Cycling: general and touring Books

Book SynopsisIn 2012, Joe Barr almost died from altitude sickness on the infamous 11,000-ft Wolf Creek Pass in a Race Across America attempt. The infamous 3,200-mile race is non-stop, ultra-cycling at its most extreme. In 2014, Joe returned and received the coveted Finisher's medal, and in 2019, at the age of 60, he went back again and won his category.This story of extreme perseverance begins on a yellow Raleigh Chopper on the streets of Co. Derry, where Joe, trying to escape the harsh everyday reality of the Troubles as a young Catholic boy in an all-Protestant school, went on long bicycle rides into the countryside, dreaming of one day taking part in cycling's grand tours.When his baby son was diagnosed with cancer, Joe got on the bike with a different purpose and won his first endurance race, the 1,300-mile, non-stop Race Around Ireland. Since then, Joe has won major World Cup races all over the world. This is a story of unimaginable grit, and of what it takes to

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Book Synopsis''We''ll all recognise ourselves somewhere in this book'' Emily Chappell''One of the best cycling books of all time'' BookAuthorityA joyful dose of inspiration that every cyclist, from rookie to randonneur, can take something valuable from'' Road.ccIf your bike has become your biggest escape of late, Back in the Frame from award-winning blogger, Lady Vélo, is the book for youJools Walker rediscovered cycling aged 28 after a decade-long absence from the saddle. When she started blogging about her cycle adventures under the alias Lady Vélo, a whole world was opened up to her. But it''s hard to find space in an industry not traditionally open to women - especially women of colour.Shortly after getting back on two wheels, Jools was diagnosed with depression and then, in her early thirties, hit by a mini-stroke. Yet, through all of these punctures, one constant remainedTrade ReviewA funny, vibrant book * Guardian *One of the best Cycling books of all time * BookAuthority *A joyful dose of inspiration that every cyclist, from rookie to randonneur, can take something valuable from * Road.cc *I think we'll all recognise ourselves somewhere in this book -- Emily Chappell, endurance cyclist and author of 'What Goes Around' and 'Where There's A Will'

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Book SynopsisSomewhere in a German forest 200 years ago, during the darkest, wettest summer for centuries, the story of cycling began. The calls to ban it were more or less immediate.Re:Cyclists is the tale of the following two centuries. It tells how cycling became a kinky vaudeville act for Parisians, how it was the basis of an American business empire to rival Henry Ford''s, and how it found a unique home in the British Isles. The Victorian love of cycling started with penny-farthing riders, who explored lonely roads that had been left abandoned by the coming of the railways. Then high-society took to it--in the 1980s the glittering parties of the London Season featured bicycles dancing in the ballroom, and every member of the House of Lords rode a bike. Twentieth-century cycling was very different, and even more popular. It became the sport and the pastime of millions of ordinary people who wanted to escape the city smog, or to experience the excitement of a Trade ReviewAs witty, accurate and eloquently written a history of the bicycle as you are ever likely to read -- Chris BoardmanAn essential look at how cycling has taken over the world -- Sir Chris HoyAs if Bill Bryson had taken to two wheels * FT *A thorough and fascinating read, as you would expect from Dr Hutch. It charts the strange evolution of what we now unthinkingly accept: cycling is cool. How it came to be is another story altogether. -- Ned BoultingAn excellent history of the two-wheeled machine … Hutchinson plots his way through the physical, social and sporting history of cycling with immense pleasure, pace and humour. * Daily Express *Michael Hutchinson will already be known to many for his entertaining and humorous writing, and this book carries on in the same vein * road.cc *Michael Hutchinson has written a funny book about what could be – and often is – dry-as-sticks: the history of the bicycle. * bikebiz.com *Re:Cyclists is an enjoyable romp through Britain's cycling history ... If you want to know how the British got from the hobby-horse to hipsters on fixies, this is as good a place as any to start finding the answers. * Podiumcafe *Whether you’re a city boy banker racing into the Square Mile or a hipster wheeling around Shoreditch, this is for you. * Gentleman’s Journal *An historical and fascinating account of the last 200 years of the progression of cycling … A well-written and intelligent read. * Outdoor Fitness *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Man Walks into a Bar 1 1817: The Big Bang 2 The 1860s: Parisian Perversions and the World's First Bicycle Race 3 The Dignity of the Victorian Clubmen 4 1870 – 1900: American Cycling and the Genius of Colonel Albert Pope 5 1874: The Honourable Ion Keith-Falconer 6 Safety Bicycles and Extreme Danger: Mile-a-Minute Murphy and the Lion's Den 7 The 1890s: The Great Society Cycling Craze 8 Twentieth-Century Racing and the Loneliness of the Time Triallists 9 1900 – 1920: Cycling and Moting 10 1920 – 1958: The Tourists 11 1942 – 1959: The British League of Racing Cyclists 12 1957: 'Most of Our People Have Never Had it so Good' 13 1960 – 1990: An Ugley Situation 14 1992 – 2016: The Life of Lottery 15 Towards a Cycling Tomorrow Endnotes Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD ADVENTURE TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAROn 1 April 2011, rower and adventurer Sarah Outen set off in her kayak from Tower Bridge for France. Her aim was simple: to circle the globe entirely under her own steam - cycling, kayaking and rowing across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, North America, the Atlantic and eventually home. A year later, Sarah was plucked from the Pacific ocean amid tropical storm Mawar, her boat broken, her spirit even more so. But that wasn''t the end. Despite ill health and depression, giving up was not an option. So Sarah set off once more to finish what she had started, becoming the first woman to row solo from Japan to Alaska, as well as the first woman to row the mid-Pacific from West to East. She kayaked the treacherous Aleutian chain and cycled North America, before setting out on the Atlantic, despite the risk of another row-ending storm...Dare to Do is more than an adventure stoTrade ReviewOuten's story is remarkable. - Sunday TimesAn epic feat. - The TimesLike Wild - only wilder. - BT SportSarah Outen prefaces her epic trip around the world under her own steam with a fabulous sentence: "The years ahead became some of the most vivid, treasured and, at times, the most difficult of my life. But all I knew is all we ever know - that I knew nothing about how the story would unfold." Who could fail to read on? Dare to Do chronicles a journey many readers will have mulled over at various points, but Outen had the courage to tackle it. - Birmingham Post - Books of the YearAn intimate glimpse into the raw excitement, fears, and determination which could provoke someone like Outen to spend years circumnavigating the globe, in a number of imaginative and uncomfortable ways. Outen is honest and relatable, while her depictions of places and people she meets are undeniably engaging. [Dare to Do is] fast-paced and good-humoured. - GeographicalThere is only one Sarah Outen. A unique blend of powerful female athlete and silly friend.Her natural charisma, talent for storytelling and unrivalled persistence sets Sarah Outen apart. She is the top female adventurer of the 21st Century - nobody else comes close.That's the way to do adventure.

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Book SynopsisUltimate Cycling Trips: Australia is your practical and inspirational guide to 40 of the best cycling trails across Australia. Journey across Australia on two wheels with these hand-picked bike rides that range from gentle rail trails with a gourmet edge, to multi-day cycle tours, to blasts on the country’s best mountain-bike trail networks. Trips include South Australia's Riesling Trail, the Alpine Epic Mountain Bike Trail in Victoria, Three Gorges Loop in New South Wales and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. With detailed descriptions, suggested itineraries, images, maps and a swag of Australia’s finest natural features along the way, this is the book to inspire you to hit the road, track or rail trail. A new addition to the bestselling Ultimate series, Ultimate Cycling Trips: Australia is the only cycling guide out there to suit your next Australian cycling adventure.

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Book SynopsisNeighbourhood Cycling Guide to Naarm – Melbourne is an essential, laidback and practical guide to exploring the city on pedal power. This is a fun, accessible guidebook for riders of all ages and levels, whether you zoom around the city on your fixie on a daily basis or if it’s been a few years (or decades) since you’ve dusted off your rusty old bicycle. Throughout you’ll find helpful tips and tricks on everything from basic bike repair to cycling etiquette. Featuring a number of easy-to-navigate itineraries with maps and illustrations, the book is divided into neighbourhood routes, cycling trails and daytrip trails. You'll be cruising down backstreets to get an authentic taste for Collingwood, Richmond, St Kilda and more – the characters, First Nations culture, the history, the best pubs, where to pick up picnic supplies, and what makes each ride unique. If riding on the road is a little daunting then this book might be more your cup of tea, taking you on dedicated bike paths through city bushland and along the bay. Once you’ve finished two-wheeling around Melbourne, jump on the train or pack the bike in the car to check out the daytrip trails in the Bellarine, Lilydale or the Bass Coast. So get out there and explore Naarm – Melbourne like you’ve never seen it before. As they say, it’s just like riding a bike... Maps and illustrations by Alex Hotchin.

