is it a bird?
is it a bird? Of course bloody not, this is the pocket guide to bikerwatching in the wild
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is it a bird? Of course bloody not, this is the pocket guide to spotting bikers in the wild
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introduction Watching cyclists in our parks, on the roads or in the woods is not only a great pleasure but it also helps you on the road to becoming a ‘proper’ biker watcher. Most bikers are fairly tame and will allow you to approach closely enough, whereas others have a short temper and caution should be taken when considering approaching to try and identify them. This book is designed to help you identify and find out more about some of the common and most familiar species which may visit your surrounding areas.
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spotting bikers in the wild
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identifying Identifying these creatures is fun, and more often than not very easy. You don’t have to venture to far from your doorstep to find them out in the wild, but Watching Bikers in the Wild
with some you have to go that little bit further. There are three key things to look at to determine your species of discovered cyclist: • Appearence • Language • Location Taking these into account when out and about will help you decide what biker you may well have spotted. Appearence and location will be the two main aspects that will help you identify but not always as some bikers lurk in territories other than their own.
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binoculars illustration
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listening Cyclists use a variety of calls and some even have a song. Calls are generally short and simple Watching Bikers in the Wild
consisting of just a small number of words that communicate different things. You will find that most cyclists have calls for appreciation, dissapointment, support and celebration. The most important calls are the ones of ‘banter’. These songs and calls play an important part in the life of a cyclist and help us spotters find where they are. When in groups the cyclists can usually be found sharing their calls with one another, boosting them to ‘go big’.
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binoculars illustration
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the different species
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downhill image
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downhill bike
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downhill bike
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The BMXER The Different Species
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bmxer image
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bmx bike
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bmx bike
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The roadie The Different Species
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roadie image
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roadie bike
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roadie bike
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The dirt jumper The Different Species
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dirt jumper image
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dirt jumper bike
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dirt jumper bike
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the hipster the hipster
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hipster image
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hipster bike
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hipster bike
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spotters notes
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