Best Bike Rides Cape Cod And The Islands

Best Bike Rides Cape Cod and the Islands describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Cape Cod area. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5- to 35-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Best Bike Rides Cape Cod and the Islands includes a map of each ride, a log of significant milepoints, a text description of the ride, a start-finish point with nearby motor vehicle parking, the GPS coordinates of the start-finish point, and color photos. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.

Tour the Cape and the islands the most scenic way with these delightful bike routes. Even vacationers who are not experienced cyclists will be tempted to bicycle these beautiful routes on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. These 34 rides, ranging from seven to twenty-seven miles, cover every section of the Cape and islands. Includes 34 photographs, and area map, and 34 ride maps.

From Connecticut to Maine, 30 bike routes offer miles of New England charm and landscape views. The Northeast provides some of the most exciting cycling in the United States: sweeping vistas, seaside towns, fall colors, and more. With this comprehensive guide, New Hampshire local David Sobel offers up rides in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. No matter the state, there’s a ride here for everyone, with a range of mileage and difficulty level so both beginner and experienced cyclists can enjoy. Take in the scenery and stop for surf and turf on a moderate 17-mile trip through Mystic, Connecticut. Challenge yourself on hilly vistas and cool off in Cold River while biking Walpole, New Hampshire. Or take it easy while travelling back in time through Concord, Massachusetts. In addition to detailed directions, each route features annotated maps, charming photography, elevation profiles, and suggestions for entertainment and dining along the way. This is a must-have guide to discovering New England’s hidden gems on two wheels.

Best Bike Rides Connecticut describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Connectiut. Road rides, rail rides, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5- to 35-mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures (though there are plenty of challenging rides in the mix as well). Best Bike Rides Connecticut includes a map of each ride, a log of significant mile points, a text description of the ride, a start-finish point with nearby motor vehicle parking, 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.

Cycling the open road has its pleasures but it can also be intimidating, especially for the novice or the parent with young children. Fortunate, there's another option for those cyclist who have something a little more peaceful and recreational in mind: the paved bike path. Free of cars, red lights, and exhaust fumes, recreational paths are popping up everywhere. In The Best Bike Paths of New England, Wendy Williams has done you the favor of finding them in advance. Organized by state, The Best Bike Paths of New England is the only comprehensive listing of these community treasures, describing forty-five paths and detailing everything you'll need to know about each one: -- A map of each state showing you where the path is -- A detailed description of the path, including mileage -- General background, including the history of the path and any useful tourist information -- The level of difficulty, type of scenery, and condition of pavement -- Availability of food and bathrooms -- Directions, including the most accessible parking area Whether you want to coast alongside the send dunes of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, climb the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or explore Maine's Acadia National Park, there's a bike path waiting for you. So fill your water baffle, pack a lunch, pump up your tires, and prepare for a great ride