Mountain Bike! The Great Lakes States
Mountain Bike! The Great Lakes States

Author: Philip Van Valkenberg

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Published: 2002-02-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780897323963

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The Mountain Bike! series are the guidebooks for ultimate fat-tire bliss all over North America. Each guidebook features: -- at-a-glance key information -- a thorough ride description -- a detailed trail map -- helpful sources of information -- proximity of important services -- valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards -- a rescue index. The series also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. In a region famous for its universe of lakes, ranging in size from dwarfish ponds to the galactic Great Lakes of Superior, Michigan, and Huron, the opportunities for great mountain biking are vast. Mountain Bike! The Great Lakes States provides detailed information on the best rides throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, including tours through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin's Chequamegon region, and Minnesota's Sawtooth Mountains.

Mountain Biking Michigan
Mountain Biking Michigan

Author: Erin Fanning

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762711581

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Home to more miles of the North Country scenic trail than any other state, Michigan's diversity will appeal to even the most seasoned mountain biker. What this state lacks in elevation, it makes up for in rugged, hilly terrain, Great Lakes shoreline, and forest-shrouded trails. This book includes 67 rides, most of which are on a single-track trail, showcasing the best of Michigan.

Bed, Breakfast & Bike, Western Great Lakes
Bed, Breakfast & Bike, Western Great Lakes

Author: Michele Gast

Publisher: Cycling Guidebook

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780933855205

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The states of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota form the western shoreline of the Great Lakes and are home to an amazingly diverse collection of inns and B&Bs. And thanks to this handy volume, you can treat yourself to a weekend getaway at any of the establishments profiled within and find an equally diverse array of bicycle rides on quiet country roads, rail trails, and singletrack paths through remote woods. Whether youre a died-in-the-Lycra roadie, hard-core mountain biker, or someone who likes to ride on rail trails and paved city paths for fun and relaxation, there is a destination for you in Bed, Breakfast & Bike. Perhaps youd like to ride your mountain bike high above the shores of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Maybe youd like to speed along the Mississippi River in Illinois, or leisurely explore the parks and cultural attractions of two of the most bike-friendly cities in the countryRochester, Minnesota and Madison, Wisconsin. With at least two rides from every inn, you cant go wrong. The lodging choices run the gamut, as well. Youll find restored Victorian mansions, rustic lodges, sprawling farmhouseseven a converted county jail! The authors have personally selected each of the 24 inns and B&Bs in these pages, and provide you with a thorough description of the accommodations and dining options. The final chapter provides a selection of recipes from the inns, so you can attempt to replicate that stunning breakfast that fueled you up the first hill.

Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes
Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes

Author: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2009-06-01

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 0899974678

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With 120 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through nearly 2300 miles, Rail-Trails Midwest: Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The Midwest has thousands of miles of rail corridor that have been turned into 360 rail-trails in the Great Lakes alone. With 1540 miles in Wisconsin and 1443 miles in Michigan, this region is also home to the two states with the most rail-trails in the country. This two-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.