50 Quirky Bike Rides...in England and Wales - Softcover

Ainsley, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903070554 ISBN 13: 9781903070550

Publisher: Eye, 2008

Synopsis

Guaranteed to provide a variety of uncommon adventures, this is an unusual collection of 50 bizarre cycling outings for family and friends. From naturally blissful thrills and hills to spectacular sweeps of bridges and gorges, this unique guide is ideal for both the casual and the committed cyclist. Weaving its way through England and Wales, this eco-friendly and entertaining handbook is the ideal companion for those seeking the road less traveled.

About this title

About the Author

Rob Ainsley's first bike was run over by a laundry van in 1968. Luckily he was in a cake shop at the time. His best bike, the one he cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats and London to Athens on, was crushed by a lorry in 2001. Luckily he was in a pub at the time. His next favourite bike was stolen form outside a curry house in Twickenham in 2005. Unfortunately he was in the middle of a jal frezi and didn't notice. He dislikes his current bike and has spent hours in cake shops, pubs abd curry houses but to no avail. Rob visited all the places called Bath in the world and its twins, most by bike, which earned him an interview on Blue Peter in 2001; he received a prawn sandwich for this. He lives with his partner Rebecca, who also cycles everywhere, almost a slowly. Rob Ainsley has many other titles under his belt; he is the author of five books in the Bluffer's Guides series; various computer books; editor of The Carlton Encyclopedia of Classical Music; major contributor to Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Guide to Classical Music; he has also contibuted to various newspapers and magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Eye
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903070554
• ISBN 13: 9781903070550
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220