Cycling in the South West of Engl&, a paperback guide published by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans, presenting 28 routes in the areas west of Bournemouth, Salisbury & Swindon, with supporting Ordnance Survey-based maps & individual descriptions for all the routes. Cycling in Britain is a series regional paperback guides prepared by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans & designed to present in each title a selection of interesting cycling routes supported by maps, descriptions & other useful information. Each guide begins with an overview map showing locations of the recommended routes together with the remaining parts of the National Cycle Network, indicating traffic-free or on-road sections. Individual route descriptions include information on degree of difficulty & road surface, suitability for children, access by rail, bike hire, refreshments & things to see, useful addresses & websites, etc. Supporting maps are mostly at 1:100, 000 & use Ordnance Survey data, although without contours to provide a detailed presentation of the topography. Where necessary, additional street plans are also included. An introductory section provides useful tips & advice, & each route is illustrated by photos of landmarks and/or views of the landscape. ...

More & more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy & environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities & countryside. More than 75 per cent of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, & a continuous program of development led by Sustrans (the UK's leading sustainable transport charity) means it is growing all the time. Cycling in the UK is the official guide to the National Cycle Network, bringing together the expertise of two of Britain's great pioneering transport organizations (The AA & Sustrans) to create this comprehensive cycling guide. The guide contains all the essential information for planning a cycling trip in Britain
- practical advice on what to take, difficulty rating & where to stop along the way, plus expert advice on practical issues such as what to wear & how to stay safe on your bike, as well as tips on basic maintenance. With clearly marked maps, recommended rides, details of what to see, & superb photography, Cycling in the UK provides all the information you need to see the best of Britain from the best seat in the house.
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Making up the mid-section of the Pennines, the Yorkshire Dales is a landscape of great contrasts, every dale different, for the cyclist the network of quiet roads & lanes fringed with cycle-friendly cafes & pubs offer many happy days exploring. This guide describes 23 day routes, graded by a combination of distance, climb & overall gradient, all suitable for road bikes & illustrated by detailed maps & profiles. In addition a six-stage tour takes in all the highlights, including Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Ingleton & Settle. & for those who really want to test themselves, the route of the Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France, a 206km loop from Leeds to Harrogate, is also included, with an option to close the loop without adding many extra miles. Appendices include a route summary table to help you choose your route, lots of information about facilities for cyclists along the routes, taking bikes on public transport & basic bike maintenance. ...

Cycling in Wales, a paperback guide published by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans, presenting 28 routes with supporting Ordnance Survey-based maps & individual descriptions. Most routes are in southern part of the country, with a selection of trails in other parts of Wales, including Snowdonia, Cycling in Britain is a series regional paperback guides prepared by the AA in cooperation with Sustrans & designed to present in each title a selection of interesting cycling routes supported by maps, descriptions & other useful information. Each guide begins with an overview map showing locations of the recommended routes together with the remaining parts of the National Cycle Network, indicating traffic-free or on-road sections. Individual route descriptions include information on degree of difficulty & road surface, suitability for children, access by rail, bike hire, refreshments & things to see, useful addresses & websites, etc. Supporting maps are mostly at 1:100, 000 & use Ordnance Survey data, although without contours to provide a detailed presentation of the topography. Where necessary, additional street plans are also included. An introductory section provides useful tips & advice, & each route is illustrated by photos of landmarks and/or views of the landscape. ...

Italy in the Cycling series from Lonely Planet; exploring the cycling opportunities in a range of international destinations, providing itineraries & suggestions for short & more extended tours. Frank & informal in style, the guides have detailed route descriptions exploring a range of cycling routes across the country & also include mountain-bike routes where relevant. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on each ride. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet Cycling guide has the same layout, with dedicated sections for each region of the country, details of cycle routes on & off the beaten track & nearby towns & facilities to each ride. A summary ...

