Backroad Bicycling in Eastern Pennsylvania

Download or read book Backroad Bicycling in Eastern Pennsylvania written by Patricia Vance and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Philadelphia to the Amish country, this all-new guide to cycling eastern Pennsylvania's scenic roads includes tours for both road and mountain bikes, for cyclists of all abilities. Longtime Pennsylvania resident Patricia Vance has explored hundreds of miles of roads in the region to find the most scenic, uncrowded, and enjoyable cycling on country roads, mountain trails, bicycle paths, and city streets. The rides range in length from a 10-mile spin through the rowhouses of Old City Philadelphia, to a 55-mile ramble in the rolling hills of the Poconos. Each chapter includes a detailed map, mile-by-mile tour directions, and information on mileage, terrain, and difficulty, as well as places to eat and nearby bicycle rental and repair shops. An overview chart provides information at a glance to help you choose a ride. And throughout, Vance provides fascinating commentary on the history and culture of this picturesque region. Book jacket.