Cycling: general and touring Books
Harvey Map Services Ltd Stirling, Forth Valley and the Trossachs Cycle
Book SynopsisCycling map of Stirling the Forth Valley and the Trossachs at 1:80,000 scale. Made in cooperation with Stirling Cycle Hub. This tough waterproof map is an ideal guide to some of Scotland's best cycling! XT80 New generation of tough polyethylene maps - These maps are a leap forward in technical excellence. They are tough, durable, light and 100% waterproof - virtually indestructible in normal use. They are light to carry and compact, not the great bulky package you get with a laminated map
£10.88
Harvey Map Services Ltd Yorkshire Dales for Cyclists XT100
Book SynopsisThe area covered by this new 100% waterproof map provides fabulous opportunities from gentle routes in the valleys to some challenging climbs over the moorland that separates them. It is no surprise that this area formed the central part of stage one of the Tour de France in 2014. Many top riders already train in the area with its quiet roads and fantastic variety of routes. Cycling is a lovely way to explore either as part of a visit or a touring holiday. You can devise routes of your own or use the information on the website of Cycling the Dales at www.cyclethedales.org.uk to help you find a route right for you. Main points at a glance. Whole of the Yorkshire Dales, 100% Waterproof, New XT100 paper, Tough and hard wearing, Fits easily in a jersey pocket, Weighs only 31 gms, Bike shops and cycle hire shown, Long distance cycle routes and challenging climbs highlighted, GPS compatible, Places of interest, Tourist information including cafes and pubs.
£10.88
Cicerone Press Cycling in the Hebrides: Island touring and day
Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes 37 day rides for all abilities, and 22 linking routes for more experienced cycle tourists, allow riders to visit all the essential sights in over 20 islands of the Hebrides and of the Firth of Clyde. Routes range from those suitable for short weekend breaks to a challenging 600-mile tour (includes the 200 mile Hebridean Way / NCR 780 along the length of the Outer Hebrides). Whether you're putting together a fortnight's tour or just enjoying a few day rides from a single base, this guide is packed with useful information to help you make the most of your trip. The Hebridean islands offer a wealth of wonderful scenery: the majestic Cuillin mountains on Skye; the otherworldly palm trees on Bute; the marvellous white shell sands on Tiree and Harris. This guidebook features detailed custom mapping and elevation profiles for all routes, and comprehensive information of ferry and transport routes, accommodation, food and drink, supplies, cycle spares and repairs. Island hopping in these islands is a magical experience. The guide visits over 20 of them and each has its own interesting history and wildlife. Reasonably fit cyclists can enjoy these routes at their own pace; experienced cycle tourists will eat up the miles.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Map key Overview map INTRODUCTION Terrain Wildlife and plants History and culture Getting there Getting around The weather and when to go Where to stay Preparing your bike Preparing yourself Planning your trip What and how to pack Riding comfortably Riding in a group Using this guide Maps and itineraries 1 CLYDE AND KINTYRE Introduction LINK ROUTES 1A Gourock to Ardrossan 1B Dunoon to Portavadie 1C Auchenbreck to Rothesay 1D Brodick to Lochranza 1E Claonaig to Tayinloan 1F Kennacraig to Oban DAY ROUTES 1.1 Circuit of south Arran 1.2 Circuit of north Arran 1.3 Circuit of Great Cumbrae 1.4 Circuit of Bute 1.5 Gigha 2 COLONSAY, ISLAY AND JURA Introduction LINK ROUTES 2A Port Ellen to Port Askaig DAY ROUTES 2.1 South coast of Islay 2.2 Circuit of northwest Islay from Bridgend 2.3 Circuit of central Islay from Bowmore 2.4 Circuit of southwest Islay (The Rhinns) 2.5 Craighouse and back from Feolin Ferry 2.6 Circuit of Colonsay 3 MULL, COLL AND TIREE Introduction LINK ROUTES 3A Craignure to Tobermory 3B Lochaline to Salen 3C Salen to Kilchoan 3D Salen to Mallaig DAY ROUTES 3.1 Slate Islands 3.2 Kerrera 3.3 Circuit across Lismore from Oban 3.4 Circuit of central Mull 3.5 Circuit of northern Mull 3.6 Out to Iona 3.7 Coll 3.8 Circuit of west Tiree 3.9 Fishbone ride in east Tiree 4 SKYE AND RAASAY Introduction LINK ROUTES 4A Ullapool to Armadale 4B Stromeferry to Uig DAY ROUTES 4.1 Across the Sleat Peninsula from Armadale 4.2 Elgol and back from Broadford 4.3 A three-legged ride from Carbost. 4.4 Around the Duirinish Peninsula 4.5 Circuit of the Trotternish Peninsula 4.6 Circuit of central Skye 4.7 Skye Bridge/Glenelg circuit from Kyle of Lochalsh 4.8 Raasay 5 BARRA AND THE UISTS Introduction LINK ROUTES 5A Castlebay to Lochboisdale 5B Dalabrog to Clachan 5C Clachan to Berneray 5D Clachan to Berneray Junction DAY ROUTES 5.1 Circuit of Barra and Vatersay 5.2 South Uist machair from Tobha Mor 5.3 Circuit of North Uist 6 HARRIS AND LEWIS Introduction LINK ROUTES 6A Leverburgh to Tarbert (west) 6B Leverburgh to Tarbert (east) 6C Tarbert to Stornoway 6D Liurbost to Barvas 6E Stornoway to Butt of Lewis DAY ROUTES 6.1 Circuit of south Harris 6.2 Huisinis from Tarbert 6.3 Scalpay from Tarbert 6.4 Callanish by the Pentland Road 6.5 West Lewis from Gearraidh na h'Aibhne 6.6 The Bridge to Nowhere from Stornoway APPENDICES APPENDIX A Link route summary table APPENDIX B Day route summary table APPENDIX C Ferry routes APPENDIX D Suggested tours APPENDIX E Day trips to islands APPENDIX F Cycle shops and cycle hire APPENDIX G Hostels APPENDIX H Tourist information APPENDIX I Further reading
