Best Bike Rides Chicago
Best Bike Rides Chicago

Author: Ted Villaire

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1461746485

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Written for the cyclists of all stripes, Best Bikes Rides Near Chicago marks the debut of a new series that offers a diverse array of scenic tours in some of America’s largest urban destinations—from easy excursions for the Sunday cyclist to challenging treks for the veteran. Here, veteran author and cyclist Ted Villaire presents 35 diverse rides in and around the Windy City. As amply demonstrated by this guide, Chicago’s heritage as a transportation hub has reaped huge rewards for local cyclists. Twenty miles of lakeshore parkland and an elaborate system of leafy boulevards connect a series of mega-parks throughout the city. Coupled with this is an ever-expanding cycling infrastructure featuring more than 100 miles of bikes lanes. The Illinois Prairie Path, which runs between the Des Plaines River and Wheaton, was one of the first linear trails in the nation converted from a railroad line—and today it is part of the most extensive collection of rail trails in the Midwest, perhaps the nation.

Road BikingTM Illinois
Road BikingTM Illinois

Author: Ted Villaire

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-04-23

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0762762926

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Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Illinois, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.

Biking on Bike Trails Between Chicago & Milwaukee
Biking on Bike Trails Between Chicago & Milwaukee

Author: Peter Blommer

Publisher:

Published: 1971-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780966225907

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For the expert biker looking for a fast ride or the novice interested in a scenic route, here are the best biking excursions between Chicago and Milwaukee.Covering a diverse selection of biking trails from tranquil paths to quiet streets, bikers can choose trails suited to their needs. Bike trails covered include the lake front bike path in Chicago, the oak leaf bike path in Milwaukee, paths in Evanston and Northwestern University, the bike route on the lake front of Kenosha, and many more. Few cyclists realize that they can pedal on their local bike paths and find their way to Chicago and Milwaukee with relative ease. Now cyclists can learn to avoid traffic and pass the most interesting places but continue to progress directly to their destination.

Cycling in Chicago
Cycling in Chicago

Author: Chris McAuliffe

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467126020

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In the late 19th and early 20th century, Chicago was the center of bicycle manufacturing in the United States. As an early industrial and transportation center, two-thirds of all bicycles manufactured in the United States were from Chicago--it was the Detroit of bike manufacturing. For decades, Chicago was also a center for cycling track and road racing. Six-day races drew capacity crowds at the Chicago Stadium, Chicago Coliseum, and International Amphitheatre. Road and track competitions were also held at Sherman Park, the Humboldt Park Velodrome, and on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile. Today, Chicago is a hub for recreational cyclists. Hundreds of miles of bike lanes, rail to trails, and bike paths, such as the Illinois Prairie Path, the Bloomingdale Trail, Lakefront Path, and the Big Marsh, provide cyclists with numerous recreational and commuting options in a crowded urban environment. Chicago was awarded Bicycling Magazine's Best Bike City of 2016.

Road Biking Illinois
Road Biking Illinois

Author: Ted Villaire

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762746880

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Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Illinois, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.

The Best Bike Rides in the Mid-Atlantic States
The Best Bike Rides in the Mid-Atlantic States

Author: Trudy E. Bell

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780762700493

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Bikers at every level of skill can enjoy 43 interesting and beautiful bike rides through the nation's mid-Atlantic region. This edition offers: new rides in the scenic northern section of Virginia, with additional new rides in northern and western New York State; new photos and completely updated route information.

Where to Bike Chicago
Where to Bike Chicago

Author: Greg Borzo

Publisher: BA Press

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780980750249

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Where to Bike Chicago, Best biking in the C ity and suburbs

75 Classic Rides Northern California
75 Classic Rides Northern California

Author: Bill Oetinger

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2014-03-13

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1594857857

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CLICK HERE to download a sample route from 75 Classic Rides Northern California Bill Oetinger calls Northern California “something approaching cycling paradise.” But, as he says in the introduction to 75 Classic Rides: Northern California, “Even paradise will be a muddled maze if you don’t know your way around it, and that’s where this book comes into play.” this guide is intended for everyone, from novice to expert cyclists. It’s accessible, friendly, and fun, highlighting truly classic rides rated from easy to epic. For Bill, this means wine country loops, Berkeley waterfronts, Santa Cruz mountains, gold Country tours, Sierra epics, and more. think redwood cathedrals and rugged coastlines, grasslands and vineyards——and all along, Bill’s expert advice guiding you down the road. Out of 75 rides, the majority are doable as one- or two-day outings; ambitious cyclists, however, will find a cross-state route to plan for or dream about, too. Each ride includes the following: • A downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheet • Difficulty level and distance • Average time to complete • Elevation gain and high point • Best season to ride • Maps and key resources, including land managers • Detailed route descriptions and photos • Easy-to-use mileage log