Biking
Mountain Biking Southern New England, by Paul Angiolillo, 2nd edition, 1999. Falcon guide presents 61 rides in MA, CT, & RI, including both easy and more difficult trips. Essential info, trail notes and map are included for each route. 242 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NEB02: $12.95
Best Bike Rides - New England, by Paul Thomas, edited by Paul Angiolillo. 4th Edition, 1998. Subtitled “Road Rides for the Serious Cyclist,” this guide lays out 46 scenic, interesting and challenging road rides. Distances range from 15 to 100 miles, with rides in all six states. Includes description, mileage log and map for each trip. 264 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #NEB03: $12.95
Bed, Breakfast & Bike Northeast, by Cynthia Reeder, 2000. Describes inns and B & B's with recommended road biking tours, with maps, and mountain biking opportunities from each. Offers several choices for each of the New England states and New York. Also includes selected recipes from the inns. 38 pp. 5 1/4" x 8 1/4".
Item #NEB05: $17.95
Bicycling the Connecticut River Valley, by Robert Immler, 1995. Lays out 50 trips near the great river in VT, NH and MA - 25 for road bikes and 25 for mountain bikes. For each ride the author includes vital stats, detailed description and a map. 158 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #NEB06: $11.95
The Mountain Biker’s Guide to Ski Resorts, by Robert Immler, 1998. Gives the scoop on mountain biking at 20 ski areas in New England, New York and eastern Canada. For each area there’s a general description, info on hours, prices, etc, a basic trail map, and suggested itineraries with mileage logs. 200 pp, 4 7/8” x 7 ½”.
Item #NEB07: $14.95
Touring New England by Bicycle, by Peter Powers, 1991. A unique little guide to touring in Vermont, Maine, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Twenty rides are covered - each with a road map, a computer-generated 3-D map, an elevation profile and a mileage log. One of a series of cycling guides produced by Terragraphics. 174 pp, 3 ¼” x 6 ¾”.
Item #NEB08: $10.95
The White Mountain Ride Guide, by Marty Basch, 2nd edition, 2007. Nifty, newly revised guide to over 40 bicycle rides across the White Mountains. Offers a nice mix of on-road and off-road trips. For each ride there are directions, map by cartographer Larry Garland, and mileage log with description & commentary. 174 pp, 5” x 6 ¾”.
Item #NHB01: $14.95
Mountain Biking the White Mountains West, by J. Richard Durnan, 1998. This compact Falcon guide serves up 46 of the best mountain bike rides in the western White Mountains - Lincoln/Woodstock, Thornton, Campton, Waterville Valley, Plymouth, Ashland, Rumney and Warren. There are a few easy beginner rides, but the emphasis is on more aerobically and technically challenging rides. Each trip has a map and detailed mileage log. Entertaining glossary, too. 182 pp, 4 ¼” x 7”.
Item #NHB02: $10.95
New Hampshire Rail Trails, by Charles F. Martin, 2008. This fine guidebook blends railroad history with thorough descriptions of rail-trails all across the Granite State. For each trail there is information on history of the line, trail surface, scenery, permitted uses, and historical artifacts visible along the way. Includes 180 photos and 95 maps. 304 pp., 6" x 9".
Item #NHB03: $19.95
Rob Brook Area Mountain Biking Trail Map, by Mountain Cycle Guide Service, 2006. Detailed and highly accurate trail map by cartographer Larry Garland covering one of best mountain biking areas in the Whites, off the Bear Notch Road and Kancamagus Highway. Large scale of 1:35,000 with 100-foot contours. Covers 70 miles of trails (75% single track) color-coded by difficulty. Printed on waterproof Polyart paper. Folded to 4" X 5 3/4".
Item #NHB04: $7.00
Conway Area Mountain Bike Map, by Mountain Cycle Guide Service, 2004. New map, detailed and very accurate, shows mountain bike trails in Conway-North Conway area. Printed on waterproof Polyart paper, folded to 4" x 5 3/4".
Item #NHB05: $7.00
Backroad Bicycling in New Hampshire, by Andi Marie Cantele, 2004. Describes 32 rides on New Hampshire country roads, mostly in the 11 - 40 mile range. For each ride there is a map, description and detailed directions with mileage log. 200 pp, 5" x 7 3/8".
