Guidebook to 35 full & half day mountain biking routes in Slovenia. The graded routes, which range from technically not difficult but requiring a reasonable level of fitness to highly technical, requiring a high level of fitness & confident bike handling skills, vary in length from 12km to 59km. Routes are located in Gorenjska, Soca Valley, the South, as well as Central & North Eastern Slovenia. Full route descriptions are accompanied by gradient profiles & 1:75, 000 mapping, together with practical information such as getting to & around Slovenia, travelling with the bike, arranging accommodation & dealing with emergency situations. A handy Slovenian language glossary is also included. Showcasing a remarkably diverse landscape, Slovenia is an idyllic mountain biking destination. From the towering peaks of Gorenjska & the stunning riverside trails of the Soca Valley to the tremendous limestone caves of the Karst region & the forests of the Nanos plateau in the country`s south, there is endless opportunity for tough climbs, long descents & technical trails
- as well as slow, scenic trips lakeside & through vineyard-laced landscapes
- making it a perfect travel destination for the avid mountain biker.

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This guidebook describes 21 mountain biking routes in central & southern Scotl&, including the 7stanes in Dumfries & Galloway, & cross country routes in the Campsie Fells, Pentland Hills & Lammermuirs, the Galloway Forest, Tweed Valley, Cheviots & Lowther Hills. The routes range from 16.5 to 66km graded from moderate to very hard. ...

This guidebook describes 25 mountain biking routes in North & North West Scotl&.
Includes: rides around Fort William,
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New Zealand's North Island has a wide range of world-class mountain biking tracks & Mountain Biking North is a guide to 34 of the best of these rides. Selected by expert mountain biker & photographer Dave Mitchell, they range from straightforward & easy rides close to our urban areas, through to hard & challenging trips deep into the wilderness. Readers will be able to choose from classic rides such as the Karapoti north of Wellington, coastal rides in the Wairarapa, the 42nd Traverse in Tongariro Forest & other adventures in the Central North Isl&, through to a range of rides in the Hunua Ranges south of Auckl&, as well as many more. The informative text & photographs for every trip is integrated with a 3-D Bird's Eye map from innovative Wellington mapping company Geographx, which provide a superb overview of the terrain covered. A sister volume to the best-selling Mountain Biking South, published in 2010, this book is a must-have purchase for any mountain biking enthusiast, whether a beginner or experienced
- not only is it a fantastic guidebook, but it also makes an extremely appealing memento for anyone who loves to take their bike off the asphalt.
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New Zealand is mountain biking heaven, with fantastic opportunities on the doorstep of most urban areas, as well as superb ...

Former World Biketrials champion Martyn Ashton has put together his top tricks & techniques to improve bike handling skills in this super book. The infectious writing style takes you from first principles to provessional moves in 10 chapters. Each trick is described in enthusiastic detail & illustraed with inspirational phtography from top bike snapper Robin Kitchin. This is not a book for showing off, these techniques re the building blocks for all your biking, giving you the skills you need to make yourself a more complete rider.

Includes:: personal contributions from Grant ` Chopper` Fielder, Danny Mac Askill, Chris Smith, Gee Atherton, Rachel Atherton, Steve Peat, Oli Beckingsale, Sam Pilgrim & Hans Rey.

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A classic of mountain writing & still in demand over ten years after its first publication, this book takes you to the little places of big importance along one mountain-climber`s trail. Fishgut Mac, Desperate Dan, Stumpy & the Big Yin stalk hill & pub, escaping from gamekeepers, staying awake sleeping in bothies (Scottish mountain cabins). Ideal for nostalgic climbers, this book is by two well-known experts who write in an easy philosophical style. A volume that will interest anyone who likes the outdoors & appreciates communal living in the elements. ...

The Mountain First Aid Kit by Lifesystems designed for mountaineers & serious trekkers is well-equipped to deal with most common injuries sustained on the mountain when medical care may not be quickly reachable. The high quality content is CE Approved & chosen with the help of expedition doctor Hugh Montgomery & members of the British Special Forces medical team. It is organised with the Quick Find system for easy access & neatly packed in the ripstop fabric case with waterproof zip. Content: General:1 x Primary Care Leaflet, 1 x Tweezers, 6 x Safety Pins, 1 x Scissors (5.5cm Blade), 1 x Shears (6cm Blade), 1 x Glo Stick, 1 x Spot Check Thermometer, 2 Pairs Vinyl Gloves. Medication (UK Only):16 x Paracetamol Tablets, 16 x Ibuprofen Tablets. Bandages:2 x Open Woven Bandages 7.5cm x 5m, 1 x Crepe Bandage 5cm x 4.5m, 1 x Crepe Bandage 7.5cm x 4.5m, 1 x Triangular Calico Bandage 90 x 127cm. Preparations, Disposables & Tapes:8 x Hygienic Cleansing Wipes, 1 x Micropore Tape 1.25cm x 5m, 1 x Zinc Oxide, Tape 1.25cm x 2m, 1 x Duct Tape 2m Roll, 10 x 4-Ply Gauze Swabs 5 x 5cm, 2 x Burn Gel Sachets (3.5g). Dressings:1 x Pack of Assorted Plasters, 1 x Medium Wound Dressing 12 x 12cm, 2 x Low Adherent Dressings 5 x 5cm, 1 x Low Adherent Dressing 10 x 10cm, 1 x Small Plaster Fabric Strip 4cm x 1m, 3 x Wound Closure Strips, 1 x Small Eyepad Dressing, 2 x Blister Plasters. ...

Mountain High: Europe’s Greatest Cycle Climbs, saddlebag edition, from Quercus, covering the Continent’s 50 greatest climbs that every cycle fan wants to conquer, from very short routes with very high average gradient to some of the most celebrate climbs from the big professional races: the Tour de France, the Giro d’ Italia or the Vuelta a España. The routes are grouped into four sections: short rides with high gradient, plus climbs to different altitudes
- 1000m+, 2000m+ & the 3384m Pico de Veleta in the Spanish Sierra Nevada. The description of each route

Includes:: a panel with all the necessary facts & figures such as road access to the starting point, & is accompanied by a small map plus a detailed route profile with colouring indicating the gradient percentage. The book is published in two formats – both carry the same text, graphics & photos:- a saddlebag edition (this title) in paperback, a more practical format for anyone planning to carry the guide on the bike (although it does weigh 600 grams / 1lb 5oz)- a coffee-table size hardback with much larger versions of the photos So, whether the very mention of Col du Galibier, Alpe d’ Huez or Mount Ventoux strikes terror in your heart or encourages you to dream &, best still, eventually to conquer, the book provides plenty of interesting reading & useful advice.


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Following the success of Mountain High: Europe`s Greatest Cycle Climbs comes a volume focusing on the continent`s lesser-known, challenging & spectacular mountain roads & passes. From the heights of the Otztal Glacier Road in Austria to the `secret` side of the legendary Alpe d` Huez, Mountain Higher: Europe`s Extreme, Undiscovered & Unforgettable Cycle Climbs explores 50 soon-to-be cult locations & captures stunning scenery from off the beaten track. Featuring the technical details (maps, profiles, lengths, heights) that made Mountain High an indispensable reference book, as well as dynamic descriptions of the routes themselves & Pete Goding`s breathtaking photography, this book is a stylish & practical guide to the hidden gems that every true cycling enthusiast needs to know about. ...