Cycling and Mountain Biking Guidebooks
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A guidebook for the Rhine Cycle Route with stage-by-stage descriptions, from its source high in the Swiss Alps to its mouth at the Netherlands' North Sea coast. In two weeks and 27 stages, you will cycle through six countries including France and Germany, visiting cities, towns and villages and passing locations of great historical interest.
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A handy guidebook to 30 short, medium, long and full-day MTB routes across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a mountain biking playground of northern England. Circular rides visit all the major dales and include loops around two of the Three Peaks, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. Choose a route by grade, percentage off-road, length or time at a glance.
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Handy guidebook describing a 14-day End to End cycle route from Land's End to John o' Groats (LEJOG), largely on minor roads and cycle paths, with detailed maps, profiles, all key grid refs and GPX files. Also full listings of accommodation providers, tourist information offices and bike shops as well as tips for first-time cycle tourers.
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Handy guidebook for anyone cycling the Pennine Bridleway National Trail. Over 140km of mountain biking riding through Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales are covered, along with an anti-clockwise route round half of the Mary Towneley Loop. 11 circular day MTB routes in the Yorkshire Dales using the Bridleway are also included.
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A handy pocket-sized guidebook for anyone cycling the Coast to Coast (C2C) Sustrans cycle route, across the UK. The 140 mile route from Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland is mostly on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads with off-road options and taster day rides described. The cycle-friendly route is described over 5 days.
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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.
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A handy guidebook describing 24 graded mountain biking routes in the Lake District, offering some of the best MTB riding in the UK. The circular routes offer spectacular views of the lakes, and are suitable for all abilities of riders. Arranged by difficulty, from Kendal to Cleator Moor in the north-west and Keswick to Winster in the Lyth Valley.
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Comprehensive guidebook of 22 link routes, 37 day rides and 11 suggested island tours throughout the Inner and Outer Hebrides and the Firth of Clyde with ferry schedules and timings. Routes ranging from rides suitable for a weekend break to a challenging 600-mile tour covering the entire region. All the information needed to plan the perfect tour.
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Guidebook to cycling in the Peak District National Park, on road or trail bike. 20 day routes and one multi-day cycle tour. Easily accessible from Sheffield and Manchester. Routes right across the park on quiet roads and off-road trails. All graded by distance, gradient, terrain and ascent from Easy to Hard.
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This guide offers readers all the inspiration they need for a multi-activity holiday in the Haute Maurienne, in the French Alps. With many suggestions for day walks, mountaineering routes, via ferratas, rock climbs, mountain biking, road cycling and long-distance treks, there's something here for everyone in your party.
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A guide to cycle touring in Ireland, with 12 one to two-week cycle tours for road bikes all around and across Ireland. The routes described are suitable for both novice and expert cyclists, with detailed route cards and advice on choosing, transporting and loading your bike. Ireland is an cyclists paradise - quiet roads and spectacular coastline.
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An essential guidebook for anyone cycling the Canal du Midi, southern France. Information is also given on short detours to sights close to the canal, and longer outings into the surrounding countryside. The Canal du Midi meanders through lush countryside rich in history and offers flat, car-free paths, ideal for anyone planning a cycling holiday.
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A guidebook to nine of the most picturesque cycling routes through the Alps of south-east France. The eight circuits, plus the Grand Traverse from Geneva to Nice, include the classic high passes of the French Alps (Galibier, Iseran, Izoard, etc) as well as cycle routes in the pre-Alps and Southern Jura.
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This handy guidebook contains route descriptions for the 9 Swiss National cycle routes including the difficult Alpine Star tours. The National Routes are signposted in both directions which makes it easy to create longer tours. There are routes suitable for all abilities, from gentle family rides to strenuous routes for the experienced cyclist.
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This handy guidebook contains route descriptions for the 95 mile Lleyn Peninsula coastal path from Caernarfon to Portmadoc. The week-long route passes through spectacular scenery, from rocky cliffs to secluded bays and includes route options for cyclists. In addition there is a selection of shorter, circular day walks and rides around Lleyn.
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