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25 May 2011
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9781852846459
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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.8cm
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330g
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240
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25 May 2011

Mountain Biking on the South Downs

by Peter Edwards

A guide to mountain biking (MTB) routes on the South Downs of Hampshire and Sussex, between Winchester, Brighton and Eastbourne. The 26 routes described in the book take in roller coaster rides, dedicated woodland singletrack and great downhills. Rides are graded for all abilities with information on local facilities and MTB gear and preparation. More...

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Seasons

excellent all year round, with each season bringing its own experiences but prolonged rainy Read More... periods can turn the chalky soil into highly-adhesive mud

Centres

Eastbourne, Alfriston, Seaford, Lewes, Newhaven, Brighton, Worthing, Arundel, Amberley, Read More... Chichester, Petersfield, Cocking, East Meon, East Dean, New Alresford, Winchester

Difficulty

routes primarily aimed at experienced mountain bikers with a good level of fitness; most Read More... manageable for the less experienced/fit with extra time; graded by length: short, half-day and day; as well as strenuousness: medium, hard and very hard

Must See

endless chalk bridleways along Downland ridges with great views in every direction; challenging Read More... hills and exhilarating descents; great dedicated singletrack at Friston Forest, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Wild Park and Stanmer Park; excellent pubs and cafés for re-fuelling
 
 

The South Downs are a mountain biker's paradise. The routes in this guidebook take cyclists over roller coaster ridges with superb views of the English Channel; weave around dedicated woodland singletrack; give the buzz of fantastic downhills and offer varying degrees of challenge across a beautiful and diverse landscape.

With each route graded according to length and difficulty, it is easy to find specific challenges for varying abilities.

Thousands of kilometres of well-maintained byways and bridleways are accessible to off-road cyclists, and they can easily be mixed and matched to create seemingly endless route combinations. Many tracks cross well-drained chalk downland, providing superlative off-road conditions for much of the year.

Extensive information is provided on facilities in the area including bike shops and mechanics, cafés, pubs and shops - plus useful information on accommodation and transport.

 
 
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