Mountain Biking Eastern New York, 2nd: Seventy-four Epic Rides from North Jersey and Long Island to the Adirondacks [Paperback]

Michael Margulis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Regional Mountain Biking Series | Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Profiles over 70 of the best rides in the Adirondacks, the Catskills, Long Island, Westchester, and environs.

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From the Back Cover

Heaven on two wheels, Eastern New York offers trails ranging from scenic cruising to heart-pumping technically demanding singletrack. Veteran mountain biker and author Michael Margulis outlines seventy-four great rides from northern New Jersey and Long Island to the backcountry wilderness of the Adirondacks.Explore ancient stagecoach routes near Lake Placid on the Wild One tour; enjoy the solitude of Denning Trail, a Native American hunting path; and plan your own escape on rides through Westchester County where American Revolutionary forces marched and fought for freedom. Insider tidbits about the region's rich historic background make this more than just a trail guide. Also included: detailed ride descriptions; easy-to-read maps; ratings for physical and technical difficulty; tips on riding and trip preparation. (6 x 9, 382 pages, b&w photos, maps)

About the Author

Michael Margulis is a softwar engineer, writer, karate blackbelt, and veteran mountain biker and hiker. He lives with his wife Barbara and daughters Alize and Chloe in Forest Hills, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762722649
• ISBN-13: 978-0762722648
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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