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Book SynopsisThe 137-mile Coast to Coast Route (C2C) was the first national cycle route in Britain and has grown to become the most popular long-distance cycle ride in the country. Tackling the route over five days is a marvellous mini-adventure that should appeal to all sorts of cyclists. Every stage of the route, from Whitehaven on the west coast of Cumbria to Tynemouth in the east, is described by author Nicolas Mitchell, including fascinating accounts of its rich industrial heritage and details of the many opportunities to explore its glorious natural history. The guide includes route maps and elevation charts indicating the ascent and descent; full-colour and archive photographs of all the sights along the way; details listings of accommodation, places to eat and drink and local bike shops and finally, advice on how to prepare yourself and your bike for the trip.

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Book SynopsisRiding up hills is the ultimate challenge for a cyclist. This guide is a compilation of some of the best hills in Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding area. It's not just a definitive list of the top 50 toughest climbs; instead, author J J Wheeler has selected some of the most iconic, the most thrilling, the most interesting, varied and, of course, hardest hill climbs that this region has to offer. There's something here for everyone, from the Weekend Warrior to the serious road racer. Just get out there and enjoy the ride!

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes 23 day routes, graded by a combination of distance, climb and overall gradient, all suitable for road bikes and illustrated by detailed maps and profiles. In addition a six-stage tour takes in all the highlights, including Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Ingleton and Settle. And 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 and basic bike maintenance. The Vuelta a Dales takes in the best dales, passes and viewpoints as it passes through Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Sedbergh, Ingleton and Settle. The Yorkshire Dales have always welcomed visitors who enjoy the views. For cyclists, the national park and the areas overlapping its boundaries provide a splendid mix of varied scenic landscapes, an extensive network of roads and peaceful lanes and many cycle-friendly cafés and tea shops. With almost every turn revealing yet another stunning view, the Dales are an ideal area to explore by bike.Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Introduction Geology of the Dales Human habitation Wildlife Getting there and getting about Money When to go Accommodation Food and drink What to wear What to take Choosing your bike Maps Emergencies Using this guide Pateley Bridge Link Route Leeds Bradford Airport to Askwith Route 1 Nidderdale, Washburn and Wharfedale Route 2 Brimham Moor, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Route 3 Masham and Burn Valley Grassington Route 4 Round Barden Route 5 Malhamdale and High Limestone Country Route 6 Malhamdale by way of Bordley Route 7 Malhamdale, Silverdale and Littondale Ingleton Route 8 Dentdale and round Whernside Route 9 Ribblesdale and round Ingleborough Settle Route 10 Dales and Tarn Route 11 Langcliffe Scar and Malham Reeth Route 12 Tan Hill Route 13 Wensleydale, Mallerstang and Tan Hill Route 14 Richmond Sedbergh Route 15 Lune Valley and Barbondale Route 16 Circuit of the Howgill Fells Route 17 Barbondale and Holme Open Farm Hawes Route 18 The Big Cheese Route 19 Semerwater Route 20 Coverdale and Langstrothdale Chase Leyburn Link Route Northallerton to Leyburn Route 21 Swaledale and The Fleak Route 22 Aysgarth Falls Route 23 Jervaulx Abbey and Middleham Tour de France 2014 Route 24 Tour de France 2014 Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate La Vuelta a Dales Stage 1 Settle to Pateley Bridge Stage 2 Pateley Bridge to Leyburn Stage 3 Leyburn to Hawes Stage 4 Hawes to Muker Stage 5 Muker to Sedbergh Stage 6 Sedbergh to Settle Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Campsites along the Vuelta a Dales Appendix D Cycles on public transport Appendix E Basic bike maintenance

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Book SynopsisThis guide describes the second part of the Danube Cycle route, a 1647km cycle ride following the lower part of the Danube from the Hungarian capital of Budapest through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Romania to the river's delta on the shores of the Black Sea. The cycling is generally level with a few gentle gradients, mostly on quiet country roads or riverside flood dykes. The 32 stages vary from 30-96km, with some longer excursions and surfaces are mostly in good condition, suitable for hybrid or touring cycles. Cycling infrastructure is generally good in Hungary, Croatia and Serbia. In Romania, where there is no waymarking and often long distances between places to sleep and eat, this guidebook gives a detailed route description, and maps for each stage at a cycle-friendly a scale of approximately 1:150,000. Off-route excursions enable short visits to be made to Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine and the Danube delta.

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Book Synopsis* WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR*Discover this 100-year anniversary celebration of the hardest-earned and most sacred prize in sport, the Tour de France's Yellow Jersey. In 2019, the cycling world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of sport's most iconic and distinguished prize: the Yellow Jersey. Beautifully produced and packed full of interviews with riders such as Chris Froome, Thomas Voeckler and the oldest living wearer of the Yellow Jersey at 94, Antonin Rolland, The Yellow Jersey is a fitting celebration of the 'maillot jaune'. In 1919 the leading rider was first instructed to wear the Yellow Jersey, following a campaign from fans and journalists who were struggling to identify the winning rider. 100 years on, the jersey has passed into almost sacred status. You'll never see an amateur rider wearing yellow - it is reserved purely for those who have sacrificed themselves in the world's greatest race. Cossins will take the reader on a journey to the origins of the jersey and its early winners. He'll explore the effect of wearing yellow as a motivator and occasionally as a curse. Beautifully produced with original photography, The Yellow Jersey is an exquisite tribute to the greatest trophy in sport.'Without doubt the most beautiful book to land on our desk this year... we can't recommend this book enough' Cycling WeeklyTrade ReviewAs an author of cycling literature since the early nineties, Cossins clearly knows a thing or two about the sport. The Yellow Jersey takes the story of cycling’s most coveted prize, back to its humble beginnings, and intersperses facts, anecdotes and statistics to take you for an enjoyable ride through the history of the sport * Cycling News *Cossins has done a great job of tying together many aspects of Le Tour under the one central theme of the yellow jersey, resulting in an enjoyable, informative, readable, and alternative look at Le Tour – supported by a wide range of relevant images in a beautifully presented book -- Richard Peploe * Road.cc *Without doubt the most beautiful book to land on our desk this year… we can’t recommend this book enough * Cycling Weekly *

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Book Synopsis'Inspiring... proves anything is possible if you just believe and give it a go' Sun'Masses of heart... frank and funny' Melanie Sykes'Gritty and glorious' Ruth Field'Thrillingly honest and hopeful' Jools Walker*****************************************Rachel is a cyclist. But she was never meant to be.After gaining mental strength and healing through running, she thought she was free. Her depression alleviated, she came off antidepressants, winning races and collecting medals at marathons.But when an injury stopped the only thing helping to quiet the voices in her brain, Rachel found out what she is truly made of. As body dysmorphia began to grip her in earnest, she knew she had to find a different way to kick her mental health demons for the sake of her sanity.So, she went down to her cellar, heaved out her old bike, and started pedalling.Like her life depended on it.A Midlife Cyclist is a tale of two wheels, across the Yorkshire Dales, Vietnam,­ Costa Rica and beyond, and a rider in search of peace.Includes exclusive Q&A with Jools Walker, aka Lady Velo*****************************************Praise for Running For My Life:'Heartwarming' Jo Pavey'Brave and inspiring' Ruth Field'I love Running For My Life' Louise Minchin

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Book SynopsisBradt's new cycling guide to Northumbria offers 21 routes covering County Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Each ride includes comprehensive directions plus contextual features on history, wildlife and culture. Each links to OS Explorer maps (and, where relevant, National Cycle Network routes), while QR codes connect with downloadable GPX maps via the komoot app, enabling navigation by smartphone. With a dedicated bike-hire section (so you have an alternative if your bicycle isn't suitable for a particular ride) and accommodation suggestions, this book is an indispensable travel companion for two-wheeled adventures. Northeast England is among the UK's most dramatic and unspoilt regions, boasting long, sandy beaches, upland moors and forests. Its history is rich too, with Celtic, Viking and Roman sites in this battleground for successive border wars between the English and Scots. Majestic castles such as Bamburgh stand guard along its windswept coastline, while Holy Island's Lindisfarne Castle once provided a haven to Christianity's earliest missionaries and Alnwick Castle served as Hogwarts School in two Harry Potter films. Today, the region is becoming increasingly popular for cyclists, particularly off-road mountain biking, but is still a 'sleeping giant' for its potential. Collectively totalling 355 miles, rides range from 9-26 miles and are typically suitable for half-day outings. Most are aimed at beginners and leisure cyclists, with several longer or more adventurous routes (including mountain-bike trails) for those craving greater challenge. Many are loop circuits, making travel hassle-free. Several follow established cycle routes, including the Cathedrals Cycle Route, Coast & Castles, Hadrian's Cycleway (which broadly follows Hadrian's Wall) and Pennine Cycleway, and can be linked for longer excursions. So whether you fancy exploring Northumberland National Park via six loop routes, bouncing around roller-coaster tracks in Kielder Forest, freewheeling from Antony Gormley's Angel of the North statue to Newcastle's rejuvenated riverfront, or enjoying wildlife by bike, Northumbria is a superb cycling destination with something for everyone - making Bradt's Cycling in Northumbria brim with inspiration for cyclists of all ages and energy levels.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Route 1: Hamsterley Forest, Co Durham Chapter 2 Route 2: Durham Cathedral to Newcastle Cathedral Chapter 3 Route 3: Gibside to Baltic Arts Centre Loop Chapter 4 Route 4: Hadrian's Cycleway - Vindolanda Loop Chapter 5 Route 5: Pennines Panorama Loop, Haydon Bridge Chapter 6 Route 6: Lakeside Way Trail, Kielder Forest Chapter 7 Route 7: Osprey Trail, Kielder Forest Chapter 8 Route 8: Kielder to Bellingham Chapter 9 Route 9: Black Grouse Loop-Bellingham Chapter 10 Route 10: Bellingham to Greenhaugh Chapter 11 Route 11: Bellingham Curlew Chapter 12 Route 12: Wallington-Belsay-Ogle Chapter 13 Route 13: Bellingham to Rothbury, Sandstone Way Chapter 14 Route 14: Alnwick-Alnmouth-Warkworth Loop Chapter 15 Route 15: Warkworth West Loop Chapter 16 Route 16: Craster South: to Longhoughton Beach and Howick Hall Chapter 17 Route 17: Amble to Bamburgh Chapter 18 Route 18: Wooler Loop Chapter 19 Route 19: Wooler - Holburn/St Cuthbert's Cave to Beal/Holy Island Chapter 20 Route 20: Beal to Berwick-upon-Tweed Chapter 21 Route 21: Berwick-upon-Tweed to Norham

