Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales
24 circular rides and a 6-day tour
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24 circular rides and a 6-day tour
This guide describes 23 day routes, graded by a combination of distance, climb and overall gradient, all suitable for road bikes and illustrated by detailed maps and profiles. In addition a six-stage tour takes in all the highlights, including Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Ingleton and Settle. And for those who really want to test themselves, the route of the Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France, a 206km loop from Leeds to Harrogate, is also included, with an option to close the loop without adding many extra miles.
Appendices include a route summary table to help you choose your route, lots of information about facilities for cyclists along the routes, taking bikes on public transport and basic bike maintenance.
The Vuelta a Dales takes in the best dales, passes and viewpoints as it passes through Grassington, Leyburn, Hawes, Kirkby Stephen, Sedbergh, Ingleton and Settle. The Yorkshire Dales have always welcomed visitors who enjoy the views. For cyclists, the national park and the areas overlapping its boundaries provide a splendid mix of varied scenic landscapes, an extensive network of roads and peaceful lanes and many cycle-friendly cafés and tea shops. With almost every turn revealing yet another stunning view, the Dales are an ideal area to explore by bike.
Pages/Seitenzahl: 272
Size/Maße: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight/Gewicht: 300g
A guidebook to 24 graded day cycling routes and a 6-day cycle tour through the Yorkshire Dales. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale AONB, the routes are suitable for all but the novice cyclist and are perfect for cycling year-round.
- Day routes range from 24-92km (15-58 miles)
- La Vuelta a Dales 200-mile itinerary is given across 6 stages between 44-72km (28-45 miles)
- The 206km (129 mile) Tour de France 2014 first stage is included
- Highlights include The Fleak, Birkdale, Coal Road, Tan Hill, Oxnop, Buttertubs, Greets Moss, Park Rash, Trapping Hill and Fleet Moss
- Key centres include Pateley Bridge, Grassington, Ingleton, Settle, Reeth, Sedbergh, Hawes and Leyburn
- 1:100,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, bike maintenance and facilities
Weight:
300 g
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Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781786310170
Year of publication:
2020
Categories: Cycling Guides