Guidebook to cycling Lon Las Cymru, a 255 mile (410km) route from Cardiff, or 242 mile (390km) from Chepstow to Holyhead, showcasing Wales`s beautiful rural heartl&. Passing through the Brecon Beacons National Park, Snowdonia National Park, & over the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons & the Cambrian Mountains, the route is as scenic as it is rewarding. Divided into 5 stages, the route (which follows quiet roads & traffic-free paths) is described from both Cardiff & Chepstow. Accompanying route description for each stage is 1:100, 000 mapping & elevation profiles, giving a clear indication of course. Suggested summary schedules from both start destinations are included, detailing possible 4 to 7 day cycle options. Also included is handy practical information about transport to & from the route, accommodation en route, baggage transfer options & preparing your bike. As well as taking in some of the most stunning & diverse landscapes in the British Isles, Wales`s preeminent cycle route passes by an impressive array of interesting historic sites, as well as pretty villages & interesting towns, making it a ride to remember. ...

This guidebook describes two cycle routes between London & Paris: the 490km `classic route` & the 387km Avenue Verte. Passing through rolling chalk downland & characterful market towns, the trails link these two great cities with their grand buildings, famous museums & iconic monuments. Ideal both for cycle-touring holidays & charity challenges, both routes are well within the capabilities of cyclists of moderate fitness & will generally take between five days & a week
- meaning that a round trip, including a few days sightseeing in Paris, can easily be accomplished in a fortnight. The routes are described in both directions, with the primary route description running from London to Paris. The classic route is presented in eleven stages; the Avenue Verte in nine, with clear step-by-step directions accompanied by mapping, elevation profiles & notes on local points of interest. A comprehensive introduction covers all the practicalities, such as Channel crossings, accommodation & what to take, & also offers a fascinating historical overview of southern England & northern France. A summary of facilities, useful contacts & an English-French glossary can be found in the appendices. The classic route crosses the Channel between Dover & Calais & makes use of quiet country roads, rural tracks & dedicated cycle paths, with a number of off-road sections. Developed to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, the Avenue Verte is fully waymarked & makes maximum use of Sustrans off-road cycle tracks in England & voies vertes (rural cycle routes) in France: it uses the slightly longer Newhaven-Dieppe crossing. Cycling from London to Paris draws on the best of both worlds: England & France; the bright lights & vibrant attractions of the city & the delightful scenery of Kent, Sussex, Hauts-de-France & Normandy. The journey offers a wonderful cycling experience, as well as a unique insight into the cultures of both nations.
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With routes spanning the province, this guidebook is all you need to explore the highways & byways of Munster
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New Zealand in the Cycling series from Lonely Planet; exploring the cycling opportunities in a range of international destinations, providing itineraries & suggestions for short & more extended tours. Frank & informal in style, the guides have detailed route descriptions exploring a range of cycling routes across the country & also include mountain-bike routes where relevant. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on each ride. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet Cycling guide has the same layout, with dedicated sections for each region of the country, details of cycle routes on & off the beaten track & nearby towns & facilities to each ride. A summary ...

Cycling Northern France: Cycle Routes North of the Loire, an A5, spiral-bound guide-&-map set from Excellent Books with eight touring routes, plus over 5000km of greenways & véloroues, all with detailed descriptions & extracts from Michelin maps at 1:200, 000, plus a separate folded map printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. The 265-page guide is divided into three sections. Eight long-distance touring routes have detailed descriptions, with each day stage accompanied by information on recommended accommodation & bike shops, plus a km-by-km route profile. The relevant mapping for the whole route, including street plan extracts for the urban sections, is provided on the fold-out map. The second section, arranged by administrative regions, offers in each area a selection of day routes, with an overview map of the region indicating their locations. Map extracts are next to the descriptions & the overprint on them indicates sealed or unsealed greenways (Voie Verte), signposted road routes (Véloroues), & intersections with other recommendations in the guide. For routes starting in the capital, the folded map also

Includes:: a street plan of central Paris indicating the city’s Avenue Verte routes. The guide

Includes:: a biking glossary & its introductory section offers general advice on cycling in France. For more detailed mapping for cycling in France the guide recommends IGN’s 1:100, 000 TOP 100 series which show more minor local roads & provides a better picture of the terrain through contours, etc. Both Michelin maps & the more detailed IGN maps are all listed on Stanfords’ website.



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