Road Biking Massachusetts: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Massachusetts (Road Biking Series) [Paperback]

Tom Catalini (Author)

Book Description

Series: Road Biking Series | Publication Date: November 1, 2006

Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Massachusetts, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.

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From the Back Cover

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
Road Biking(TM) Massachusetts features forty carefully designed rides throughout the state, from the summit of Mount Greylock to the tip of Cape Cod and everywhere in between. Local cyclist Tom Catalini provides a sampling of the state’s diverse offerings, including rides in the rugged Berkshire Mountains, through scenic Nashoba and Pioneer Valleys, around the historic North Shore, and along Boston’s picturesque South Shore to Provincetown.

Look inside to find:
GPS-compatible, 3-D shaded relief maps
Rides for evey fitness level and ability, from an easy 17-mile ramble to a
challenging 124-mile classic
Detailed information about each ride, including directions, length, terrain,
traffic conditions, and road hazards

Vivid descriptions of points of interest

About the Author

Tom Catalini is a freelance writer and avid cyclist living near Boston.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762739096
• ISBN-13: 978-0762739097
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #817,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Gotta have" book if you ride bicycles in Massachusetts., December 11, 2006

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Mike F. (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Road Biking Massachusetts: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Massachusetts (Road Biking Series) (Paperback)

Fantastic listing and description of beautiful bike rides all over the state of Massachusetts. If you are anywhere in MA and have a bicycle, this book can provide you with detailed maps and directions for all types of bike rides as well as a website where you can go and see what other riders thought of the various routes. "Gotta have" Road Biking Massachusetts!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide for riding in the Bay state, December 12, 2006

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Kevin A. Aldrich "Wheel" (Manchester, NH) - See all my reviews
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This is the book we have all been waiting for! Easy to read, concise maps with clear and honest descriptions of road and traffic conditions for each ride. Keep this guide handy since it will be a well-used resource when planning your next road ride with family or friends.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Removes the Guesswork, July 23, 2007

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J. Smith "BikerJim" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Road Biking Massachusetts: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Massachusetts (Road Biking Series) (Paperback)

As a new rider over the past 8 months I have found this to be a terrific resource. I have tried several of these routes and found them to be quite enjoyable. Tom's descriptions are spot on and have led me to try routes in areas I would not necessarily have tried on my own. I look forward to riding them all!