistance. For ages 9-12.
What are your favorite cycling books?
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