Ride
Ride

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-06-08

Total Pages: 683

ISBN-13: 0744047196

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Power up mountain passes in Italy’s Dolomites, tackle Bolivia’s infamous Death Road or go island-hopping in Japan: Ride takes you around the world in search of adventure on two wheels. Covering 100 incredible cycling routes, this inspirational book will make you reach for your handlebars, whether you’re an experienced, ascent-loving road cyclist or are planning your first bike- packing trip. Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each ride will have you itching to jump in the saddle, while handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information – including things like distance, difficulty and road surface – will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We’ve also included the best places to explore along the way – whether that’s refuelling spots, epic viewpoints or nearby must-see sights – as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a route. This beautiful bike book features: - Covers 100 rides, from day cycles around cities to epic journeys across continents. - Beautifully designed gift book with stunning photography throughout. - Inspirational travel guide for anyone planning a cycling holiday. - A carefully curated selection of rides, chosen by cycling and travel experts. - Infographics provide an easy-to-digest overview of each ride. - Includes maps and elevation profiles. - Features top tips on cycle touring. Rides are arranged within each chapter geographically, and include the duration and a difficulty rating to help make it easy for readers to find rides that suit their timeframe and ability level. Each chapter covers a different continent (North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Australasia) whilst offering top tips for getting the most out of each ride – including recommended stops, viewpoints on route andhow to make the ride shorter/longer depending on how much time you have. Ride is also jam-packed with facts and figures on the world’s most famous cyclists and iconic races, plus information on the history of cycling, how to choose a bike and what kit to take.

Veloscenic
Veloscenic

Author: Richard Peace

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781901464375

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Veloscenic is one of France's most popular long-distance cycle routes. It links Paris via Versailles, Chartres and Alençon, to the incredible Mont St-Michel. It also takes in some of northern France's finest scenery, passing through the Chevreuse Valley, the Perche, Normandy Maine and the Bocage Normand. Following numerous traffic-free trails and many miles of quiet, rural roads it let's you enjoy four UNESCO World Heritage sites and three regional nature parks. This guide includes all you need to enjoy the route to the full; maps, directions, alternative route options, what to see, accommodation and much more.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-06-25

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0593848454

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Make the most of your trip to Normandy with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the best Normandy offers and ensuring you don't miss anything. The pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable, the perfect companion while out and about. Inside, you'll find: Top 10 lists of Normandy's must-sees, including Mont-St-Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, Deauville and La Côte Fleurie, Étretat and the D-Day Beaches Normandy's most exciting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, forests, villages, local dishes, and much more Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week A laminated pull-out map of New England, plus six full-colour area maps DK Eyewitness's Top 10s have been helping travelers make the most of their breaks since 2002. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries. Looking for more on France's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness France.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-09-13

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0744047803

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The best travel companion to throw into your backpack on your next trip to Normandy! History and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in Normandy - it’s the perfect destination if culture and fine dining are what you’re looking for in a holiday! This ultimate pocket-sized travel guide will show you the very best sights you’ll want to include on your Normandy bucket list. Inside the pages of this Normandy travel guide, you’ll discover: • Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week • Available in a handy format that is light, portable, and packed with essential information • Expert advice and travel tips to help you tick off unmissable sights, explore beyond the tourist hubs and soak up the atmosphere • Detailed maps cover every area of Normandy, plus a laminated pull-out map that won’t let you down whatever the weather One of Europe’s richest cultural destinations Rich in war history, art, literary works, and architecture, Normandy is a treasure trove of things to see and do. This travel guide will ensure that you experience this breathtakingly beautiful region like a local. Find the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops, and cultural experiences this French town has to offer! Use this travel guide to find inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip – including family activities and things to do for free. This guide includes itineraries that cover iconic areas and must-sees such as Notre-Dame, Bayeux Tapestry, Mont-St-Michel, Honfleur, and the D-day beaches. DK Eyewitness Normandy has been updated regularly to make sure the information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. Don’t stop travelling - discover more in the series Take the work out of planning a short trip with the DK Eyewitness Top 10 series. It’s the ultimate travel guide packed with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to make your weekend trip or cultural break memorable. From London and Paris to Rome and Amsterdam, explore the best of these travel destinations and many more! Gold Award: Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2020 Top Guidebook Series

The Nantes-Brest Canal
The Nantes-Brest Canal

Author: Wendy Mewes

Publisher: Red Dog

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780956869913

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An illustrated guide to the entire 365km length of the Nantes-Brest Canal, this book looks at the history and evolution of the waterway, as well as providing practical information on nearby hotels, B&Bs, hostels, campsites and other local amenities.

