Download or read book Bike Paths of Massachusetts written by Stuart A. Johnstone and published by . This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bicycle guidebook to rail-trails and other bike paths, both paved and unpaved, throughout Massachusetts. 50 locations include trail descriptions, maps, photos, rules and safety tips, historical information, driving and parking directions.
Download or read book Best Bike Rides in New England Backroad Routes for Cycling the Northeast States written by David Sobel and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Connecticut to Maine, 30 bike routes offer miles of New England charm and landscape views. The Northeast provides some of the most exciting cycling in the United States: sweeping vistas, seaside towns, fall colors, and more. With this comprehensive guide, New Hampshire local David Sobel offers up rides in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. No matter the state, there’s a ride here for everyone, with a range of mileage and difficulty level so both beginner and experienced cyclists can enjoy. Take in the scenery and stop for surf and turf on a moderate 17-mile trip through Mystic, Connecticut. Challenge yourself on hilly vistas and cool off in Cold River while biking Walpole, New Hampshire. Or take it easy while travelling back in time through Concord, Massachusetts. In addition to detailed directions, each route features annotated maps, charming photography, elevation profiles, and suggestions for entertainment and dining along the way. This is a must-have guide to discovering New England’s hidden gems on two wheels.
Download or read book Best Bike Paths of New England written by Wendy Williams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1996-04-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cycling the open road has its pleasures but it can also be intimidating, especially for the novice or the parent with young children. Fortunate, there's another option for those cyclist who have something a little more peaceful and recreational in mind: the paved bike path. Free of cars, red lights, and exhaust fumes, recreational paths are popping up everywhere. In The Best Bike Paths of New England, Wendy Williams has done you the favor of finding them in advance. Organized by state, The Best Bike Paths of New England is the only comprehensive listing of these community treasures, describing forty-five paths and detailing everything you'll need to know about each one: -- A map of each state showing you where the path is -- A detailed description of the path, including mileage -- General background, including the history of the path and any useful tourist information -- The level of difficulty, type of scenery, and condition of pavement -- Availability of food and bathrooms -- Directions, including the most accessible parking area Whether you want to coast alongside the send dunes of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, climb the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or explore Maine's Acadia National Park, there's a bike path waiting for you. So fill your water baffle, pack a lunch, pump up your tires, and prepare for a great ride
Download or read book Rail Trails Northern New England written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore 60 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across three states—Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont—with this official guide. All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails—as well as other multiuse pathways—in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Bucket-listers won’t want to miss Vermont’s 13.4-mile Island Rail Trail, which boasts a spectacular 2.7-mile marble causeway crossing Lake Champlain. Those who like short and sweet might check out the 2.1-Eastern Promenade Trail showcasing Portland’s Casco Bay and Portland Harbor, or for lengthier adventures, New Hampshire’s 58-mile Northern Rail Trail—the longest rail-trail in the state—offers a variety of wooded landscapes, waterside enjoyment, and welcoming small towns. Whether you’re on your feet, wheels, or cross-country skis, there’s something for everyone in this collection of multiuse trails in Northern New England. In this book, you’ll find: Detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads Icons indicating the activities each trail can accommodate Succinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts Rails-to-Trails Conservancy serves as the national voice for more than 160,000 members and supporters, more than 22,000 miles of open rail-trail across the country, and more than 8,000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built—with a goal of ensuring a better future for America made possible by trails and the connections they inspire.
Download or read book The Best Bike Rides in New England written by Paul Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Road BikingTM Northern New England written by Sandra Duling and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road Biking Northern New England: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (Falcon) Sandy Duling This new release includes 40 of the best rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Carefully selected for a wide range of cycling opportunities, this guide helps beginners choose shorter routes while serious cyclists will find details for longer rides--and all the rides are geared for maximum scenery. Written by an experienced cyclist who knows the terrain intimately, this book describes historical anecdotes and features 41 maps plus black and white photographs throughout. Road Biking Northern New England is a valuable new resource for local cyclists as well as those planning an extended bicycle vacation. Sandra Duling is an avid cyclist who has written about cycling for several books and magazines. A librarian at Castleton State College, she lives in East Poultney, Vermont.
Download or read book Best Bike Rides Washington DC written by Martin Fernandez and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Bike Rides Washington D.C. describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Washington D.C. area. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.
Download or read book Moon New England Biking written by Chris Bernard and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional writer and cyclist Chris Bernard invites you to take a ride with him in Moon New England Biking. Extremely comprehensive and packed with useful information, Moon New England Biking covers an array of biking trails for any skill level in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Using his expertise, Bernard provides lists of Best Family-Friendly Rides, Best Rides for Wildlife-Viewing, Best Historical Rides, and Best Scenic Rides. Complete with bike safety tips, an essential gear list, as well as advice on repairs and maintenance, Moon New England Biking gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable biking experience.
Download or read book 25 Mountain Bike Tours in Massachusetts written by Robert S. Morse and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Best Bike Rides in the Mid Atlantic States written by Trudy E. Bell and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bikers at every level of skill can enjoy 43 interesting and beautiful bike rides through the nation's mid-Atlantic region. This edition offers: new rides in the scenic northern section of Virginia, with additional new rides in northern and western New York State; new photos and completely updated route information.
Download or read book The Best Bike Rides in New England written by Paul Dudley Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of more than 40 tours, with proven appeal for weekend cyclists and racers alike, brings together the best from regional clubs, coaches, racing teams, and others. The tours range in length from 20 to 100 miles, and each is accompanied by a map, directions, mileage, and a list of sights.
Download or read book Northern New England written by Sandra Duling and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Northern New England, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
Download or read book Road BikingTM Massachusetts written by Tom Catalini and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Massachusetts, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
Download or read book Best Bike Rides Chicago written by Ted Villaire and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the cyclists of all stripes, Best Bikes Rides Near Chicago marks the debut of a new series that offers a diverse array of scenic tours in some of America’s largest urban destinations—from easy excursions for the Sunday cyclist to challenging treks for the veteran. Here, veteran author and cyclist Ted Villaire presents 35 diverse rides in and around the Windy City. As amply demonstrated by this guide, Chicago’s heritage as a transportation hub has reaped huge rewards for local cyclists. Twenty miles of lakeshore parkland and an elaborate system of leafy boulevards connect a series of mega-parks throughout the city. Coupled with this is an ever-expanding cycling infrastructure featuring more than 100 miles of bikes lanes. The Illinois Prairie Path, which runs between the Des Plaines River and Wheaton, was one of the first linear trails in the nation converted from a railroad line—and today it is part of the most extensive collection of rail trails in the Midwest, perhaps the nation.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Road Cycling Racing written by Willard Peveler and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-09-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride faster, fitter, smarter, & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies and tactics Train efficiently and stay in peak condition year-round And much more
Download or read book Best Bike Rides Boston written by Shawn Musgrave and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Bike Rides Boston describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Boston area. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.
Download or read book The Lakes Region of New Hampshire written by Bruce D. Heald and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 200 rare images spanning a century of memories, The Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Volume II explores central New Hampshire's resort communities, its early rail service, and the recreation of the area. Author and historian Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D., has combined an exciting collection of images with a thoroughly researched text to continue the story of these unique communities. Discover the fascinating history of the region around Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam, Newfound, and Lake Wentworth. Visit the villages of Wolfeboro, Sandwich, Laconia, Franklin, the Ossipees, and Plymouth. Dr. Heald's experiences as an author, professor, and as Chief Purser aboard the MS Mount Washington for more than 30 years contribute greatly to this impressive pictorial collection.