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Book SynopsisTake your bicycle on the ride of a lifetime with the help of The Bikepackers' Guide to the World. Discover 75 of the most amazing cycling routes in every continent and use the detailed maps, directions, accommodation and practical information to plan your trip. Lonely Planets experts tell you how to prepare, what to take, when and where to go. Bikepacking is the fast-growing adventure activity that gives people the freedom to discover the world in a sustainable and slow-paced fashion on their bicycles. The number of new purpose-built, long-distance cycling routes is increasing all the time and this comprehensive book selects the top 75 to add to your bicycling bucket list. Lonely Planet describes the route in step-by-step detail with a large, accurate map and elevation profile helping cyclists pick a route that suits their experience. The routes are graded from easy to challenging and cover a range of distances from a weekend to a month or more. The rides vary from easy-going rail trails to rugged off-road routes. Accommodation recommendations and options for eating and drinking along the way are also included.The Bikepackers Guide to the World explains how to pack for each trip, what you will need and all the practical considerations. It also highlights some of the top sights along the way and suggests how to maximise your time in a new and exciting region by experiencing local foods and customs. Large images paint a picture of each place. Practical advice for first-time bikepackers is also provided, covering how to prepare physically, what sort of bicycle is best for each route, how to perform basic repairs on the road and how to carry baggage and eat and sleep comfortably.Routes and countries covered include: The Tahoe Rim Trail, the Oregon Timber Trail and Missouri's Katy rail trail in the US The Tour de Mont Blanc and Scotland's North Coast 500 in Europe The Annapurna Circuit and Trans-Hokkaido routes in Asia The Murray to the Mountains rail trail and New Zealand's Old Ghost Road in Oceania And many more About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

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Book Synopsis=destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides FranceTravel Guide: Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughout Special features - on France's highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to takeOur Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: The Pyrenees; the French Alps and the Jura Mountains; Provence; Central France; Corsica; Lille, Flanders and the Somme; Brittany and Normandy; Languedoc-Roussillon Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard) Over 50 maps The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides France, our most comprehensive guide to riding in France, is perfect for those planning to explore France on two wheels. Looking for more information on France? Check out Lonely Planet's France guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisBig Rides: Great Britain & Ireland is an inspirational guide to the most iconic, epic and popular long-distance cycle trails in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland, including two excursions from mainland Britain to Northern France.The twenty-five featured routes showcase the best of Britain on two wheels. For those who prefer to pedal on-road, the routes take you along the historic Way of the Roses trail through Lancaster and York, as well as across Scotland’s Atlantic perimeter on the Hebridean Way. The trails head off-road to Northern England’s hills on the Sea to Sea (C2C) and past iconic monuments in Southern England on King Alfred’s Way. Mountain bike enthusiasts will find plenty to challenge them in the Sarn Helen and through the Scottish Highlands on the renowned Highland Trail 550. The routes then head offshore, to Ireland’s coast on the Wild Atlantic Way and from Devon and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast to Normandy’s alabaster cliffs on the Tour de Manche. Vertebrate Publishing’s Big Rides books are designed to inspire big adventures. Rather than being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route specifies approximate timings which allows for you to plan your adventure at your own pace. Whether you’re completing routes at a leisurely speed or racing towards the finish, let Big Rides: Great Britain & Ireland be your guide.Table of ContentsAvenue Verte Ballyshannon to Larne Coast to Coast (Sea to Sea/C2C)Coasts and Castles SouthGreat North Trail Great Western Way Hadrian’s Cycleway Hebridean Way Highland Trail 550John Muir Way King Alfred’s Way Lakeland 200 LEJOG Lon Cambria Norfolk Coast Cycle Way North Coast 500 Sarn HelenSouth Downs Way Tour de MancheTour de Peak DistrictTrans Pennine Trail Way of the RosesWest Country WayWild Atlantic Way Yorkshire Dales Cycleway

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Book SynopsisSouth Leinster has a surprising variety of terrain, boasting canals, blanket bogs, rolling woodlands, golden beaches and brilliant green pastures interspersed with fields of golden barley. Quiet roads with excellent surfaces make this beautiful corner of Ireland perfect for exploring by bike, with some great climbs and descents, notably in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, adding exciting challenges. A journey through this picturesque countryside is also a trip through the ages, with many historical places of interest along the way. Break your journey with pit stops at round towers, restored mansions with attractive gardens like Emo Court, traditional lighthouses such as Hook Lighthouse, or the graves of great Irish figures like Shackleton and Wolfe Tone.The graded routes suit all abilities, and are each illustrated with a colour map, photos, a gradient graph, and key facts and statistics. Information is also provided on the many natural landmarks and historical sites en route. Each trip guarantees a terrific day out for the curious cyclist.

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Book SynopsisFrom the doorstep of Dublin city, there is easy access to a cycling haven of deep glens, forested mountains and wild scenery, including the Wicklow Mountains. This guidebook journeys through some of the country’s best-known tourist attractions, such as Glendalough, and reveals lesser-known points of interest like the Shay Elliott memorial to the first Irish rider to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. The graded routes suit all abilities, and are illustrated with colour maps, photos and gradient graphs, with information on the many natural landmarks and historical sites en route. The historic Military Road is central to many of the cycles. Constructed in the aftermath of the 1798 Rebellion, it runs from Rathfarnham in south Dublin to Aughavannagh in south-west Wicklow, with a side arm from Enniskerry to Glencree, and from the Sally Gap to Roundwood. Try your hand as a Tour de France competitor, revisiting the 1998 stage, which raced through the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, finishing in the Phoenix Park. Surprising insights and useful tips are shared throughout, allowing cyclists to enjoy the wonders and challenges of south Dublin and Wicklow.

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook covers the northern stages of the Pennine Bridleway, through Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria, a dedicated and waymarked mountain biking and horse-riding trail that opened in 2011. Using part of the Mary Towneley Loop, the route is described for mountain bikers from Summit, just outside Rochdale all the way to Ravenstonedale in Cumbria, in about 176km. 11 circular day mountain bike routes are included for those who do not wish to ride the whole route as a linear trail. It splits the main bridleway into rides of 8 - 16 miles in length. A grand total of 384km of trail are covered, mapped using OS map extracts and illustrated with profiles, photographed and described in enough detail to suit all levels of navigational ability. Appendices also offer information on local facilities, accommodation, bike shops and other useful contacts for planning your days out or longer trip along the Bridleway, and information provided before each route description includes distance, ascent, grading, estimated time and percentage of route off-road, as well as maps needed and pubs and cafes en route.Table of ContentsOverview map Introduction Where to start? Getting there Who is this guide for? When to go Accommodation Safety How far can I ride in a day? What type of bike will I need? Waymarks and access Using this guide What to take Section 1: The Mary Towneley Loop Summit to Hurstwood (anti-clockwise) Section 2: A linear description of the Pennine Bridleway The Lancashire Link Part 1 Hurstwood to Barnoldswick Part 2 Barnoldswick to Long Preston The Yorkshire Dales Part 1 Long Preston to Horton-in-Ribblesdale Part 2 Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Garsdale Head Part 3 Garsdale Head to Ravenstonedale Section 3: Day loops off the Pennine Bridleway Route 1 The Settle Loop Route 2 Giggleswick, Wharfe and Catrigg Force Route 3 Clapham, Crummack Dale and Feizor Route 4 Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Helwith Bridge and Sulber Nick Route 5 Ribblehead to Ling Gill and Horton-in-Ribblesdale Route 6 Ribblehead to Dentdale, via The Craven Way Route 7 Cam High Road and The Ribble Way Route 8 Arten Gill, Dent Head Viaduct and the Driving Road Route 9 Garsdale to Dentdale, via Dandra Garth Route 10 Lady Anne’s Highway Route 11 Ravenstonedale, Pendragon Castle & High Dolphinsty Appendices Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Local facilities Appendix C Useful contacts Appendix D Accommodation Appendix E Bike shops