Item #NHB07: $16.95
Mountain Biking New Hampshire, by Stuart Johnstone. 2nd Edition, 1995. A guide to 25 of the best regions to ride across the Granite State. Each chapter describes a number of trail and back road riding possibilities for one area, with sketch map, driving directions and list of bike shops. Provides an excellent overview. 186 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #NHB08: $12.95
Mountain Biking New Hampshire’s State Parks & Forests, by Linda Chestney, 1996. A guide to riding in 34 state parks & forests throughout New Hampshire. Each chapter includes basic ride information, descriptions of ride options, and a good sketch map. 176 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHB09: $14.95
Bicycling Southern New Hampshire, by Linda Chestney, 2nd Edition, 2000. Forty road tours on backroads and byways in the Seacoast, Merrimack Valley and Monadnock regions. There are rides for everyone, with distances ranging from 9 to 103 miles. For each trip there is an introduction, basic ride info, directions/description, and sketch map. 224 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NHB010: $17.95
Adventures in Paradise: Exploring the Upper Connecticut Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire (On a Bicycle!), by Dick Mackay, 2003. An unusual biking guide in a large format with full-scale topographic maps (40 of them) and photos, covering over 50 rides on and off the roads and along rail trails on both sides of the Connecticut River from the Hanover/White River Junction area north to the Woodsville area. The ride descriptions incorporate much local history and lore, and there are additional suggestions for hikes and motor tours. 96 pp., 8 3/8" x 10 3/4."
Item #NHB12: $22.50
25 Bicycle Tours in Maine, by Howard Stone. 3rd Edition, 1998. This edition actually includes 27 road tours, mostly along the coast. For each trip there is a background description, mile-by-mile directions, map, and info on nearby bike shops. 246 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ¼”.
Item #MEB02: $16.95
Take a Ride…Road & Mountain Biking Guide to Upper Kennebec Valley - Moose River Valley Region, by Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, 1995. Describes 15 rides from Waterville north to the Jackman-Moosehead Lake area. Detailed mileage log and map for each route, plus list of available services. 44 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #MEB06: $3.95
Mountain Bike America - Vermont, by Jen Mynter, 1997. A graphics-rich guidebook with outstanding maps. Thirty-four mountain bike rides are covered. Each includes a description, mileage log/directions, location maps, route map, detailed elevation profile, and 3-D terrain map. Excellent introduction and a succinct appendix on repairs and maintenance. One of the best mountain biking guides we’ve seen. 182 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #VTB02: $14.95
Backroad Bicycling in Vermont, by John Freidin. 4th Edition, 2006. A classic road riding guide by the founder of Vermont Bicycle Touring. The 25 rides range from 7 to 152 miles, with terrain from flat to hilly. Each has a map, a detailed description/mileage log, and info on accommodations and bike shops. 206 pp, 5 ¼” x 8 ¼”.
Item #VTB03: $15.95
Short Bike Rides - Vermont, by Sandy Duling, 2nd Edition, 2000. Intended for the “casual cyclist,” this guide presents 38 road rides from 10 to 30 miles in length. For each ride there’s a general description, mileage log/directions, photo, map and elevation profile. 238 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #VTB04: $11.95
Northern Vermont Mountain Biking Map & Guide, by Map Adventures, 1998. Colorful topographic map (paper, 20-meter contours) showing 32 mountain bike trails and road rides in the Mt. Mansfield-Stowe area. Trail and route descriptions on reverse. Folded to 3 ¾” x 6 ¼”.
Item #VTB05: $4.95
Greater Burlington, Vermont Hiking and Biking Map, by Map Adventures, 2nd Edition, 2004.Detailed map shows bike, multi-use and hiking trails, footpaths, parks and conservation areas in Greater Burlington region. On reverse side are descriptions of hiking & walking destinations and biking routes, plus useful local info. Paper map folded to 4” x 9”.
Item #VTB06: $4.95
Vermont Mountain Biking, by Dick Mansfield, 1989. Describes 24 dirt road and trail rides in southern Vermont, focusing on the Bennington, Brattleboro and West River areas. The rides range from 8 to 32 miles. Good descriptions with simple sketch maps. 176 pp, 5 1/2" x
8 1/2".
Item #VTB07: $10.95
25 Bicycle Tours in the Lake Champlain Region, by Charles Hansen, 2004. Scenic road tours in Vermont, New York and Quebec. Description, map and mileage log for each ride. 240 pp., 5 3/8" x 8 1/4".
Item #VTB08: $16.95
Mountain Bike America: Boston, by Jeff Cutler, 2000. This fine guide describes 29 rides in eastern Mass. with comprehensive descriptions, easy-to-read maps, elevation profiles and info on local bike shops, etc. Also has a good introductory section. 163 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #MAB01: $15.95
25 Mountain Bike Tours in Massachusetts, by Robert S. Morse, 2nd Edition, 2000. A variety of off-road rides from the Connecticut River to the coast. Each ride includes description and historical info, mileage log/directions, and map. Illustrated with black & white photos. 202 pp, 5 ¼” x 8”.
Item #MAB02: $15.95
Bike Paths of Massachusetts, by Stuart Johnstone, 1996. Describes 30 rail-trails and bike paths, about half of which are in metropolitan Boston. For each path the author provides a narrated tour, map, driving directions, and info on local services. 202 pp, 5 ½” x 8 3/8”.