£14.20
Hillside Publications Wharfedale Biking Guide
Book SynopsisThis is the third in a series of local biking guides, joining Aire Valley Biking Guide covering the neighbouring area down towards Keighley and Bradford. This new title deals with Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, based on the popular visitor centre of Grassington. The six selected runs average a modest 8 miles each, and concentrate on quality of terrain and surroundings in preference to quantity and 'head-down' mileage. Places visited include Linton, Mastiles Lane, Bolton Abbey and Appletreewick. As much of the routes as possible are off-road, and surfaced sections are largely on quiet country lanes. All have been checked for accuracy and legal access. There is relative ease of accessibility from the West Yorkshire and East Lancashire towns to this favourite valley of the Dales. Concise route descriptions and sketch maps are complemented by background information and illustrations capturing the flavour of the surroundings. The rides have easily located starting points and wherever possible feature refreshment halts along the way. The author's many years of walking in the district have served as a useful pointer to the best biking routes.
£6.14
Cordee Western Isles and Highlands: Great Scottish Bike
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£11.74
Excellent Books Cycling Southern France - Loire to Mediterranean
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive guide to major leisure cycle routes south of (and including) the Loire Valley in France. All the major traffic-free routes and signed touring routes are included with a factifile, text description of what to see along the way and, crucially, quality mapping at 1:200,000 for all the routes.It features sumptuous photos. It provides background information on taking bikes on trains in France and much more.France is one of Europe's finest cycling destinations and the recent explosion of quality, specially built and signed routes has only enhanced this reputation.It helps readers discover Euro-Velo 6, which wends its way across the entire width of France on traffic-free and lightly trafficked tracks and roads. It uses the Loire Valley for much of its length. It features the traffic-free Littoral route along Provence's lovely Mediterranean coast. It also helps readers discover the countless signed routes in the Alps - some much easier than you might imagine. It describes a quality traffic-free route along virtually the whole of the Atlantic coast.So, whether you are planning lazy day rides around Loire Chateaux or the long-distance trip of a lifetime along the Canal du Midi and the Garonne valley, linking the Atlantic and Mediterranean in a French C2C adventure, this guide is both an essential pre-trip planner and an invaluable riders' companion.
£14.20
Excellent Books The Ultimate Devon Coast to Coast Guide
Book SynopsisThis is the fully updated and revised 2nd edition of the definitive guidebook to one of the most popular long distance cycling routes in the UK, and now in full colour throughout. All the information you need to complete this 100 mile signed cycle route across Devon, the guide features: detailed full-colour mapping; accommodation listed and mapped; eating spots and places of interest; bike shops, tourist information and lots more; and, full colour photos. Cycle from the rocky coves and cliffs of fishing port Ilfracombe on Devon's north coast to the docks and impressive harbours of maritime Plymouth, experiencing a bewildering variety of scenery in between. The wide, sandy expanses of the Taw and Torridge estuaries are followed by rolling green hills, then the eerie tors of western Dartmoor. A final descent down the Plym Valley brings you to your journey's end. The route uses some of the country's finest dedicated cycle paths, developed by the sustainable transport charity Sustrans. These include the Tarka and Plym Valley Trails and the Granite Way. They are linked by quiet minor roads and bridleway tracks, making the route suitable for leisure riders, mountain bikers and tourers. Is there a more varied and beautiful 100 mile cycle route in the country? It's hard to think of one. This is a great short break or a weekend challenge.
