Central Scotland (Cycling): 25 Cycle Tours in and Around Central Scotland (Cycling Guide Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0004489160 ISBN 13: 9780004489162

Publisher: Collins, 1999

Synopsis

ABOUT THIS BOOK; 25 fully mapped cycle tours in Central Scotland. Wire binding. Chapters on: using the guide; cycling in central Scotland; preparation; cycling on road; cycling off road; local cycle hire; tourist info; cycle shops; the routes. Each route has 3 sides of A5, whcih includes geological map, gradients map, route info such as distance, grade, terrain, time, getting there by car and train. Places of interest are noted. Food and drink stops are described. In colour with colour photo's. Each route description is divided into measured distances, along with a basic description. Handy and transportable book. Softback intact and clean and undamaged. Mild cover wear. I have uploaded and image of this book onto the Amazon site, please use zoom etc to check the condition. Contact me via Amazon for further info.

About this title

Synopsis:

Twenty-five cycle tours, ranging from short rides suitable for all the family, to half- and full-day rides for more experienced cyclists. Stage-by-stage route directions and specially created colour mapping. Mapping scale: 1.5 miles to 1 inch (approx.) * On- and off-road routes; gradient diagrams; accumulated mileages throughout each ride. * At-a-glance information box summarising each tour. * Comprehensive information on places to visit along the way and refreshment stops. * A brief introduction to Central Scotland; advice on preparing for a cycling trip. OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES Cycling in Cornwall & Devon Cycling in the Cotswolds Cycling in Cumbria & the Lake District Cycling in Dorset & Hampshire Cycling in Edinburgh & South East Scotland Cycling the South Downs Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales

From the Back Cover:

Cycling is an ideal way to explore the beautiful countryside of Central Scotland. This new guide features 25 cycle tours, ranging from short rides suitable for all the family, to full-day rides for the more experienced and adventurous cyclist, rounding off with a 'grande randonnee' – a grand cycling tour of the Trossachs.

· On- and off-road routes.
· Specially created, easy-to-follow mapping.
· At-a-glance information boxes describing each route.
· Routes graded by distance and difficulty.
· Stage-by-stage route descriptions.
· Gradient diagrams and accumulated mileages.
· Comprehensive information on places of interest and refreshment stops along each route.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0004489160
• ISBN 13: 9780004489162
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112