Synopses & Reviews
For the avid cyclist, this guide offers 40 of the best bicycle tours in the Tarheel State, ranging from easy rambles and touring adventures to challenging treks for the lean, mean veteran. Road Biking North Carolina has something for everyone. Judi Lawson Wallace is an avid cyclist who has toured the United States and Europe by bicycle. She served on the North Carolina Bicycle Committee and has received the Sam Thomas Award from the State of North Carolina and the Silver Spoke Award from the North Carolina Bicycle Federation.Paved Road Bicycling Statistics:• 76 million participants in 1999• 13.1 million enthusiasts in 1999 (those who ride 50 or more times per year)• Total of 89.1 million participants and enthusiasts in 1999(Outdoor Recreation Participation Study, March 2000)(6 x 9, 224 pages, photos, maps)
Synopsis
From the Tryon Palace in New Bern to the forested slopes of Pilot Mountain, enjoy the sights and beautiful landscapes of North Carolina on two wheels. Grab this guidebook, put on your helmet, and hit the road on forty carefully designed tours, which vary in length from 10 miles to more than100 miles and cover a whole range of abilities and fitness levels.
Inside you'll discover: detailed profiles of each ride, including traffic conditions, terrain, and length; vivid descriptions of points of interest; listings for local restaurants, hotels, bike shops, and rest rooms along the way; maps and elevation profiles.
Whether you are an experienced cyclist, an emerging enthusiast, or someone looking for a perfect family ride, you'll find routes in North Carolina that are perfect for your ability and interest.
Synopsis
For the avid cyclist, this guide offers 40 of the best bicycle tours in the Tarheel State, ranging from easy rambles and touring adventures to challenging treks for the lean, mean veteran.
Road Biking North Carolina has something for everyone.
Synopsis
This guide has 40 of the best bicycle tours in the Tarheel State, ranging from easy rambles to touring adventures.
About the Author
Judi Lawson Wallace is an avid cyclist who has toured the United States and Europe by bicycle. She served on the North Carolina Bicycle Committee and has received the Sam Thomas Award from the State of North Carolina and the Silver Spoke Award from the North Carolina Bicycle Federation.