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In the never ending streams of traffic and the choking fumes of pollution this book gives the average cycle enthusiast or, indeed novice, a collection of quotes, sayings and proverbs on even more reasons why one should get on their bike.In the format of the bestselling Keep Calm and Carry On, Keep Calm and Pedal On is the perfect gift for keen bikers. It is a book that will give a cyclist comfort in the knowledge that their passion for bikes is shared with some of world's greatest leaders, perso...

A guidebook to eight multi-day cycle tours across Spain. The routes range from 5 to 12 days in length, suitable for novice through to keen cyclists, with options to shorten, extend or go off-road. The tours extend from the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa in the north, through the Sierra of Demanda, Gredos and Guadarrama in the centre, to the Sierras of Nevada and Grazalema and the Serrania de Ronda in the south. They visit the cities of Avila, Cordoba, Bilbao, Madrid, Malaga, San Sebastian, Segovia...

This brand new collection of 75 circular day rides ranging between 20-30 miles follow parts of the National Cycle Network, quiet lanes and byways across a variety of surfaces. These rides are a great way to explore the southern half of the UK and take in spectacular scenery from the saddle. Most of the rides begin and end at a train station making them very accessible. This book is intended for intermediate to experienced cyclists and rides range from easy to difficult. A map, route profile and...

Guide to the 140 mile Coast to Coast (C2C) Sustrans cycle route from Whitehaven or Workington to Tynemouth or Sunderland. It takes in some of northern England's finest scenery on cycle paths, forest tracks and minor roads, with off-road options and a selection of taster day rides also described in the book.The route is described as a 5-day ride, from west to east with variant first and final legs, from Workington and to Sunderland. Itineraries are also included for 2, 3 and 4-day options, and ri...

You already know how to ride a bicycle. Now, you want to become one of the locals- a confident, competent, courteous cyclist, in control and ready to roll. This essential guide covers numerous aspects of learning how to adapt your cycling style to the hustle and bustle of a small but dynamic city, with dense vehicular traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and more. Understand the basic rules of the road and develop and refine your road etiquette. Learn to predict the actions of other ro...

'The latest book from the inestimable and seemingly irrepressible Simon Warren.'thewashingmachinepostFrom the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d'Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the grea...

This new title from Bradt tells the inspiring and emotional story of Ishbel Holmes, also known as 'World Bike Girl', a Scottish-Iranian woman who became a champion racing cyclist in spite of having been abandoned by her family, and who set off on the adventure of a lifetime despite her lack of experience, money or equipment. Ishbel Holmes was determined to cycle the world but her journey took a completely unexpected turn when, despite her initial instincts not to, she rescued a street dog in Tur...

Great British Gravel Rides pays homage to the very best gravel cycling across England, Wales and Scotland. Markus Stitz has curated a collection of 25 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-th...

All routes available to download as .gpx files from https://www.100climbs.co.uk/ride-britain-gpx'If you're looking for post-lockdown riding inspiration, this book delivers it in spades'ROAD.CC'This is a truly beautiful book'CHRIS SIDWELLS, author of Wild Cycling and Really Wild Cycling'Impeccable design and compulsive content . . . phenomenal . . . glorious photography, often colourfully spread across two wide-format pages, each numbered and graded ride is accompanied by a map, a profile that us...

Here is a guidebook to the Elbe Cycle Route, possibly the easiest long-distance cycle route in Europe, being almost entirely flat or downhill for some 1200km. Cruise alongside one of Europe's great rivers as it flows from its source, through Czechia and Germany to the North Sea. This guidebook describes the route across 29 stages (together with a practical prologue stage), with stages ranging from 21 to 69 kilometres. Suggested schedules include 13, 15, 17 and 19 day options, making this a perfe...

Following the same format as Bradt's Cycling in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, this new cycling guide to East Anglia offers 21 routes for beginners and 'leisure cyclists', covering Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Each ride includes comprehensive directions, as well as background features on local history, wildlife and culture. All are linked to OS Explorer maps and relevant National Cycle Network routes (NCN), and include National Grid Reference (NGR) coordinates. In addition, each route h...