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Mountain Bike! The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains, 2nd (America by Mountain Bike - Menasha Ridge)
With rides for all types of mountain biking enthusiasts, North America by Mountain Bike Series provide readers with at-a-glance key information for each route profiled.
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this book was very thourgh in the area of trail technical difficulty, however the directions to the various trails can be a little confusing. Overall this book can take you to some spectacular riding areas and put you in touch with those that can lead you to more trails.
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Mountain Bike! Mid-Atlantic States: New York to West Virginia Veteran author Joe Surkiewicz explodes the myth that the real outdoor action has moved West. To the contrary, there’s plenty of wilderness action and adventure in the East for those who know where to look. Surkiewicz guides enthusiasts in their quest for the perfect trail for each outing - from weekend getaways in the rugged, remote wilderness of West Virginia to quick afternoon spins near many major metropolitan areas.
This comprehensive, completely up-to-date guide to the breathtaking northern Mid-Atlantic region features over 100 rides throughout Delaware, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and eastern West Virginia. This guide will amaze and thrill bikers with its diversity of excellent off-road tours. From Canadian-like tundra on the Allegheny Front in West Virginia to gentle paths along old railway routes in Pennsylvania’s Poconos, aficionados will find trails to fit all skill levels and tastes.
Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index.
This guide also features candid and evocative photographs, vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette.
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I’m Safe on My Bike (I’m Safe Series) Preventable injuries are the number-one killer of children ages 14 and under in the United States. Each year, one out of every four children is hurt seriously enough to require medical attention. The I’m Safe! series provides parents with a fresh approach to teaching children valuable life and safety skills. As children follow the adventures in these colorful storybooks, they discover proven solutions for everyday challenges, both real and imagined. More than just fun stories, children will be empowered to do something about their own safety and well-being. Based on extensive interviews with educators, early childhood experts, pediatricians, parents, their children, day care providers, and children’s organizations, the I’m Safe! approach weaves entertaining stories together with important skills in a way that young children can grasp and practice them. Each story book has an companion activity book.
Kip is very excited about his new bike, but not about wearing a helmet. This story teaches riding skills for children to keep them safe and smart on wheeled adventures.
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