Publisher's Synopsis
A revolution on the roads is approaching. Is it time for drivers to Give Way? Guardian news correspondent, Peter Walker, takes us on a journey around the world, exploring the varying attitudes to cycling on our highways.
Visit the shining examples of Amsterdam and Copenhagen, where cycling culture is an intrinsic part of the approach of politicians and officials. How have these cities made provision for cyclists and what are the extraordinary benefits?
And then take to the less welcoming roads of Britain, USA and Australia, where cycling can still be a terrifying experience. What are the tragic mistakes being made when planning and developing cities, and how do these mistakes lead to aggression towards the cycling community?
Millions of us find ourselves frustrated by the motor mentality and fighting for our rights to ride. This brilliant, shocking investigation will prepare you with all you need to know to confidently claim your place on the road.
We Say
George Orwell wrote”two wheels good, four wheels bad,” but Peter Walker takes a more inclusive view and demonstrates how cycling infrastructure in cities benefits all of society. He is writing as an enthusiast for casual urban cycling, not as a sport, but as an everyday activity that comprises commuting, shopping, errands and socialising. The book is chock full of relevant and telling anecdotes and well supported by references. Although in my case it’s preaching to the choir, it challenges many assumptions about the relationship between cars and bicycles.
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