£8.95
Grey Stone Books Hike and Bike Bowland: 24 Walks and 11 Cycle
Book SynopsisIn "Hike and Bike Bowland" Jon Sparks will show you around. On his well chosen 24 walks, 7 road bike and 4 mountain bike rides he will take you to places high and low, by river, through woods and onto the tops. In these fine landscapes you can lean back on a warm rock and listen to the call of the curlew or amble through meadows glowing with buttercups or, for those of you with a zest for something more daring, take a white-knuckle ride on the rocky mountain bike trails of Gisburn Forest. There's even a long distance route, which can be broken up into six linear walks, with good transport links making it straightforward to tackle them individually. The author provides fascinating background information on flora and fauna, history, legend and literature. The book is sumptuously illustrated with the author's photographs and simple but clear full-colour mapping. Award winning photographer and writer Jon Sparks founded his career on photographing Lancashire and the Lake District. Today his library encompasses images from five continents, with specialist coverage of the Scottish Islands, Finland, and major Baltic destinations. He has written many highly successful guidebooks for walkers, climbers and cyclists, an acclaimed book on outdoor photography, and travel guides to Finland and to the Baltic. He writes regularly on photography and is responsible for an ongoing series of Nikon camera guides. Jon's high photographic ability turns "Hike and Bike Bowland" into a splendid celebration of the Forest of Bowland's extreme beauty and, being a local (Jon lives in Garstang), he has the experience to show his readers all the best routes to the best places. Although it is a guidebook, "Hike and Bike Bowland's" high quality printing and illustrations will make this desirable winter fireside reading and a popular gift.
£10.40
Cordee Land's End to John O'Groats: The Great British
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£12.95
Cordee Kent and East Sussex Cycle Map 5: Including the
Book SynopsisFirst in a new series of cycle maps covering the whole country. The maps are all produced at a scale of 1:100 000 showing important features including the National cycle Network. Sections on road, off road and traffic free are all shown in differing colours along with their route number. Other roads and their classification are shown enabling you to link rides or explore sections and discover new routes at home or further afield. Facilities such as toilets, pubs, accommodation, bike shops, repair stations and railway stations are all shown. The mapping also has relief shading giving you a clear picture of the terrain (and steepness of any hills) you will encounter. Scale: 100 000 (10mm = 1 Km, 16mm = 1 Mile) Folded size: 163mm x 105mm Unfolded: 650mm x 800mm Tear and water-resistant paper Double sided
£8.54
Maps International Ltd Cycle Climbs Collect and Scratch Print
Book SynopsisConquer the cycle climbs, scratch off the map. An inspired fun gift!This Collect and Scratch print shows our selection of hill climbs ideal for cycling in the UK. Scratch off the hill climbs you have conquered and be inspired to climb more!Supplied in protective poster tube showcasing the product. Size A3 (297mm x 420mm).
£15.11
Little Peak Press 22,000 Miles: A Father and Son's Cycling
Book Synopsis22,000 Miles is the distance Richard Seipp has ridden with his 15-year-old son Tom over the past ten years. Starting out on their local trails in the Peak District when Tom was 5, they soon progressed to longer rides. As Tom grew, so did his ambitions - the Coast-to-Coast, the Strathpuffer 24-hour solo mountain bike race, multi-day bikepacking in the Scottish Highlands. Having ridden the 1955 route of the Tour de France during the summer holidays when Tom was 12, they continued to push their limits - Everesting the infamous Kemmelberg cobbles in Belgium and then heading to North America to ride the 2,745-mile Tour Divide, which runs the length of the North American Continental Divide along the spine of the Rocky Mountains from Banff in Canada south to the Mexican border at Antelope Wells. This book is their story in Rich's words alongside his atmospheric photographs of his and Tom's adventures. 22,000 Miles is the story of a father and son bonding over their combined love of adventure.Table of ContentsForeword 1. Adult Portions 2. Festive 500 3. Coast to Coast 4. Strathpuffer 5. Highland Trail 6. An Imperial Century 7. Devils and Angels 8. Steak Bleu 9. The Long One 10. Joining the Dots 11. Rest or Race 12. Everesting 13. High Rouleurs 14. No Surrender Finale
£14.25
Institut Geographique National Brianconnais Queyras: 2015
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£12.99
Institut Geographique National Leman et Mont Blanc entre - Chablais Faucigny:
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£12.99
Kummerly & Frey,Switzerland Switserland Cycle Map: 2021
£17.33
Swisstopo, Switzerland Switzerland North-West: 2021
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£12.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Switzerland North-East: 2021
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£12.99
Swisstopo, Switzerland Switzerland South-East: 2021
Book SynopsisThe most precise overview map of Switzerland depicts the entire country with a high degree of clarity and in great detail on a total of 4 sheets.
