Chiz Dakin
Cycling in the Cotswolds (Cicerone Guide)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852847067
- author:
- Chiz Dakin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cicerone Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 11.4 x 1.3 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Sports, Hobbies & Games, Cycling, Cycling Holiday & Touring Guides
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cycling in the Cotswolds offers 21 varied half- and full-day routes, plus a four-day 200km tour, to explore this beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty by bike. The region's picturesque villages, historic towns, and ancient markets make for a delightful cycling experience. The guide features quiet lanes, cycle-friendly canal paths, and bridleways, as well as gentle riding on the southern and eastern rolling hills and short but steep hill challenges on the western side. Routes are graded from moderate to challenging, with information on surface, distance, ascent, and en route cafés and pubs. This comprehensive guide also includes detailed lists of recommended gear and local cycle shops, as well as practical advice on repair, first aid, and pre-ride checks, making it an ideal resource for cyclists looking to experience the best of the Cotswolds by bike.