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. This updated 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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Lonely Planet knows New Zealand With some of the worlds most varied & dramatic landscapes New Zealand is a cyclists dream. From the lush semi-tropical bush & geothermal wonders of the North Island to the glaciers & icy-blue rivers of the South weve chosen rides for every interest & ability level. Whether you want pleasant rural riding on narrow winding lanes great off-road routes or strenuous rides through the most spectacular landscapes this guide gives you the best of New Zealand on two wheels. In This Guide: Everything you need to know to get prepared Bike maintenance tips to keep you on the road Comprehensive listings for sleeping eating & facilities along the way ...

Cycling in Northern France" is a spiral bound guidebook together with a waterproof folded map
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With spaces to keep track of where you have ridden how far you went & what you saw Cycling Notes is a must have for any keen bike rider. Whether your bike is a lightweight racer a sturdy mountain bike or a comfortable cruiser it travels hundreds of miles every year. Be it rural touring club sportives or city commuting it is a witness to every stunning vista endurance-testing climb & high-speed decent. & where better to record these memories of life in the saddle than in this specially designed journal? Alongside enough pages to record the events of thousands of miles on road the journal contains: pages to keep a tour diary plus blank pages for sketching routes & climb profiles; specially designed training pages to record the distances you have covered & the times you achieved; plastic sleeve for storing maps & documents; list pages where you can check off your equipment & supplies needed for a cycle tour. ...

Conventional wisdom says that middle-aged cyclists should slow down & expect to achieve less as they grow older. But in Cycling Past 50" author Joe Friel shows cyclists that with proper training & the right attitude the years after 50 can be their best ever. Written for cyclists of all types-road riders mountain bikers track racers
- this book provides an in-depth look at the full range of considerations for cycling successfully into & through middle age. Joe Friel a writer & contributing editor to several top cycling publications & a dedicated rider himself will inspire cyclists toward better performance & more biking enjoyment as he presents the basic principles of training; advanced workouts to improve endurance climbing ability & sprinting; training advice for 100-mile events & multi-day tours; planning tips & a workout program for getting into racing form; injury prevention tips & exercises; & body fueling advice. In addition to explaining the physical adjustments seasoned cyclists can make to keep their biking effective & satisfying Friel discusses the mental aspects of cycling successfully into middle age. He explains the importance of developing a positive attitude maintaining a high level of motivation & taking pride in their accomplishments. He also reminds cyclists that above all biking should be a fun activity that should be shared with fellow riders family & friends."
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A guide to cycle touring along the Canal du Midi in the sunny Languedoc region of southern France. A UNESCO World Heritage Site the canal meanders through lush countryside rich in history & culture & offers the cyclist flat car-free paths for a comfortable pedal suitable for all levels of ability & experience as well as access to tougher excursions in the nearby hills & mountains. ? ideal for anyone planning a cycling holiday English-speaking residents of the region who want to explore or anyone passing through on the canal who wants to stretch their legs a little by bike ? describes the main canal (240km) & its Narbonne extension (37km) with excursions to the Cathar strongholds of Minerve & Lastours the canal's water source in the Montagne Noire & the lagoons & marshes in the Aude & Orb delta ? highlights the attractions of cities & towns along the way such as Toulouse Carcassonne Beziers & Sete & gives practical information about accommodation cycle shops markets & festivals along the route ...

One man one bike two Mongoose cricket bats one tropical disease 16 000 miles & a lot of dead kangaroos. Oli Broom loves cricket. So much so that in 2009 he left his 9 to 5 in London & set off to cycle to Brisbane for the Ashes. Along the way he played cricket in the shadow of the Blue Mosque slept in a goat pen in Sudan dodged a 5-metre crocodile in the outback battled mountains in sub-zero temperatures in Bulgaria & successfully negotiated the treacherous highways of India. Starring the colourful characters he met on his travels this is a funny & poignant tale for anyone who's ever dreamt of jacking in the day job to embark on an incredible adventure. ...

