Ultimate Manual for Bicycle Lovers - by Magda Gargulakova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Hop on your bike and discover everything young riders need to know before hitting the road!

Whether your child is just learning to ride or already loves spending time on two wheels, this colorful, fact-filled guide makes cycling fun while introducing the essential skills every young cyclist should know. From choosing the right bike and wearing the proper gear to understanding bicycle parts and caring for a bike, this engaging hardcover is packed with practical information for curious riders ages 4-8.

Beyond the basics, the book includes a timeline of bicycle history, an introduction to different cycling disciplines like BMX freestyle, road racing, and cyclocross, and a seek-and-find puzzle spread with eight questions for readers to solve. Practical sections also cover saddle height, riding in different conditions, basic bike care, and simple first-aid guidance for minor falls.

• A Complete Guide to Choosing and Understanding Bikes: Covers different bike types, from racing and mountain bikes to tandems and BMX, along with a detailed breakdown of bike parts and how they work.
• Real Road Safety and Rules: Provides actual traffic signs, right-of-way rules, hand signals, helmet fit, and braking technique, plus a clear list of things to never do while cycling.
• Bicycle History and Cycling Disciplines: Includes a timeline of how the bicycle developed, plus an introduction to disciplines like road racing and cyclocross.
• Practical Riding and Bike Care Tips: Covers saddle height, riding in different weather and terrain, basic bike maintenance, and what to do after a minor fall.
• A Seek-and-Find Puzzle to Solve: A dedicated activity page with eight questions challenges readers to spot cyclists and details in a busy scene.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and seasonal titles, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to delight, comfort, and inspire.

About the Author

Magda Gargulakova has a degree in Art History and is a co-founder and also curator of the OFF/FORMAT gallery in Brno, Czech Republic, which exhibits and promotes contemporary progressive art, mostly by young artists. She worked for a time in marketing, but her love affair with books has been a long one. For OFF/FORMAT, she has edited and published several art publications. Since 2019, she has added to this experience as an editor of literature for very young readers at Albatros Media, using her two daughters for quality control. She resides in the Czech Republic.

Marie Urbankova studied Scenography at the Zizkov Secondary School of Art and Design before graduating in Animated Film from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. She has a number of children's books to her name and is a regular contributor to a Czech children's magazine. In addition to illustrations and books, she enjoys animated films and all that goes along with them. She is from the Czech Republic.