Best Bike Rides New England, 4th (Best Bike Rides Series) [Paperback]

Paul Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Series: Best Bike Rides Series | Publication Date: March 1, 1998

For the avid cyclist, this series offers a diverse array of moderate to serious tours through scenic terrain all over the United States. With challenging treks for the veteran and pleasant excursions for the Sunday cyclist, the Best Bike Rides series has something for everyone.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 4th edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762701641
• ISBN-13: 978-0762701643
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #987,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Resource for the Serious Rider, July 3, 2008

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This review is from: Best Bike Rides New England, 4th (Best Bike Rides Series) (Paperback)

The maps in this book are very localized - Boston, the Berkshires, mid Maine Coast. So depending on where you are, you either get a bunch of rides or none at all. Only Vermont is really fully represented.

The maps are clearly drawn and good, and work well in conjunction with a GPS. The directions are broken out by consecutive mile, which is the way I like it, but they should also provide the "miles to next leg" information too for people who prefer that.

The book offers thorough information on dress, etiquette, food and more. It suggests you take it easy - "don't be goaded by others into riding a tour that you feel unprepared for."

Good challenging rides for those who want to drive out and do a 50-100 mile ride somewhere beautiful. Again, because of the length and the fact that you're probably going a distance from home, I definitely suggest bringing a GPS and scoping out which businesses are still in business for food and other necessities beforehand.