Land's End to John O'Groats
Land's End to John O'Groats

Author: SUSTRANS.

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02-01

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781910845295

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Published by Sustrans, the creator of the National Cycle Network, this is the official guide to the iconic ride using traffic-free paths and quiet roads. The fantastic ride from Land¿s End to John o¿Groats covers nearly 1,200 miles on the National Cycle Network, broken into 28 achievable stages using on-road and traffic-free routes and taking you through some of the most picturesque landscapes in England and Scotland. Explore the Forest of Bowland, Loch Lomond and the Cairngorms on some of the best cycle paths in the UK. This complete guide includes maps, directions, recommendations and much more to make your journey a happy and memorable experience, and we hope this book is the start of the ride of a lifetime.

Cycling Northern France
Cycling Northern France

Author: Emeritus Professor of Russian Richard Peace

Publisher: Excellent

Published: 2013-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781901464283

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"The book and map describe touring routes north of the Loire. The book also details an additional 100-plus greenways, covering all the major off-road traffic-free trails in Northern France. The waterproof map describes 8 touring routes with 1:200,000 Michelin mapping plus detailed area and town maps. The 8 routes are - Brittany Coast to Coast; Around the Cotentin; St. Malo - Mont St. Michel Circular; Avenue Verte & Seine Valley (Dieppe-Paris-Le Havre); Boulogne to Lille; Paris & the Marne Valley; Rhone to Rhine via the Vosges; and, North Burgundy (Burgundy & Nivernais Canals). The accompanying 256 page book has supporting information for the featured touring routes including directions, cycle-friendly accommodation listings and places of interest. The section on greenways explores these additional routes region by region, the majority being detailed on 1:200,000 Michelin maps - ideal rides for day trips and long weekends."--Publisher description.

Walking in Albion
Walking in Albion

Author: Richard Leviton

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2010-04-22

Total Pages: 1487

ISBN-13: 1450223435

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FICTION Take a visionary walk through the cosmos right here on the Earth What if you woke up one morning and realized you are the cosmos, all the heavenly realms and gods, and a refl ection of God Himself/Herself? Th at you and the Earth have the same structures of consciousness, are made virtually the same? Walking in Albion is an amusing, passionate fi rst-person answer to that. It chronicles interactions with the Earth through its sacred sites in a style full of jokes and visions, whinges and epiphanies. Leviton reports life on the path of the Christed Grail Knight in search of a cosmic spirit called Albion, the cosmos in a giant human form, the soul of the planet. Albion is a picture map of Creation, full of lights and palaces and the memories of humanity on Earth since the beginning. Join Leviton in an odyssey of meditation and visionary experience from sites in Norway, France, England, and Scotland to America, Mexico, and Tahiti. Oh yes, he travels with plenty of sidekicks, jokers, and wellwishers, especially angels. Want a freshly conceived meditative-spiritual experience that includes the Earth as a prime recipient of your contacts and changes? Walking in Albion is an unusual and original approach to the Mysteries of human and Earth, a fresh, bold way of regarding the authentic Christ, not as dogma but experience yoursin the theater of the Earth. Plus guidelines to relate eff ectively with the geomantic landscape, and have fun and insight doing it, as you contribute to the Earths well-being starting today and begin

The Ultimate Devon Coast to Coast Guide
The Ultimate Devon Coast to Coast Guide

Author: Richard Peace

Publisher: Excellent

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781901464238

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This guide to cycling from coast to coast in Devon covers all the information needed to complete the 100 mile route. It includes information on accommodation, eating spots, bike shops and places of interest.

The Ultimate Southern France Cycling Guide
The Ultimate Southern France Cycling Guide

Author: Emeritus Professor of Russian Richard Peace

Publisher: Excellent

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781901464207

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A guide to the leisure cycle routes south of the Loire Valley in France. It includes traffic-free routes and signed touring routes with a factfile and a text description of what to see along the way.