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Book SynopsisA guidebook of 30 short, medium, long and full-day mountain bike routes across the Yorkshire Dales. The graded circular rides visit all the major dales and include loops around two of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks - Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. Routes are graded for difficulty and this guidebook gives all the necessary background information. Choose a route by grade, percentage off-road, length or time at a glance. Old Roman roads and other ancient byways once used for lead mining and livestock droving are now perfect terrain for mountain bikes. Fast-rolling lanes can be combined with rocky drops down steep gullies and sinuous tracks meandering high over deserted moorland. Mountain bikers of all abilities will find their own challenges here and some surprises for novices and experienced riders alike.Table of ContentsOverview map Route summary table Introduction Getting to the Yorkshire Dales Accommodation Equipment Food Bike checks When to ride Limestone Rest and recovery Routes Maps Timings Rights of Way Trail centres The dirty dozen Pre-ride checklist Short loops Route 1 Clapham and Norber Route 2 Thoralby Route 3 Ribblehead and Cam High Road Route 4 Orton and Great Asby Route 5 Apedale Route 6 West Burton and Carlton Route 7 The Dentdale Dalliance Route 8 Kilnsey and Mastiles Lane Route 9 Fremington Edge Route 10 Gunnerside Medium loops Route 11 Hetton HijinksRoute 12 Sulber, Wharfe and Feizor Route 13 Cautley and Uldale Route 14 South of Mastiles Lane Route 15 Barbondale and Lunesdale Route 16 Grassington Route 17 Arkengarthdale Route 18 Penyghent Route 19 Kettlewell and Old Cote Moor Long loops Route 20 Kirkby Stephen and Crosby Garrett Route 21 Settle and Malham Tarn Route 22 The Ribble Rumble Route 23 Raydale Route 24 Tour of Swaledale Route 25 The Cam Fell Cracker Route 26 Embsay and Flasby Fell Route 27 A Tour West of Hawes Full day loops Route 28 Tour of Whernside Route 29 The Dales Leg-Breaker Route 30 The Howgills Classic Appendix Appendix Bike shops in the region

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook to mountain biking routes in West and North West Scotland describes 25 MTB routes north of the Great Glen, Covering a large geographical area, including Fort William, Rannoch Moor, Glen Spean, Ben Nevis, Sutherland, Torridon and Skye, the routes give a real flavour of the variety of different bike riding available. The routes range from 19.5km to 73.25km, graded moderate to very hard. Many are long and committing, so good preparation and fitness are essential, and in some cases a willingness to "hike and bike". Each route has a clear and detailed route description along with 1:50,000 OS mapping and a height profile. All routes have key information, including distance on and off-road, ascent, grade, time and the nearest pub and cafe. There is also advice on equipment, planning and preparation, and maintenance, before you hit the trails. Scotland is rightly regarded as one of the world's top mountain bike destinations, with magnificent riding and stunning scenery. From the self-proclaimed Outdoor Capital of the UK, Fort William, to the majesty of the Outdoor Hebrides, this guide you will access some of the wildest and remote parts of Scotland, offering scintillating single track, challenging descents, incredible mountain vistas and many rewarding days in the saddle.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Getting there and around Accommodation Equipment Food and drink Rest and recovery Using this guide Planning and preparation Rider responsibility The West Route 1 West Highland XC Route 2 Ballachulish Blast Route 3 Tour of Ben Nevis Route 4 In the Shadow of Ben Nevis Route 5 Cow Hill Route 6 Fersit and Strathossian Route 7 Ardverikie Adventure Route 8 On the Wild Side of Loch Lochy Route 9 Loch Lundie Route 10 Morvern Mini Route 11 Morvern Monster The North West Route 12 Orrin Reservoir Route 13 Strathfarrar Fling Route 14 Wild in Strathconon Route 15 Glenuaig Grind Route 16 Slioch Singletrack Route 17 The Three Cols of Torridon Route 18 Tour of Ben Damph Route 19 Slattadale Rockride Route 20 Long Road to Ullapool Route 21 Northern Exposure The Islands Route 22 Through the Cuillin Route 23 The Cleared Villages Route 24 High in the Harris Hills Route 25 The Postman's Track Appendices Appendix A Bike shops Appendix B Accident and emergency units Appendix C Gaelic language Appendix D Accommodation Appendix E Tourist information centres

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes 21 mountain biking routes in central and southern Scotland. It includes the 7stanes trail centre in Dumfries and Galloway, as well as cross-country routes in the Campsie Fells, Pentland Hills and Lammermuirs, the Galloway Forest, Tweed Valley, Cheviots and Lowther Hills. The routes range from 17 to 66km and are graded from moderate to very hard. Taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete, they are intended for reasonably fit mountain bikers with at least some experience. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, and the selected routes set out from various points across the area, including Greenock, Glentrool, Peebles and Milngavie, with good access from both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The guidebook also gives an overview of what the region's MTB trail centres have to offer, including the famous 7stanes trail centre, along with advice on equipment, maintenance and safety. Southern and Central Scotland is renowned for its superlative MTB trail centres, but the region's rolling hill country is also traversed by an extensive network of tracks, paths, forest roads and other trails providing endless possibilities for 'free range' mountain biking.Table of ContentsEmergencies Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction Mountain biking in southern and central Scotland About the routes in this guide Centres Getting there and getting around Accommodation When to go Safety Equipment Tools and maintenance Navigation Hydration Food Rights of way and other users Maps How to use this guide Abbreviations and symbols used in the route descriptions The 7stanes Ae Forest Dalbeattie Glentress Innerleithen Kirroughtree Newcastleton Mabie Glentrool Other trail centres Drumlanrig Castle Carron Valley Cathkin Braes Whitelee Wind Farm Southwest 1 Durisdeer, Daer Reservoir and Wedder Law 2 Lowther Hills loop 3 Shinnel Water and Scaur Water loop 4 Carrick Forest Four Lochs loop 5 Glentrool and the Galloway Hills 6 Windy Standard loop Southeast 7 Belford to Cocklawfoot: Windy Gyle loop 8 Kirk Yetholm and the Pennine Way 9 Minch Moor and the Three Brethren 10 Stake Law and the Gypsy Glen 11 The Tweedsmuir Hills: Natural Tweed 12 The Lammermuir Hills: Longformacus and Wedder Lairs loop 13 Gifford and the Hope Hills 14 The Pentland Hills: a rollercoaster route around the reservoirs Central 15 Misty Law 16 Greenock Cut 17 Kilpatrick Hills loop 18 The Campsie Fells: Dumgoyne and Earl's Seat 19 Mugdock Country Park loop 20 Carbeth - Cameron Muir loop 21 Glasgow waterways loop Appendices Appendix A Bike shops and mechanics Appendix B Other useful contacts

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes two cycle routes between London and Paris: the 490km 'classic route' and the 387km Avenue Verte. Passing through rolling chalk downland and characterful market towns, the trails link these two great cities with their grand buildings, famous museums and iconic monuments. Ideal both for cycle-touring holidays and charity challenges, both routes are well within the capabilities of cyclists of moderate fitness and will generally take between five days and 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 and notes on local points of interest. A comprehensive introduction covers all the practicalities, such as Channel crossings, accommodation and what to take, and also offers a fascinating historical overview of southern England and northern France. A summary of facilities, useful contacts and an English-French glossary can be found in the appendices. The classic route crosses the Channel between Dover and Calais and makes use of quiet country roads, rural tracks and dedicated cycle paths, with a number of off-road sections. Developed to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, the Avenue Verte is fully waymarked and makes maximum use of Sustrans off-road cycle tracks in England and 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 and France; the bright lights and vibrant attractions of the city and the delightful scenery of Kent, Sussex, Hauts-de-France and Normandy. The journey offers a wonderful cycling experience, as well as a unique insight into the cultures of both nations.Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Route summary tables Introduction Background The routes Natural environment Preparation Getting there and back Navigation Accommodation Food and drink Amenities and services What to take Safety and emergencies About this guide Classic route (via Dover-Calais) Stage 1 Tower of London to Rochester Stage 2 Rochester to Ashford Stage 3 Ashford to Dover Stage 4 Calais to Desvres Stage 5 Desvres to Hesdin Stage 6 Hesdin to Abbeville Stage 7 Abbeville to Amiens Stage 8 Amiens to Beauvais Stage 9 Beauvais to Chantilly Stage 10 Chantilly to St Denis market Stage 11 St Denis market to Eiffel Tower Avenue Verte (via Newhaven-Dieppe) Stage 1 London Eye to Redhill Stage 2 Redhill to Eridge Stage 3 Eridge to Newhaven Stage 4 Dieppe to Neufch#xe2;tel-en-Bray Stage 5 Neufch#xe2;tel-en-Bray to Gournay-en-Bray Stage 6 Gournay-en-Bray to Gisors Stage 7 Gisors to Neuville-sur-Oise Stage 8 Neuville-sur-Oise to St Denis station Stage 9 St Denis station to Notre Dame cathedral Appendix A Facilities summary tables Appendix B Tourist information offices Appendix C Youth hostels Appendix D Useful contacts Appendix E Language glossary

