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| Introduction | |
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| Gearing Up | |
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| Test Ride Bikes | |
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| Read About Bikes | |
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| Have Fun | |
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| Finding A Woman-Friendly Bike Shop | |
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| What You Get When You Pay More | |
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| Women's Mountain Bike Anatomy | |
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| More for Your Money -- Bikes Now and Then | |
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| The Frame | |
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| Frame Materials | |
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| Ladies' Frame Bikes | |
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| Bike Fit | |
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| Reach | |
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| Components | |
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| Is Custom the Answer? | |
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| Wheels | |
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| Brakes | |
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| Drivetrain | |
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| Brake Levers | |
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| Frame Geometry and How You Ride | |
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| Shifters | |
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| Handlebars | |
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| Suspension | |
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| Full Suspension: Is the Weight Worth it? | |
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| Suspension Seat Posts: A Good Compromise | |
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| Bike Accessories | |
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| Saddles | |
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| Solving Saddle Woes | |
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| Choosing a Saddle | |
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| Cutout Saddles | |
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| Water Bottles And Hydration Packs | |
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| Tires | |
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| Tubes and Tire Liners | |
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| Pumps | |
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| Tools And Lubricants | |
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| Bar Ends | |
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| Locks | |
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| Racks | |
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| Bags | |
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| Lights And Reflectors | |
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| Cyclocomputers | |
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| Fenders | |
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| Mirrors | |
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| Horns And Bells | |
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| Car Racks | |
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| Clothing | |
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| What to Look for in a Helmet | |
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| Clothing | |
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| Natural vs. Synthetic Fabrics | |
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| Shorts and Pants | |
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| The "Unisex" Debate | |
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| Tops | |
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| Clothing for Larger Women | |
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| Benefits of a Cycling Jersey | |
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| Shoes | |
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| Jackets | |
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| Miscellaneous | |
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| Learning To Ride Off-Road | |
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| Resources | |
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| The Importance Of Attitude | |
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| Getting Ready To Ride Single-Track | |
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| Riding Single-track | |
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| Shifting Gears | |
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| Bike Prep 101: 1 Pre-Ride Checklist | |
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| Braking | |
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| Cornering | |
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| Climbing | |
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| Saddle Height | |
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| "I Did it!" | |
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| Descending | |
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| Take A Hike | |
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| Get Up to Get Down | |
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| Shouldering the Load | |
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| How To Fall | |
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| Log Crossing | |
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| The Bump Thrust | |
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| Soft Surfaces | |
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| Hitting The Trail | |
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| Where To Ride | |
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| IMBA and Responsible Riding | |
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| Finding Your Way | |
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| Minimizing Trail Damage | |
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| Where Can I Find Women to Ride With? | |
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| Who To Ride With | |
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| Riding With Women | |
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| Riding With Men | |
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| Riding Mone | |
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| Riding With Children | |
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| Tips for Riding with Young Children | |
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| Night Ride | |
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| Riding With a Dog | |
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| Fitness And Nutrition | |
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| Training For Performance And Fitness | |
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| Cross-Training And Recovery For Total Well-Being | |
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| Strength Training | |
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| Loosening Up to Ride | |
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| The Power of Water | |
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| Sports Drinks | |
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| Nutrition 101 | |
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| Carbohydrates | |
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| Proteins | |
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| Long Term Fitness: Don't Give Up On It | |
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| Fats | |
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| Energy Bars: Who Needs 'Em? | |
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| Eating For Health, Performance, And Weight Control | |
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| Plan Ahead For Healthy Eating | |
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| Jen's Top Ten Trail Snacks | |
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| Urban Riding And Commuting | |
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| Why A Mountain Bike? | |
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| Keeping Clean, Dealing With Clothes And Hair | |
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| The Shower Dilemma | |
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| Clothing Tips | |
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| Myths About Urban Riding | |
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| Helmet and Hair Issues | |
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| My Ride To Work | |
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| Tips For Riding Safely In Traffic | |
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| Make The Most of Your Ride | |
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| Safety | |
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| Reporting Harassment | |
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| Proteet Yourself From Attacks | |
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| Play it Safe With Animals | |
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| First Aid In the Wilds | |
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| Hitting the Trails During Hunting Season | |
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| Comfort Issues | |
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| Saddle Soreness 101: For Women Only | |
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| Tips for Avoiding Numb Hands and Wrists | |
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| Neek and Shoulder Pain | |
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| Knee Pain | |
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| Back Pain | |
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| Effects of Altitude | |
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| Preventing and Treating Knee Pain | |
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| Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumae | |
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| Avoiding the Perils of Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac | |
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| Bugs | |
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| Preventing and Removing Ticks | |
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| Maintenance And Repair | |
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| Learning About Your Bike | |
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| Recomunended Reading | |
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| Basic Maintenance And Repair | |
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| Cleaning and Lubing the Bike | |
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| Finding a Good Mechanie | |
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| Periodically Replacing Parts | |
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| On-the-Trail Tool Kit | |
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| Fixing A Flat | |
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| Adjusting the Quick Release | |
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| Photo Credits | |
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| Sources and Resources | |
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| Index | |