Mtn Biking The Midwest

By Dave Shepherd and Richard Ries

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 089732255X
• ISBN13: 9780897322553
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT PRESS
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 6.0" x 0.5"

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A "must" for cyclists exploring the American midwest.

Mountain Bike!: The Midwest is a comprehensive guide to classic biking trails throughout the American midwest. Authors Richard Ries and Dave Shepard introduce the cyclist to the sheer physical beauty and easy riding routes Ohio; the Scioto Trail State Forest; Wayne National Forest; Indiana; throughout Illinois (including the Chicago/Rockford area); the Shawnee National Forest; and much, much more. Each route is profiled with at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index. Enhanced with candid and evocative photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette, Mountain Bike!: The Midwest is a "must" for dedicated cyclists exploring the biking trails of the American midwest.