20 Classic Sportive Rides in South West England (eBook)

Graded routes on cycle-friendly roads in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Avon and Dorset

Colin Dennis (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2015
128 Seiten
Cicerone Press (Verlag)
978-1-78362-162-0 (ISBN)

Infos

This guidebook offers 20 sportive routes in the most challenging and scenic cycling areas of south-west England and south Wales. Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Avon and Dorset, all have miles of cycle-friendly roads suitable for sportive training. Graded routes on quiet country roads can be mixed and matched.

Autor

Colin Dennis and #039; passion for cycling has taken him all over the UK and Europe, both leading expeditions and for personal pleasure. Plotting, planning and escaping to new locations, his work as both freelance copywriter and cycle guide provides a happy balance at home and work. Colin is never happier than when struggling up a steep climb behind a group, covered in mud!

Inhalt

Introduction

About Sportives
The south east of England
Getting there and getting around
When to go
Accommodation
On the road
Safety
Emergencies
Equipment
Bike maintenance
The rules of the road
Maps
Navigation
Feed Stations
Using this guide

Route 1: Atlantic Roller
Route 2:Tor de Moor
Route 3: King of the Castle
Route 4: Exe Factor
Route 5: Slam Dunk
Route 6: Blackdown Hills
Route 7: A Ridge Too Far
Route 8: Weston-Super-Nightmare
Route 9: Mid Somer Murderer
Route 10: Mendip Madness
Route 11: Over the Edge
Route 12: Forest of Dean
Route 13: Cotswold Capers
Route 14: Fool Hardy
Route 15: Jurassic Classic
Route 16: Thrill of the Chase
Route 17: Zig-Zag
Route 18: Plain Sailing
Route 19: Cheval Blanc
Route 20: Clyffe Hanger

Appendix A: Route summary table
Appendix B: Bike shops and cycle repair outfits
Appendix C: Useful contacts

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.4.2015
• Verlagsort: Kendal
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Motor- / Rad- / Flugsport
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: Bodmin Moor • Bristol • Cotswolds • Cycling • Routes • Salisbury • Taunton
• ISBN-10: 1-78362-162-1 / 1783621621
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78362-162-0 / 9781783621620