Connecticut Cycling

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Short Bike Rides in Connecticut, 6th (Short Bike Rides Series)

By Edwin Mullen

Globe Pequot
Paperback (160 pages)

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Backroad Bicycling Near New York City: 25 One-Day Bike Tours in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

By Gerry Brooks

Countryman Press
Paperback (217 pages)

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Book Description:
Leave the inner city for biking the nearby country roads and lanes in the New York tristate area.

When people think about New York City, very often the image that's conjured up is of a vast metropolitan and polluted environment, with traffic for miles, and suburban bedroom communities that sprawl in all directions. However, author Gerry Brooks has taken a closer look and discovered the many delightful quiet country roads and lanes that can be reached in 90 minutes to, at most, less than two hours from NYC. From the Connecticut shoreline to the riverbanks of Bucks County along the Delaware River, these 25 cycling tours in the tristate area can easily provide exercise and relaxation for the hurried urbanites/suburbanites of Philadelphia and the 12 million others in the NYC region.

Although not all of the tours chosen for this guide are flat, the name "Cycling for Softies" could be also be given to this compilation of 1-day trips in the New York tristate area. Whether you choose to enjoy riding solo, with friends, or as a family activity, this complete guide will give you all the information you need to make your each day tour unique.

Features include:

historical background to accompany each tour
tour ratings from "easy" to "more difficult" terrain
gear preparation
road safety (in this land of many roads)
directions so that a route can be extended

Backroad Bicycling in Connecticut: 32 Scenic Rides on Country Roads & Dirt Lanes, Second Edition (Backroad Bicycling)

By Andi Marie Cantele

Countryman
Paperback (216 pages)

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Explore hundreds of miles of Connecticut's back roads in this guide to the most scenic, uncrowded, and enjoyable rides the state has to offer.

Now fully revised, this indispensable cyclist's guidebook holds something for riders of all abilities—suitable for both touring and mountain bikes. Some rides will challenge cyclists with lung-searing hill climbs. Other rides take unhurried tours around lakes and on hidden roads. The tours range in length from 4 to 114 miles. Each chapter includes a map and information on mileage, terrain, difficulty, nearby bicycle shops, and detailed route descriptions. An overview chart provides information on the tours at a glance. 33 maps, 40 black & white photographs, appendices.

Backroad Bicycling in Connecticut: 32 Scenic Rides on Country Lanes and Dirt Roads

By Andi Marie Fusco

Backcountry Guides
Paperback (208 pages)

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Book Description:
A selective guide to the best backroad riding in Connecticut, for both touring and mountain bikes. Avid cyclist Andi Marie Fusco has explored hundreds of miles of back roads in her home state to find the most scenic, uncrowded, and enjoyable cycling on both paved and dirt roads. As she explains in her introduction, "This book is your guide to all kinds of rides across Connecticut. Some will challenge riders on hills replete with lung-searing climbs through the state's highest elevations . . . others will appeal to those who want to take an unhurried tour around a lake or along hidden dirt roads, stopping to picnic, swim, or just savor the journey. Other rides visit Connecticut's earliest Colonial settlements, pass by the state's renowned wineries, and explore woodland trails." Rides range in length from a 4-mile trail through a coastal reserve to a two-day tour of 114 miles. Each chapter includes a map and information on mileage, terrain, level of difficulty, nearby bicycle shops, and lodging options (for the overnight tours), as well as detailed route descriptions. An overview chart at the front of the book provides information at a glance. Throughout, Fusco provides fascinating commentary on the history and culture of this charming and picturesque New England state.

* Perfect for recreational cyclists or families looking for low-traffic rides on scenic roads, both dirt and paved * More than 900 miles of road described

Bicycle Touring in the Connecticut River Valley

By Robert Immler Wilderness Press Paperback (160 pages)	List Price: $11.95 Lowest New Price: $2.95 Lowest Used Price: $0.17 (As of 10:33 Pacific 26 Aug 2008 More Info) Click Here
Book Description: Road and mountain bikers will each find 25 scenic trips with route maps. Trips range in length from 3 to 50 miles. Each trip description comes with a route map, directions to the start, distances, and elevation gains. Includes information on restaurants and notes on the area's rich history.