Item #MAB03: $13.95
Mountain Biking Near Boston, by Stuart Johnstone. 5th Edition, 1999. Provides an excellent overview of 30 mountain biking areas in eastern MA. Each chapter lays out a variety of riding options along with a trail map of the area. 242 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #MAB04: $15.95
Bike Rides in the Berkshire Hills, by Lewis C. Cuyler. Revised edition, 1995. Describes 30 road rides in the beautiful Berkshires, with many variations. Descriptions, mileage logs and sketch maps, plus info on Berkshire history and culture. 200 pp, 4 ½” x 7 1/8”.
Item #MAB05: $9.95
Short Bikes Rides - Central & Western Massachusetts, by Howard Stone. 3rd Edition, 2000. Covers 39 easy road rides in the Bay State west of Worcester and Fitchburg. Most of the rides are 30 miles or less. The descriptions are thorough and accompanied by fine maps. Good introduction, too. 236 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #MAB06: $12.95
Short Bike Rides - Eastern Massachusetts, by Howard Stone. 3rd Edition, 1999. Thorough descriptions of 64 mellow rides in eastern MA (excluding Cape & Islands). Most of the tours are in the 20-30 mile range. Good maps and solid introductory section. 393 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #MAB07: $14.95
Backroad Bicycling on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, by Susan Milton and Kevin and Nan Jeffrey, 2nd edition, 2001. Covers a nice variety of 25 easy to moderate road and bike path tours in the 10-30 mile range on the Cape & Islands. Mileage logs/descriptions, maps & photos. 219 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ¼”.
Item #MAB08: $16.95
Short Bike Rides - Cape Cod, Nantucket & the Vineyard, by Edwin Mullen & Jane Griffith. 7th Edition, 1999. Compact guide describes 38 easy road & bike path rides on the Cape & Islands, from 7 to 35 miles long. Description & map for each tour. 156 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #MAB09: $10.95
Exploring In and Around Boston on Bike and Foot, by Lee Sinai, 1996. A comprehensive guide featuring a variety of bike tours in the Boston metro area - 11 on-road and 10 off-road. The descriptions are thorough and include maps and info on history, nature, transportation and services. The book also offers 19 walking trips. 332 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #MAB10: $14.95
Short Bike Rides - Connecticut, by Edwin Mullen & Jane Griffith. 6th Edition, 1998. Features 36 mellow road rides of 4 to 25 miles, plus several longer combination trips. Description & map for each ride, plus photos. 140 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #CRB01: $10.95
Short Bike Rides - Rhode Island, by Howard Stone. 6th Edition, 1999. Covers 41 easy road tours in Little Rhody, most in the 10-20 mile bracket with optional extensions for longer rides. Detailed description, directions & map for each tour, plus a helpful introduction. 245 pp, 5”x 7”.
Item #CRB02: $11.95
25 Bicycle Tours in the Adirondacks, by Bill McKibben, Sue Halpern, Mitchell Hay and Barbara Lemmel, 1995. Some of the best road rides in the six million acre Adirondack Park. Distances range from 14 to 80 miles. For each ride there’s a detailed mileage log/description and clear map. 176 pp, 5 ¼” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NYB01: $15.95
25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Adirondacks, by Peter Kick, 1999. Describes rides from 4 to 80 miles long in Wild Forest areas across the great Adirondack Park. Each tour includes trailhead directions, trail highlights, a clear map, and mileage logs. 190 pp, 5 3/8" x
8 1/4".
Item #NYB02: $14.95
Adirondack Park Mountain Bike Preliminary Trail & Route Listing, by Adirondack Mountain Club, 1995. Provides a list of 98 Adirondack Park trails and loop rides open to mountain bike use, organized by county. Each listing includes location, access, distance and difficulty (but little in the way of description), along with a copy of the route superimposed on a topographic map. Plastic spiral bound. 274 pp, 9” x 11”.
Item #NYB03: $14.95
Bicycling - Trailside Guide, by Peter Oliver, 1995. Subtitled “Touring and Mountain Biking Basics,” this handbook provides a fine introduction to both road riding and mountain biking. Covers gear, clothing, riding techniques for road and trail, safety, fitness, and maintenance. Many color photos. Vinyl cover. 192 pp, 5 ¾” x 8 5/8”.
Item #BHT01: $17.95
Mountain Biking, by Bill Strickland, 1998. An entertaining manual which covers gear, basic riding skills and more advanced techniques. Illustrated with many instructive sketches. Useful sidebars give quick riding pointers. 128 pp, 7 3/8” x 9 1/8”.
Item #BHT02: $15.95
Mountain Bike Emergency Repair, by Tim Toyoshima, 1995. Pocket-sized guide to mountain bike maintenance & repair. The “Troubleshooting” chapter will help you pinpoint a problem and make an emergency repair. The “Real Repairs” chapter guides you through permanent repairs. Every backcountry rider should bring this along. 112 pp, 4 ½” x 6”.
Item #BHT06: $7.95