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Book SynopsisGuidebook to cycle touring in Wales. Catering to just about any itinerary, it describes a 657 mile circuit of Wales - perfect for a two-week adventure - plus 6 cross routes, which range from 45 to 73 miles and can be completed as day/weekend rides, or used to create shorter versions of the main circuit. This guide includes all the information needed to plan and execute a successful tour. In addition to clear route description, 1:200K mapping and gradient profiles, there is advice on selecting a schedule, planning your trip, preparing your bike and organising logistics, such as accommodation, getting to and from the start, and ways to carry (or not carry) your kit. Also includes a handy cycle shop listing, a Welsh glossary and checklist of things to take. Showcasing mile after mile of stunning coastal scenery, quaint seaside towns, rolling marcher country, as well as an impressive collection of castles, industrial archaeology, churches, chapels and prehistoric sites, Wales is a veritable delight for the cycling enthusiast. Discover verdant green valleys, skirt wild mountains, soak up Pembrokeshire's salty sea air and boast of your pedal up the highest road in Wales.

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Book SynopsisThe next map in the Cycle Maps UK series covers the city of Edinburgh and the area to the south. 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

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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

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Book SynopsisRemarkable Bicycle Rides includes a wide variety of cycling challenges from the exhilaration of high alpine trails to more gentler touring routes, such as Hadrian’s Cycleway, which crosses from Britain’s Solway Firth to the North Sea following the line of Roman monument Hadrian’s Wall. There are the classic mountain climbs beloved of followers of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, such as the climb to Mont Ventoux in France and the Stelvio Pass in Italy. Still in Italy, there is the mass participation of L’Eorica, a bike tour in traditional costume on vintage bikes. For those wishing to push themselves to the very edge (literally) there is the Yungas Road in Bolivia whose alternative name is El Camino de la Muerte (Death Road). Long-distance trails, such as the Great Divide (Canada/USA) and the Great North Trail (England/Scotland) can form an epic trip of a lifetime, or be tackled in smaller sections. On more robust wheels there is the A-Line single track in Whistler, Canada, and The Whole Enchilada in Moab, Utah. If you like your cycling on a flatter incline, many routes follow old railway beds, such as the Hiawatha and the Katy Trails in the USA, P'tit Train Du Nord (Canada) or the Parenzana which crosses from Italy to Slovenia to Croatia, plus many of the European routes follow great rivers. Also included in over 50 routes; Danube Cycle Path, Ring of Kerry, Iron Curtain Trail, Vasco-Navarro Greenway, Flanders Beer Route, Carretera Austral (Chile), the San Juan Islands, Norway Postal Boat, the Loire Valley, Passau to Vienna, Munda Biddi Trail, Shimanami Kaido (Japan), Route des Grands Crus (Burgundy), Nantes to Orleans, Paris to Mont St.Michel, Great North Trail, Alpine Panorama, Salzach Valley, Otago Peninsular, Route 10 Holland, Garden Route (South Africa), and the Hebridean Way.

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Book SynopsisSeeking a temporary escape from the city and a world gone mad, Alan Brown plots out a personal challenge: an epic coast-to-coast trip through the lonely interior of the Highlands. He traverses paths historic and new, eschewing creature comforts and high-tech gear, trusting his (mostly) serviceable bike and his own skills. Armed with the essentials and a sense of curiosity, he discovers more about nature, people, our country, risk and himself than he ever thought possible. Alan traces a route from Argyllshire’s Loch Etive across remote Rannoch moors, dramatic Grampian terrain and the beautiful glens of Strathspey to reach the Moray Firth at Findhorn. Ready for all weathers and obstacles, he succumbs to the hypnotic daily routine of ride, eat, sleep, repeat. He’s savouring the landscapes, the wildlife and the solitude, and relishing the self-reliance. He is also picking up clues to past lives and discovering how the land has been altered by industry and game sports or, sometimes, conserved for wildlife and trees.Trade Review"An outstanding debut, brimming with charming anecdotes, helpful advice and poignant discussions about Scotland and the UK today, making it a timely read." Chiara Bullen, The Great Outdoors; "The perfect read for cycling and adventure lovers." Kenny Smith, Scottish Field; "Filled with enticing descriptions of extraordinary terrain, basic refuges, wonderful wildlife, colourful characters ... An enjoyable account of an epic journey." Julie Rand, Cycle magazine;"A challenging cycle through near-wilderness ... [Alan Brown] returns with a laudable vision to see the Highlands criss-crossed with cycling paths that would reconnect an increasingly isolated urbanised population with the natural world." Helen Moat, BBC Countryfile magazine; "Cycling and walking are the best ways of truly appreciating a place. In Overlander, Alan Brown has written a hugely readable account of what he hears, sees, smells and thinks of the present and the past in a traverse from west to east coast by bike. His sensitive, personal and culturally informed observations on the landscapes, wildlife and people he encounters is an eloquent reminder of the wonderful country we live in and how much it has to offer our bodies and our souls. Time to get on my bike." Andy Wightman MSP; "If this book convinces me of anything it is this. Riding a bike across Scotland's byways offers endless possibilities for exploration, adventure and fun and most importantly, offers the opportunity to read the small print of our highland landscape. Overlander is a remarkable book, the tale of a strenuous mini-adventure and a clarion call to those who manage our upland areas." Cameron McNeish; "Overlander cheerfully debunks much of the off-putting preciousness of the hardcore cycling fraternity to return cross-country cycling to what it should be ... Alan Brown traces a new/old Scotland through a network of coffin paths, estate tracks, drove roads, military roads, disused railway beds and sheer bog. It's an uplifting account ... A very timely reminder that inactivity and loss of contact with nature are bigger threats than most small accidents." Lesley Riddoch

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Book SynopsisThis second volume in this successful series adds another 30 circular road cycle routes of 28 miles to 115 miles, exploring the best of Scotland's panoramic back roads from the Outer and Inner Hebrides to the Borders. The routes include a Tour of the Border Abbeys, the famous Five Ferries route round the Firth of Clyde, a journey through the Flow Country, routes on Mull and Skye and the Golden Road on Harris. These day circuits include detailed descriptions and Ordnance Survey mapping, plus variations and extensions to ensure you get the best from your day

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Book Synopsis50 Ways to Cycle the World is the kind of book you’d give to a friend or family member who’s considering cycling somewhere in the world but feels that there are too many obstacles to overcome. 50 Ways encapsulates 50 unique cycling projects accomplished by 75 cyclists from 23 countries. It serves as the ultimate visual guide and encyclopedia to travelling by bicycle no matter what your personal situation is. You’ll find impressive, powerful, emotional and incredibly fun stories on almost every page, accompanied by the beautiful and inspiring photography shot all over our planet by the many cyclists who’ve shared their cycling stories. Want to know what it’s like to cycle alone, with a dog or a cat, with kids, or with strangers you meet on the road? Or how to travel by tandem, folding bicycle, e-bike or on a bamboo frame? Or maybe you’re simply in need of that last little push over the doorstep, inspired by those who’ve seen the world by bike. Featuring over 400 revealing questions and answers, we’re sure 50 Ways to Cycle the World will tell you exactly what you need to know in order to overcome whatever is holding you back from starting out on your big adventure. Trade Review"With stunning photography and incredible journeys, this book will inspire you to slow the pace, protect the environment and live with purpose." - Harriet Osborne, Sidetracked Magazine and Lovereading

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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.

