Best Bike Rides Philadelphia: Great Recreational Rides in the Metro Area (Best Bike Rides Series) - Softcover

Hammell, Tom; Ploegstra, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762777591 ISBN 13: 9780762777594

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2012

Synopsis

Best Bike Rides Philadelphia describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Philadelphia area, including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each ride includes a map, a log of significant milepoints, a text description of the ride, the GPS coordinates of the start-finish point, and color photos of one the ride's features. Also included are information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.

About this title

About the Author

Tom Hammell has been riding a bike as long as he can remember. As an avid bike rider and ride leader with the Princeton Freewheelers he rides over 2,500 miles a year leading other riders through the beautiful back roads of the Northeast. Mark Ploegstra is an avid cyclist who has crossed many states by bicycle. He sometimes loads his bike with a week's camping gear, and sometimes with just enough to go across town. No matter how much he carries, though, he always enjoys life best from the seat of a bicycle.

From the Back Cover

Go for a Ride!
Who says you have to travel far from home
to go on a great ride?

Hidden in and around Philadelphia are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Philadelphia describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro area. With rides between 5 and 60 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, the GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and color photos of one of the ride’s features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources. 

Look inside to find:
Detailed maps and directions
Rides that explore the city and the surrounding area
A variety of rides, from 5-mile trail rides to 60-mile destination rides and everything in between 
In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards
Interesting facts about each area
Options to create longer or shorter rides

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762777591
• ISBN 13: 9780762777594
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304