The revised edition of the classic cycling guide of 1947 by Harold Briercliffe. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series & a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the northern England region for todays cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling & his books provide great insight into cycling in various parts of the UK in the 1940s. Harolds fascinating description of the towns villages & roads of Britain at the time is a joy for all those who love these isles & especially for cyclists looking for inspiration. Many roads have changed over the decades & are now too busy for enjoyable cycling so Mark Jarman along with Sustrans have made suggestions for alternative routes in the region for todays cyclists. The book

Includes:: the original photographs taken by Harold Briercliffe & the original illustrations. The Cycling Tourng Guide: Northern England covers cycle routes in the Lake District the Yorkshire Dales & the North East Coast plus shorter tours around the Ribble Valley Forest of Bowland around Pendle Hill Bronte Country Lancashire Coast Lunedale & the Pennine Link. It also covers shorter trips around the Plain of York & from Pool to Richmond. The cycle routes vary in length from half day & day-long trips to weekend & week-long tours.

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Cycling remains one of the most popular leisure activities in Britain today & continuing numbers of people are taking up the sport whether for leisure enjoyment for all the family or for health & environmental reasons. One of the greatest concentrations of population is in London & the South East & because of the congested & dangerous roads there is a growing need for a useful guide to safe traffic-free cycling around the area. Cyclists living in the area want quick easy access to a range of enjoyable new cycling routes where they can quickly escape from their usual crowded environment & explore quiet routes in attractive natural or man-made surroundings. In recent years there have been many initiatives to develop traffic-free routes through national or local government schemes & organisations such as Sustrans but it is often impracticable for leisure cyclists to keep right up to date with the latest information on the many thousands of miles of paths & lanes where it is possible & legal for cyclists to pursue their hobby away from traffic. All the more welcome then is this brand new title from experienced author & cyclist Jules Selmes who brings together 25 of the best routes in London. As well as offering practical general advice for the cyclist the author gives clear instructions for each route a useful diagrammatic map suggestions on where best to park and/or start the trip distance gradients & hills places of interest & suggested refreshment stops along the way or close to the route. Areas covered include: Kingston to Teddington Lock via Hampton Court Palace Ham to Richmond Lock Loop Barnes Bridge to Kew Bridge Loop Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge Loop Battersea to Putney Bridge via Chelsea Harbour Waterloo to Tower Bridge Tower Bridge to Greenwich The Waterlink Way The River Lee Navigation Richmond Park Wimbledon Common & Putney Heath The Parkland Walk & Finsbury Park Epsom Downs Loop ...

Cycling remains one of the most popular leisure activities in Britain today & continuing numbers of people are taking up the sport whether for leisure enjoyment for all the family or for health & environmental reasons. The Midlands has a high density of towns & cities & because of the congested & dangerous roads there is a growing need for a useful guide to safe traffic-free cycling around the area. Cyclists living in the area want quick easy access to a range of enjoyable new cycling routes where they can quickly escape from their usual crowded environment & explore quiet routes in attractive natural or man-made surroundings. In recent years there have been many initiatives to develop traffic-free routes through national or local government schemes & organisations such as Sustrans but it is often impracticable for leisure cyclists to keep right up to date with the latest information on the many thousands of miles of paths & lanes where it is possible & legal for cyclists to pursue their hobby away from traffic. All the more welcome then is this brand new title from experienced author & cyclist Nick Cotton who brings together 30 of the best routes in the Midlands & the Peak District. As well as offering practical general advice for the cyclist the author gives clear instructions for each route a useful diagrammatic map suggestions on where best to park and/or start the trip distance gradients & hills places of interest & suggested refreshment stops along the way or close to the route. This volume covers a large area of central England with the majority of the rides concentrated in the counties of Cheshire Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Staffordshire Leicestershire & Northamptonshire. There are also descriptions of rides in & around the cities of Birmingham Leicester Nottingham Derby Stoke & Sheffield. Several sections of the Trans Pennine Trail are featured. ...