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Book Synopsis The world as seen from a bike'Understated, comic and melancholic... It’ll inspire you to get back on your bike.' Martin Love, The Guardian‘One of the most entertaining sports books I have ever read’ Joe Short, The Daily ExpressIn this award-winning collection of cycling tales, Wilfried de Jong uncovers the true soul of cycling – why we do it, why we watch it, why we hate it, why we love it – stripped bare.With his distinctly comic and melancholic charm Wilfried ponders life, love and death on his trusted bike, chasing the essence of our existence against the backdrop of major cycling events or while roaming alone in nature. Whether he is describing being ejected from Paris-Roubaix, a terminal incident with a bird while out riding, or explaining why he is standing stark naked on Belgian cobbles with a tyre in his hand, Wilfried unlocks a sport that involves so much pain, punishment, and a high probability of failure, but that will always liberate and inspire us.Trade ReviewAt times hilarious, in other moments thought provoking, this is a fascinating story of the world seen from a bike. * Charly Wegelius *One of the most entertaining sports books I have ever read -- Joe Short * The Daily Express *Understated, comic and melancholic... It’ll inspire you to get back on your bike. -- Martin Love * Guardian *Not only is this compulsory reading for the cognoscenti, it ought to accompany every new road bike and sportwool jersey sold in the next decade * The Washing Machine Post *There’s no one who can capture the beauty of cycling like Wilfried * Het Parool *Sit down and let Wilfried guide you through the wondrous world of cycling * Tim Krabbé *A master of the short story * Die Zeit *

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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

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Book Synopsis1001 Cycling Tips by Hannah Reynolds is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of cycling.This is no standard instruction manual – it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your cycling, whether you’re into road cycling, mountain biking, have an ebike, gravel bike or commute to work on your bike – this book will take you through everything you need to know.The vast range of topics covered includes everything from choosing your bike, the essential kit and clothing you’ll need and navigation to fitness, nutrition, bike maintenance at home and on the road, and travelling with your bike. Hannah’s no-nonsense advice and vast knowledge base will ensure that you have the right tools to enjoy your cycling and achieve your goals, whether you want to race, climb huge mountains or enjoy days out on two wheels with the family.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsFeedback and updates1 BasicsChoosing a bikeGetting pedallingKit and clothingBike kitSitting comfortablyRoad craftTrail craftSeasonal cyclingClimbing hills2 MaintenancePre-ride checksThings to carryFixing puncturesTrail and roadside repairsEbikesBike cleaningHome workshopBike shop etiquette3 Cycling LifeSaddle soresBodily functionsShavingSecurityTransporting bikesFinding friendsQuick-witted answersCycling cafesOddities and obsessions4 DisciplinesCommuting, urban and cargoRoadMountain bikingGravelCyclo-crossEbikesFamily cyclingTouring and bikepackingRacing of any sortSportivesUltra-endurance5 FitnessAll-round nutritionEating and drinking on the bikeEating after a bike rideWorries about weightGetting fitStaying fitInjuries6 Apps and toolsHeart rate monitorPower MeterGPS and bike computersSmart trainersStravaCycling apps galore7 Navigation and routesRoute-planning principlesMap readingNavigation appsFollowing a GPS routeWeather watchingHills and mountainsLong-distance routes8 Travelling by bikeEssential kit on toursCamping and foodCredit card touringKit bag packingPannier packingBikepacking packingLife on the road9 Everything elseFinal thoughts10 Reading list

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Book SynopsisThe Cycling Bible by renowned cycling author and journalist Chris Sidwells is a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of cycling, whether you go road cycling, gravel riding, mountain biking or enjoy any other kind of two-wheeled fun.Based on the author’s extensive experience and research, this book collates the knowledge you will need to specifically train for the technical, physical and mental aspects of cycling training. It includes riding positions, strength and conditioning, endurance training, the psychological side of training, tailoring nutrition to your goals and bringing it all together to create your own training plan. It also deals with choosing the right bike for you, making essential safety checks and carrying out maintenance.Extensively illustrated and packed full of action photos, The Cycling Bible will help and motivate you to improve and develop as a cyclist and find even more joy in this fantastic sport.Table of ContentsIntroductionCHAPTER 1 A MANIFESTO FOR CYCLINGCHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTEDBuying the bikeBuying second-handAdditional kitWhat to wearExtras to considerCHAPTER 3 THE WORLD OF CYCLINGCycling disciplinesRoad cyclingOff-road cyclingEbikesCHAPTER 4 BIKE FIT, RIDING POSITION Fitting your bike to youRiding positionEssential skillsCHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUETechniquePerformanceOff-road performance skillsThe importance of aerodynamicsCHAPTER 6 FITNESS: GENERAL PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESSCycling fitnessStrength and conditioningA word for over-fortiesDiaphragm breathingRepetitions and progressionThe Cycling Bible’s strength and conditioning sessionRunning for cyclistsCHAPTER 7 FITNESS: SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR CYCLINGSpecific areas of cycling trainingPerformance capacitiesSpecific training sessionsCHAPTER 8 CREATING YOUR OWN TRAINING PLANSetting yourself up for successTraining for cyclosportivesUltra-endurance trainingTraining for road racesTraining for time trialsTraining for cyclo-crossTraining for cross-country, mountain bike and gravel racesOther disciplinesCHAPTER 9 EFFECTIVE NUTRITIONThe basicsEating before, during and after trainingFood supplementsLosing weightCHAPTER 10 TRAINING THE MINDThe psychology of performanceCHAPTER 11 BIKE CARE AND MAINTENANCEBasic bike checksMaintenanceGlossary

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Book SynopsisGreat British Gravel Rides pays homage to the very best gravel cycling across England, Scotland and Wales.Markus Stitz has curated a collection of 26 routes across Britain – each a favourite route of a passionate gravel cyclist. You can join round-the-world cycling men’s record holder Mark Beaumont in East Lothian, experience a different side of East Anglia with ultra-endurance racers and GBDURO20 winners Josh Ibbett and Gail Brown, embark on a coast-to-coast trip across Scotland with round-the-world cycling women’s record holder Jenny Graham, or see the best of the Scottish Borders with diversity in cycling champion Aneela McKenna.Each route gives an insight into what each cyclist loves about gravel riding – what inspires and motivates them – and why they believe it qualifies as one of Britain’s best gravel rides. A detailed route description of the trail is then provided, including interesting information about the local area, exactly what to expect on the route, details on the best places and attractions to explore, recommendations for the best local cafes and pubs and a list of local bike shops, should they be needed. With inspiring photography showcasing some of the best gravel trails in the UK, as well as bespoke maps and downloadable GPX files for each route, this is the essential companion for any gravel rider.Whether you want a challenging pedal through the country’s awe-inspiring landscapes or a more leisurely day out in the saddle, let Great British Gravel Rides help you explore the best gravel cycling of Great Britain – your adventure begins here!Table of ContentsIntroduction – Why a book about gravel riding in Britain?AcknowledgmentsWhat is a Great British gravel ride?Prepare your own adventureThe bikeGetting to a routePrepare your bikeChoose your clothingOther kitSafetyLegalities and accessSCOTLAND 01 Coast-to-coast gravel adventure JENNY GRAHAM02 In search of gravel on the Monega Pass NAOMI FREIREICH03 A tour of Highland Perthshire RICHARD PEARSON04 Maelstrom gravel STEVEN GROOM05 Lomond Hills gravel LOUISE CHAVARIE06 Gravelfoyle KERRY MACPHEE07 Clacks gravel WALTER HAMILTON08 Explore Your Boundaries: East Lothian MARK BEAUMONT09 Mòr Tweed Valley gravel ANEELA MCKENNA10 Raiders gravel ESTHER TACKE AND WARREN SAUNDERSNORTHERN ENGLAND 11 Tyne and Wear gravel OLLY TOWNSEND AND FRANCIS KING12 Lakes gravel JAIMI WILSON13 Buzzard loop GUY KESTEVEN14 Packhorse gravel EMMA OSENTON15 Pannier gravel STEFAN AMATOSOUTHERN ENGLAND16 Further East JOSH IBBETT AND GAIL BROWN17 Windmill gravel GRANT WILDMAN18 Cotswold gravel EMMA KINGSTON19 London gravel DALILA LECKY20 Not the South Downs Way! RORY HITCHENS21 Mint Sauce gravel JO BURT22 Jurassic gravel CHARLIE HOBBS23 A taste of the East Devon Trail KATHERINE MOOREWALES24 Twmpa gravel tour ANDY DIX25 A Gritfest in the Cambrian Mountains MATT PAGEBONUS ROUTE26 Deer Island gravel MARKUS STITZReading listWebsitesEventsGuided gravel rides

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Book SynopsisNorth York Moors Mountain Biking – Moorland Trails is the fully updated second edition of the bestselling guide to some of the finest mountain biking in the North of England. Featured are over 20 of the best mountain bike rides in the North York Moors, between 10 and 76 kilometres in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers.The North York Moors National Park contains some of the most beautiful moorland scenery in the UK – sea views, hidden villages and valleys, wild and bleak moors. It also contains some of the country's best mountain biking with wild and fast moorland tracks, technically demanding singletrack and intricate and exciting forest riding.Researched, ridden and written by moors local Tony Harker, each route features clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; stunning action photography; refreshment stops and local knowledge. A Bonus Section includes information about the man-made trails at Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank, Top Tens and a detailed Appendix. Also included is a link to downloadable GPX files.Trade Review"Far and away the best Peak guide we've come across." BIKEmagic.com on Dark Peak Mountain Biking "I'd say the best Mountain Bike Guide I've seen to date." Planetfear.com on Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking - The South Dales "Overall, there's tons to admire about this book, which easily sets a new benchmark in quality guidebook presentation." CLIMB Magazine on peak district: climbing"Table of ContentsNorth York Moors Area Map & Route FinderIntroductionAcknowledgementsHow to use this bookRights of wayThe bikeEssential kitGeneral safetyIn the event of an accidentRules of the (off) roadPlanning your rideMaps & symbolsSection 1 – Classics1 Danby & Pannierman’s Causeway2 Pinchinthorpe3 Swainby & Sheep Wash LoopsSection 2 – Epics4 Roxby Circuit5 Kildale Ring6 Horcum Loop7 Danby & Glaisdale Circuit8 Hutton-le-Hole & Farndale9 Sneck Yate Bank10 Clay Bank & BransdaleSection 3 – Enduros11 Rosedale Abbey Circuit12 Blakey Bank Circuit13 Black Hambleton & Hawnby14 Hutton-le-Hole, Farndale & Rosedale15 Rosedale & Fryup16 Ravenscar – Big Country17 Goathland Circuit18 Helmsley CircuitSection 4 – Killers19 The Seven Dales20 The Best WesternBonus Section21 Pickering–Levisham/Goathland Dalby ForestSutton BankGuisborough ForestMoor to Sea Cycle NetworkTop Ten DownhillsTop Ten SingletrackAppendix

