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Dan Goldfischer (Author)
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Ride Guides April 15, 1999
Central New Jersey is in the middle of the most densely populated state in the U.S. But despite the proliferation of expressways, office parks, and shopping centers, there are vast parts of the region that remain undeveloped farmlands, woods, or open land -- perfect for two-wheeled touring.

Despite the growth, all 21 rides from the original edition of this Ride Guide are back, each thoroughly updated to reflect changing traffic patterns and landmarks. Also included are five new routes -- four of which are especially designed for owners of hybrids or mountain bikes. These unusual routes are not all-trail mountain biking routes, but combinations of paved, gravel, and dirt roads. Rides like these can't be found in any other guidebook.

From hilly Hunterdon County, along the sleepy Delaware River, down through the Millstone Valley, out from tony Princeton in four directions, and over to the Jersey Shore, Ride Guide/Central Jersey 2nd edition has everything you need ! to keep you up to speed on cycling in the heart of the Garden State. END


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"Ride Guide ... is a scenic boon for all levels of bicyclists." -- Shirley Horner, The New York Times

About the Author

Dan Goldfischer is the originator of the Ride Guide series of bicycle guidebooks, beginning in 1985 with Ride Guide for North Jersey and Beyond. Dan has been biking and writing in New Jersey for 20 years. Besides bicycle guidebooks, Dan wrote the "25 Great Hikes in Morris County" series for The Daily Record and is the newspaper's transportation columnist.

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  • Paperback: 164 pages
  • Publisher: Anacus Pr Inc; 2nd edition (April 15, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0933855184
  • ISBN-13: 978-0933855182
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,209,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to beautiful and unique central Jersey, July 8, 2004
This review is from: Ride Guide : Central Jersey, 2nd ed. (Ride Guides) (Paperback)
I love this book. I picked it up at a bike store when I bought a new bike and am having a great time trying all the routes. They are on the longish side - most are 30-40 miles - so this book is meant for those looking for a good half to full day ride. On the other hand, you don't have to be very experienced. I took my first 30-mile ride using this book.

Before using this book, I had no idea there were so many beautiful and interesting places to explore in central Jersey. This book has taken me through numerous quaint towns, alongside beautiful lakes, rivers and ocean boardwalks, and allowed me to try local restaurants and food as I bike.

The directions are clear (I've never found myself more than a few blocks off-track) and the author includes helpful information about local attractions and sights along the way. Most of these routes are worth an entire day - adding in some sightseeing, relaxing and exploring along with the biking.

A wonderful way to get some exercise and explore the state.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but be careful!, September 11, 2008
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Interesting rides - but use caution. Major reasons are (a) some roads with no or very narrow shoulders and/or road crowding guard rails for quite long distances are included in a few routes and (b) updates or additional details are sometimes needed - so check Google Maps or Mapquest before setting out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars good study guide, February 26, 2001
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an excellent reference book for all students

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Somerset County is an old, agricultural county in the heart of Central Jersey that has been transformed in recent decades to a pleasant mixture of agriculture, clean corporate campuses, housing developments and industry. Read the first page
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Cume Turn Street, Sandy Hook, New Jersey, Far Hills, Road Conditions, Black River, Spruce Run, Raritan River, Ocean Grove, Monmouth County, Allaire State Park, Garden State Parkway, Navesink River, Delaware River, Island Beach, Monmouth Battlefield, Washington Road, Allaire Village, Gunnison Beach, Hartshorne Woods, Red Bank, Washington Rock, Fort Hancock, Hunterdon County, Jersey Shore
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