£12.99
Freytag-Berndt Vienna Cycle + Leisure Map 1:30 000
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Eastern Weinviertel Hiking, Cycling and leisure
Book SynopsisThanks to the detailed digital cartography and the precise scales, freytag & berndt hiking maps are ideal companions for hiking and cycling. They are revised regularly and contain updated information on hiking trails, cycling and mountain biking trails, huts, vantage points, sights and leisure facilities.
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Western Weinviertel Hiking, cycling and leisure
Book SynopsisThanks to the detailed digital cartography and the precise scales, freytag & berndt hiking maps are ideal companions for hiking and cycling. They are revised regularly and contain updated information on hiking trails, cycling and mountain biking trails, huts, vantage points, sights and leisure facilities.
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Thayatal National Park Hiking, Cycling and
Book SynopsisThanks to the detailed digital cartography and the precise scales, freytag & berndt hiking maps are ideal companions for hiking and cycling. They are revised regularly and contain updated information on hiking trails, cycling and mountain biking trails, huts, vantage points, sights and leisure facilities. - 90 x 60 cm - double-sided
£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Nebelstein - Gmund - Weitra - Gross Gerungs: 2022
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£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Grunau - Almtal - Steyrtal - NP Kalkalpen: 2021
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£12.26
Freytag-Berndt Carinthia South - Klopeiner See - Karawanken:
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£12.26
Verlag Esterbauer Provence Cycling Guide Arles / Nimes / Avignon /
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£13.99
Verlag Esterbauer Mozart Bike Trail Through Salzburger Land,
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£13.99
Verlag Esterbauer Hannover Cycling Tour Map: 2017
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£8.56
Verlag Esterbauer Euskirchen District Cycling Tour Map: 2018
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£8.56
Verlag Esterbauer Stuttgart cycling tour map: 2019
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£9.36
Verlag Esterbauer Danube Bike Trail 1 Donaueschingen to Passau:
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£15.29
Freytag-Berndt Mittelkartnen - Gurktaler Alpen - Friesach -
Book Synopsisfreytag & berndt maps are available for many countries and regions in the world. In addition to the precise cartography each map also includes a lot of additional information about the region covered.
£12.26
Harms Verlag Kilimanjaro NP: 2020
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£16.27
Alpina, Editorial, S.L. Mallorca Nord Hiking and Cycling Map and Guide:
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£17.63
Komshe Hiking and Biking in Serbia
Book SynopsisFirst comprehensive outdoor guide book for Serbia.The perfect companion for the easy to medium level hiker and biker, birdwatcher, wildlife and outdoor lover. All routes have been personally checked out by the author. The book covers over 30 described routes with detailed maps, trail descriptions and timings, beautiful photos and carefully researched background information on what can be seen along the way.Some of the described routes cover Fruska Gora, Valjevo Mountains (including around Divcibare), Djerdap National Park with its Iron gate, on the summits of Rtanj, Trem, Kablar each offering stunning views, Stara planina (including the Roof of Serbia), the Sjenica high altitude plateau, to the Griffon vultures in Uvac, Tara National Park, along Danube and Sava rivers as well as routes in the vicinity of Belgrade.
£18.04
Tabacco Forni di Sopra, Ampezzo: 2021
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£15.79
Tabacco Val Senales, Naturno: 2020
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£15.79
Tabacco Alpi Carniche, Carnia Centrale: 2019
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£15.79
Tabacco Val di Fiemme, Lagorai: 2020
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£15.79
Tabacco Vallee di Anterselva / Casies: 2021
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£15.79
Tabacco Campo Tures, Sand in Taufers: 2019
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£15.79
Tabacco Vipiteno, Alpi Breonie: 2017
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£15.79
Tabacco Monti Sarentini: 2019
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£15.79
Tabacco Val Venosta Sesvenna / Vinschgau: 2013
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£15.79
Tabacco Val Martello Silandro: 2013
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£15.79
Tabacco Lana Val d'Adige / Lana - Etschtal: 2020
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£15.79
Tabacco Val di Peio Val di Rabbi - Val di Sole: 2016
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£15.79
Tabacco Strada del vino/Sudtiroler Weinstrasse: 2015
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£15.79