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook presents a cycle ride along the Canal de la Garonne in the south of France. The 290km route is covered in 7 stages from bustling Bordeaux to the splendid rose city of Toulouse, with a 135km excursion from to Lacanau on the Atlantic coast. Optional side trips explore the countryside and historical towns and villages, including Agen, Moissac, Marmande and Montauban. Mainly flat and easy cycling, including 193km along the main canal towpath, this is an easy route suitable for lone cyclists, families, groups and those using e-bikes. It is perfect for those planning a cycling holiday, and for people boating on the canal or holidaying nearby who want to get out and explore. A detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 maps, with fascinating information about the places encountered along the route and notes on the region's history and the building of the canal. The guidebook also contains practical information on travel, choosing the right bike and equipment, facilities and cycle shops.Table of ContentsRoute summary table Map key Overview map Introduction Regions of the canal The canal's construction History Culture Wildlife Cycling the Garonne canal When to go Getting there Accommodation Food and drink Your bike What to take Health and safety Security Maps Money and communications Using this guide The Canal de la Garonne Prologue From Bordeaux to the Atlantic Stage 1 Bordeaux to Sauveterre-de-Guyenne Stage 2 Sauveterre-de-Guyenne to Marmande Stage 3 Marmande to Buzet-sur-Baïse Stage 4 Buzet-sur-Baïse to Agen Excursion 1 To Port-Sainte-Marie and Clermont-Dessous Excursion 2 To N#xe9;rac Stage 5 Agen to Moissac Excursion 3 To Auvillar Stage 6 Moissac to Montauban Stage 7 Montauban to Toulouse Appendix A Distances between locks Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Useful information Appendix D English-French glossary Appendix E Further reading

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Book SynopsisCycling in Sussex is the third title in Vertebrate Publishing's Off Road Trails and Quiet Lanes series of family and leisure cycling guidebooks. 20 rides, between 4km and 28km, explore the quiet lanes and off-road trails of one of the most beautiful counties in the UK.Written by local family cyclists, Deirdre Huston and Marina Bullivant, the rides are clearly described using step-by-step instructions and feature original maps, route profiles and local area information. The book is illustrated with inspirational and inviting photography of the rides and the local area.Together with information about local railway trails and seafront trails, the authors have also put together a selection of rides specifically designed for families based on their own personal experiences with their children.Table of ContentsIntroductionArea mapAcknowledgements / A note on the rides / Maps, descriptions, distances / Your bike / Clothing / GlovesOther essentials / Rights of way / Rules of the road / General safety1 River Ouse Family Route (Barcombe Mills)2 Barns Green Mini-Circuit3 Ashurst Wood Mini Mountain Bike Circuit4 Lewes Villages & the River Ouse5 Rural Idylls (Thakeham)6 Downland Views, Forgotten Forests & Agricultural Tracks (Plumpton Green)7 Out in the Sticks (Barns Green)8 Under Wolstonbury Hill (Goddards Green)9 Out of Sight near Ditchling10 River Adur, Peaceful Glades & Downs Link (Henfield)11 A Forest, Two Fords & Some Fishing Ponds (Horsted Keynes)12 Ifield Conservation Village, Country Lanes & Green Fields (Faygate)13 Beneath the Downs (Hassocks)14 Woodland & Downs Link (Nuthurst)15 Forest Way & Hidden Enclaves (Forest Row)16 Woods & Ponds of the Upper Weald (Slaugham)17 Windmills on the South Downs (Clayton)18 Woods, Greens & a Windmill (Dial Post)19 Farmland & Villages, Boats & Trains (Chailey)20 Treetops, a Reservoir & Country Estates (Cuckfield)Railway Trails - Downs LinkRailway Trails - Forest WayRailway Trails - Worth WaySeafront Trails - BrightonSeafront Trails - SeafordSeafront Trails - ShorehamAppendix

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Book SynopsisRevised reprint 2019Scotland Mountain Biking – The Wild Trails features 24 of the best and more adventurous mountain bike rides in Scotland. The routes range from 6.5 to 290 kilometres in length, and are suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Split into three sections, Southern & Central Scotland, North-West Scotland & Highlands, and North-East Scotland & Cairngorms, this book includes challenging mountain passes, magical woodland singletrack, Munro peaks and idyllic spins past ancient lochs. The routes include a classic Torridon Circuit, Glen Sligachan on Skye, man-made and natural trails around the Minch Moor at Innerleithen, Munro Mount Keen, the end-to-end Corrieyairack Pass, and a big-mountain loop around Ben Alder. A Bonus Section includes the Fort William to Montrose Coast to Coast route.The book is written by Scottish mountain bike guide Phil McKane and includes stunning photography by Andy McCandlish. It features Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, times and difficulty; and refreshment stops and local knowledge.Reprinted in 2019 with updated mapping and revisions.Trade Review"Vertebrate Publishing has made a name for itself with a series of glossy, highly polished and well researched guidebooks to some of the UK's favourite riding spots." Mountain Bike Rider (MBR) Magazine "I'd say the best Mountain Bike Guide I've seen to date." Planetfear.com on Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking - The South Dales"Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsHow to Use this BookAccess LawEstate ActivitiesWeather and TerrainMidgesBothiesGeneral SafetyIn the Event of an AccidentRules of the (Off) RoadPlanning Your RideMaps & SymbolsGaelic TranslationsSECTION 1 – Southern & Central ScotlandSouthern & Central Scotland IntroductionSouthern & Central Scotland Area Map & Route Finder1 The Pentland Hills, Edinburgh2 Mugdock Park, Glasgow3 Glen Finglas, The Trossachs4 Southern Upland Way & The Dempster Road5 The Minch Moor, Innerleithen6 Glen Kinglass, Bridge of Orchy7 Glentrool TourSECTION 2 – North West Scotland & HighlandsNorth West Scotland & Highlands IntroductionNorth West Scotland & Highlands Area Map & Route Finder8 Corrour & Loch Ossian9 Loch Affric Loop10 The Corrieyairack Pass11 The Ardverikie Estate12 Ben Alder13 Glen Sligachan, Isle of Skye14 Torridon Circuit15 West Highlands TourSECTION 3 – North East Scotland & CairngormsNorth East Scotland & Cairngorms IntroductionNorth East Scotland & Cairngorms Area Map & Route Finder16 Glen Feshie Singletrack17 The Burma Road18 Gleann Einich19 The Capel Mounth20 Ben Avon21 Glen Tilt22 Mount Keen23 Tour of the CairngormsSECTION 4 – BONUS SECTIONBonus Section Introduction24 Coast to Coast, Fort William to MontroseAPPENDIX

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Book SynopsisWales Mountain Biking – Beicio Mynydd Cymru is a collection of 20 classic Welsh mountain bike rides, between 12 and 50 kilometres in length.Split into three sections, South Wales, Mid Wales and North Wales, this book includes classic mountain bike loops such as The Gap Road in the Brecon Beacons and Pen Trumau in the Black Mountains, routes in Pembrokeshire, and the Gower, the Elan Valley in the Cambrian Mountains, Moel Famau in the Clwydian Hills and classic routes in Snowdonia – including options for the awesome ascent and descent (!) of Snowdon itself.Written and illustrated by Mountain Bike Rider magazine's Wales-based routes expert Tom Hutton, each route is described with easy-to-follow directions and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping. Also included are details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings, plus refreshment stops and local knowledge.A Bonus Section hops over the border into England, to give the full lowdown on the classic Long Mynd circuit, featuring the legendary Minton Batch singletrack.Trade Review"Vertebrate Publishing has made a name for itself with a series of glossy, highly polished and well researched guidebooks to some of the UK's favourite riding spots." Mountain Bike Rider (MBR) Magazine "I'd say the best Mountain Bike Guide I've seen to date." Planetfear.com on Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking - The South Dales"Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsHow to Use this BookRights of WayThe BikeEssential KitGeneral SafetyIn the Event of an AccidentRules of the (Off) RoadPlanning Your RideMaps & SymbolsThe Welsh Language (Cymraeg)Section 1: South Wales & Brecon BeaconsSouth Wales & Brecon Beacons IntroductionSouth Wales & Brecon Beacons Area Map & Route Finder1 The Blorenge – Abergavenny Peaks2 Black Mountains Classic3 Mynydd Llangorse – Black Mountains4 The Gap Road – Brecon Beacons5 Sarn Helen & Fforest Fawr6 Rhossili and The Gower7 Preseli Hills – PembrokeshireSection 2: Mid WalesMid Wales IntroductionMid Wales Area Map & Route Finder8 The Doethie Valley – Llandovery9 Irfon Forest – Llanwrtyd Wells10 Llanbedr Hill – Border Country11 Claerwen Valley – Elan Valley12 Elan Valley – Rhayader13 Radnor Forest14 Foel Fadian – MachynllethSection 3: North Wales & SnowdoniaNorth Wales & Snowdonia IntroductionNorth Wales & Snowdonia Area Map & Route Finder15 The Foothills of Cadair – Cadair Idris16 Pont-Scethin – Rhinogau17 Berwyn Hills18 Snowdon19 The Carneddau – Snowdonia20 The Clwydian Hills – Vale of ClwydSection 4: Bonus Section – The Long MyndBonus Section Introduction21 The Long Mynd – ShropshireAppendix

