Lonely Planet Cycling Britain (Travel Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (773 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1741040426 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 412 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Good reference for planning a tour of Britain" according to Jamie Bresson. This is a great book for planning a cycle tour of Britain. It has strengths common to all the Lonely Planet series, such as advice on getting to and from Britain and using rail and air travel to get to the various touring routes. There are also sections on bicycle maintenance and pre-tour fitness training t. Alan Cobden said Helpful Book. Very useful for anyone planning to cycle in Britain
As Britain claims to be the birthplace of the bicycle (a Scottish blacksmith built the first self-propelled bike), you can also visit several collections of bicycle memorabilia. Be sure to make room for it in your pannier.--Lesley Reed. The country maintains an astonishing complex of minor roads that links thousands of cities, towns, and villages. It's only a short pedal to the nearest pub, café, or guesthouse. There's a detailed introduction to the British cycle-touring scene, with tips on how to get to and from Heathrow Airport and how to use the excellent rail network to cover more of the island. "Facts for Cyclists" provides practical information on when to ride, a checklist of what to bring, information on buying or renting locally, a list of cycling events, and Internet resources. While Britain is one of the world's most densely populated na
We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Etain O'Carroll, Aaron Anderson, and Marc Di Duca.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2