On Your Bike
So you've got a new bike? Or just getting into cycling? Or just fancy learning more about the bike you already have?
On Your Bike by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy is the perfect guide for children looking to make the most of their bikes.
· How to choose your bike? BMX, Racer, Mountain bike? Which tribe are you?
· Get the right kit. Advice on cycling essentials for riding in all weathers and safety tips to make sure you are seen on the road.
· Maintenance. Step by step guides with illustrations to help you change a tyre, check your bike for wear and tear plus access to bonus video footage with Sir Chris
Packed full of handy hints, fun facts, quizzes, checklists and illustrations, Sir Chris shows you how to look after your bike and much, much more.
Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy MBE was born and raised in Edinburgh. He raced BMX until he was 14. Chris won his first world medal in 1999 - a silver in the Team Sprint - and has won 11 world and two Commonwealth titles to date. Chris won his first Olympic gold medal in Athens in 2004 and went on to win three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. In 2012 at his home Olympic Games in London, Chris won his fifth and sixth gold medals- in the Keirin and Team Sprint- becoming Great Britain's most successful Olympic athlete of all time with six gold medals and one silver. Chris was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2008 and awarded a Knighthood in 2009. Follow Chris at www.chrishoy.com or on Twitter: @chrishoy
Joanna Nadin
Joanna Nadin is the author of more than 70 books for children and young people. She has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and is a former broadcast journalist and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister. She lives in Bath. Follow Joanna at www.joannanadin.com on Twitter: @joannanadin