I Want a Real Bike in Oregon [Hardcover]

Oregon Spirit Book Award Honoree, Oregon Council of Teachers of English (OCTE).

A picture book highlighting scenic rides through some of Oregon's most beautiful sites,I Want a Real Bike in Oregonis the perfect book for the young cyclist who is ready for a new bike.

From award-winning author Eric A. Kimmel with whimsical art by Josh Cleland, the book includes illustrations of popular bikes, including the tandem bike, the road bike, the folding bike, and more, plus tips on how to choose your first real two-wheeler.

Whatever your childs preferred two-wheel ride, Portland author Eric A. Kimmel has you covered with this delightful picture book that also serves as a bucket list for Oregon bicycle experiences. Parents will find helpful tips for choosing a childs first bike at the back of the book.The perfect book for the young cyclist who is ready for a new bike.A young cyclist who wishes for a new bike imagines all the places one can bike in Oregon.

Included are bikes, bikes, and more bikes and wide array of rides:

1. Mountain bike to ride the Deschutes River Trail through Central Oregon to Sunriver;
2. BMX bike for the Lumberyard indoor bike park;
3. Racing bike for the Alpenrose Velodrome;
4. Tandem bike for the whole family to ride the Bridge Pedal together;
5. Cargo bike for the Worst Day of the Year ride (including cameo of the Unipiper);
6. Fixie bike for Zoobomb;
7. Road bike to Cycle Oregon, Hood to Coast, and every trail of Oregons Scenic Bikeways;
8. Cruiser bike for Bike to School Day;
9. Recumbent bike to ride the Human Power Challenge rally at Portland International Raceway;
10. and a Folding bike to easily take everywhere!

Also included are helpful tips for getting a first bike, a list of family-friendly bike rides and locations across the state, and a multitude of animal characters and bikes to capture the attention of bike-crazy kids with lots happening on l#K