This invaluable new guide takes you through all the benefits of bike riding, along with everything you need to know to get pedalling: how to choose your bike
- with the differences between types, such as hybrid & racer; how to choose your helmet, clothing & other accessories; &, care & maintenance. Step-by-step photographs complement the clear & practical text, to make this an ideal guide for all levels of cyclist. There have never been more reasons to hop into the saddle: not only is it fun, healthy & speedy, it is the ultimate environmentally-friendly way to travel. Governments are making it more appealing all the time, with dedicated cycle lanes springing up all over the country & subsidised cycle purchase schemes, so here`s a fantastic, practical guide to cover all your needs.
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Bikepacking takes you on an off-road adventure, cycling & wild camping some of Britain`s most beautiful hidden trails & ancient trackways. Laurence Mc Jannet sets off to find the 30 finest multi-day rides our island has to offer. From easy city-escapes with the family to epic trails in the Scottish Highlands, this ultimate adventure guide is filled with inspiring stories & packed with tips on kit, planning, camping & route-finding. All routes can be reached by train & are accompanied by downloadable maps & GPX files. ...

Bikepointer is a cycling accessory which allows you, when travelling the recognized cycle networks in Netherlands or Flanders, to note your route & display it in a wind & water proof case on your handlebar. The cycle routes in Netherlands & Flanders consist of distinctly numbered junctions with designated intersections, enabling a small graphic over-plan of linked numbers to indicate a complete & intricate route ...

The best motorcycle riding routes in Britain, tried & tested by Ri DE magazine. Written by Ri DE Magazine's Simon Weir & with introduction by Charlie Boorman, Bikers' Britain is all about the best roads for motorcyclists in the UK, from open throttle straights to expert curves, from soaring mountains to windswept coastlines. It's for the five million native riders & the tens of thousands who visit Britain each year. Each ride is ridden, reviewed &

Includes:: a route map so that the content stays fresh whether you use it as a top box essential or bedtime reading for your next dream trip.

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Bikers` Britain
- The Tours is all about the best touring routes in the UK handpicked & written by the Deputy Editor of immensely
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It is the motorbike that makes Vietnam tick. In Saigon alone, two million ply the streets. People commute by bike, father take their kids to school by bike (you`d be surprised how many at a time!), & products find their way to the consumers by motorbike. The bike as backbone of the economy the bike as carrier of goods & people the bike as beast of burden. A remarkable selection of Hans Kemp`s finest shots
- often taken from the back of one of the self-same bikes
- quirky, mystifying, eye-opening, frightening & downright unbelievable. Can you really get that many people on a 50cc bike? How can he drive that thing when his load blocks his vision? Why doesn`t the whole thing fall apart under the weight? Dead pigs? Surreal, man.

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Bikie lays bare the true heart of cycling. Every grass-roots enthusiast, keen racing man & elite professional has one thing in common: he loves his bike & riding it. The author pinpoints the source of his love, tracing its development in the individual, how it draws people into a community & then a tradition
- creating a whole worldwide culture to celebrate that deep affection for what is a technological marvel & transcendent experience. Great champions, too, are inseparable from their bikes. They merge into them, becoming a composite image, figures of myth. As well as exerting an emotional hold, cycling, in its famous races, also mounts a living proof of exemplary virtues: courage, perseverance & self-sacrifice
- gives us, in fact, a glimpse of the higher reaches of the human spirit. There is a sense of this mythical realm in every pedal turn, for once astride a handbuilt lightweight we are put in touch with the greatest riders of all time. Bikie is the story of one man`s passionate involvement, but in its forthright sincerity it goes to the roots of what we all share.

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Annapurna Cycling Circuit from Nepa Maps, shown on a series of panels at 1:75, 000 with detailed information of the difficulty of the terrain indicating sections where the bike has to be carried or pushed, overnight stops, altitude profiles, etc.A general map at 1:227, 000 with relief shading shows the whole of the Eagle’s Loop biking circuit from Besisahar anticlockwise to Chame, Manang, Muktinath & Jomosom, along the Khali Gandaki to Tatopani & Baglung, andthen along the local roads to Pokhara. The map also shows local hiking routes, including the Annapurna Circuit & the route to the South Annapurna & Machhapunchhare Base Camps. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 15` intervals. The route itself is then shown on 14 panels at 1:75, 000 with the overprint indicating easy ride (> 80% ride), a mixture of ride, push & carry, or carry only sections. The maps have contours at 100m intervals & also include symbols indicating various places of interest, accommodation & medical facilities, campsites, etc. Tables & graphs portray altitude changes & biking time along the route. The map also has an index of localities shown on the panels. ...

Biking Country Glasgow Clyde Valley & Loch Lomond provides the reader with 18 well researched, practical routes exploring the surprising countryside around Glasgow, ranging from 6 to 18 miles. A network of canal towpaths, country lanes, off road tracks & specially built cycle routes offers a rich diversity of rides. Each cycle route described in the guide is accompanied by clear & easy-to-follow directions with information on route highlights; gradient difficulty, route distance & time; parking facilities & public transport; route facilities such as toilets, refreshments & picnic areas; & available maps. Each cycle route listed in the guide is accompanied by a simple h&-drawn route-maps & the book is illustrated with black-&-white photographs throughout. ...

The land of the Basques is a vibrant place with an intoxicating spirit. Whether you`re taking in the culture in Bilbao, grazing on elaborate pintxos in San Sebastian or exploring the rugged coast, Footprint`s Bilbao & Basque Region Handbook covers all the top attractions in this quirky area, plus tips for getting off the beaten track.* Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there & getting around * Highlights map & inspirational color section, so you know what not to miss * Comprehensive listings including where to eat, sleep & relax
- whatever your budget * Detailed street maps for Bilbao, San Sebastian & Vitoria * Slim enough to pop in your pocket Packed with advice & information, this concise, pocket-size Footprint Handbook will help you get the most out of Bilbao & the Basque Region without weighing you down.
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