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Book SynopsisThe Cotswold Hills stretch across the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, and extend into parts of Wiltshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Cotswolds Mountain Biking - 20 Classic Rides by Tom Fenton reveals all on the excellent and varied mountain biking tucked away in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.This book from leading MTB guidebook publisher Vertebrate Publishing features 20 classic rides between 14km and 77km in length, suitable for mountain bikers of all abilities - many of which are within easy reach of major towns and cities, including Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Gloucester, Oxford, Banbury, Swindon, Cheltenham and Bristol.Each ride is described with easy-to-follow directions and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping. Also included with each ride are details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings, plus refreshment stops and local knowledge.A Bonus Section includes details of the riding at Leckhampton Hill and Forest of Dean, plus top tens for descents, climbs and singletrack. A detailed appendix features information on places to eat, drink, stay and have your bike repaired!Trade Review'Vertebrate Publishing has made a name for itself with a series of glossy, highly polished and well-researched guidebooks to some of the UK's favourite riding spots.' Mountain Bike Rider (MBR) MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements How to Use this Book Rights of Way The Bike Essential Kit General Safety In the Event of an Accident Rules of the (Off) Road Planning Your Ride Maps & Symbols Cotswolds Mountain Biking – Area Map & Route Finder SECTION 1 – CLASSICS Classics Introduction 1 Cotswold Water Park 2 Cold Aston 3 Blockley & Broad Campden 4 Charlbury Classic 5 Bredon Hill SECTION 2 – EPICS Epics Introduction 6 Winchcombe & Cleeve Hill 7 Charlbury & Shipton 8 Bibury 9 Guiting Power 10 Castle Combe 11 Naunton 12 Nailsworth SECTION 3 – ENDUROS Enduros Introduction 13 Crudwell Classic 14 Birdlip 15 Snowshill 16 Bisley 17 Cam & Uley 18 Wotton-under-Edge SECTION 4 – KILLERS Killers Introduction 19 Nailsworth & Wotton-under-Edge 20 Winchcombe Beast SECTION 5 – BONUS SECTION Bonus Section Introduction Leckhampton Hill Forest of Dean Top Ten Climbs Top Ten Downhills Top Ten Singletracks APPENDIX

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Book SynopsisPeak District Mountain Biking - Dark Peak Trails is the full second edition of the groundbreaking mountain bike guidebook Dark Peak Mountain Biking - True Grit Trails, described by leading mountain biking website Bikemagic.com as 'far and away the best Peak guide we've come across.' All route information has been thoroughly checked for this new edition, to give the most up-to-date and comprehensive guidebook to some of the finest and most popular riding in the country. As with all new Vertebrate MTB guidebooks, this new edition features industry-standard Ordnance Survey mapping, and is illustrated with stunning action photography. Featured within the book are 26 of the best mountain bike rides in the Dark Peak, between 11.5 and 105 (!) kilometres in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Researched, ridden and written by a local rider, each route features easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; refreshment stops and local knowledge; and clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps. A Bonus Section includes Top Ten Climbs, Downhills and Singletracks, Sheffield City Links and a detailed Appendix.Trade Review"Vertebrate Publishing has made a name for itself with a series of glossy, highly polished and well researched guidebooks to some of the UK's favourite riding spots." Mountain Bike Rider (MBR) Magazine "Far and away the best Peak guide we've come across." BIKEmagic.com on the original Dark Peak Mountain Biking"

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Book Synopsis"Cycling Days Out - South East England" is an informative and vibrant guide to the traffic-free family and leisure cycling in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Written by Deirdre Huston - a keen cyclist and co-author of the popular Cycling in Sussex, "Cycling Days Out" explores tourist trails, country parks, forest riding and much much more. Each area is written up with a detailed introduction, together with comprehensive visitor information, including how to get there - by public transport or car, where to eat and drink, and places of interest. The routes are complemented with a mix of Ordnance Survey and bespoke mapping, together with easy-to-follow directions. The book is finished with stunning action photography throughout. Vertebrate Publishing is one of a new breed of independent publishers, dedicated to producing the very best outdoor titles. We have award-winning and bestselling titles covering a range of activities, including; mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, hillwalking and others. Our autobiography of British rock climber Jerry Moffatt won the Grand Prize at the 2009 Banff Mountain Book Festival - one of the biggest prizes in publishing in the outdoors, environment and adventure genres.

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Book SynopsisGreat British Bike Rides is a celebration of British road cycling.Author Dave Barter brings together 40 of the best road rides in England, Scotland and Wales, searching out the country's most celebrated routes, toughest climbs and most scenic roads.The rides are challenging, they are adventurous, and they are quintessentially British – tackle the classic Fred Whitton in the English Lake District; pit yourself against fearsome climbs inspired by the Dragon Ride in Wales; and feast upon Scotland's stunning scenery following wild roads through Assynt and across Skye.Already a fanatical cyclist, author Dave Barter packed in his job and hit the road, embarking on a 9000-mile tour of Britain to bring together the best riding the country has to offer. His cycle routes are devised specifically for this book, enchaining unforgettable climbs, quiet roads and stunning scenery.Each ride is accompanied by detailed route information, bespoke mapping and a statistical breakdown including every detail the committed cyclist requires. The book is complemented with a set of downloadable GPX files to further aid navigation.Join the cycling revolution and discover the best road cycling in Great Britain.Trade Review'A well thought out and presented guide to some of the best cycle routes in the UK.' – road.ccTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Acknowledgements Riding a Great British bike ride Making your own Great British bike ride How to use this guide The Dashboard Key SOUTHERN ENGLAND Cornwall Dartmoor Exmoor Cheddar & the Flatlands Wiltshire’s White Horses Dorset New Forest Isle of Wight Surrey Hills & Richmond Park Ashdown Forest Chilterns The Captain’s Cotswolds Lanes NORTHERN ENGLAND Telford, the Wrekin & Long Mynd Rutland & the Lake Norfolk Lincolnshire Wolds Cheshire Highlights Tour of the Peak District West Yorkshire Lancashire – Bowland Beast North York Moors Lake District Passes The North Pennines WALES Homage to the Dragon Ride The Gower Peninsula Pembrokeshire Brecon Beacons & the Black Mountains Elan Valley – Rhayader Llangollen & Denbigh Snowdonia SCOTLAND Scottish Borders Glentrool & Ayrshire Glen Finart & Loch Fyne Isle of Mull Circuit of Loch Rannoch Aviemore & Cairn Gorm Loch Ness Isle of Skye Applecross & Torridon Lochinver & Assynt Great British Bike Rides – Vital Statistics

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Book SynopsisIn July 2014 the greatest cycle race in the world visited God’s Own County of Yorkshire. The 101st edition of the Tour De France started in Leeds and spent two days cycling over 240 miles through the county.Inspired by Yorkshire’s wonderful landscape and history A Bicycle Ride in Yorkshire is an illustrated guide to the route of Le Tour Yorkshire, by cyclist, writer and artist Heather Dawe. It is a guide to riding the route, to the sights and landscape seen along the way and to the rich cycling heritage found on Yorkshire’s roads.Beautifully illustrated with Heather’s paintings, the route is brought to life. On the first day Le Tour departed from Leeds into the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales, past the breweries of Masham to finish in the spa town of Harrogate. Day two began in the historic city of York, from where it explored the industrial valleys of the South Pennines, skirting the Peak District before finishing in the steel city of Sheffield.A Bicycle Ride in Yorkshire is an essential read for any cycling, Tour de France or Yorkshire aficionado.Trade Review'An exceptionally delightful book.'Brian Palmer, The Washing Machine Post'It makes for a compelling and interesting read!'Great Lakeland 3 Day

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