Review of Mountain Bike! The Midwest

Mountain Bike! The Midwest
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A "must" for cyclists exploring the American midwest.

by: mwbookrevw On: 2000-04-06

Mountain Bike!: The Midwest is a comprehensive guide to classic biking trails throughout the American midwest. Authors Richard Ries and Dave Shepard introduce the cyclist to the sheer physical beauty and easy riding routes Ohio; the Scioto Trail State Forest; Wayne National Forest; Indiana; throughout Illinois (including the Chicago/Rockford area); the Shawnee National Forest; and much, much more. Each route is profiled with 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. Enhanced with candid and evocative photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette, Mountain Bike!: The Midwest is a "must" for dedicated cyclists exploring the biking trails of the American midwest.

A "must" for cyclists exploring the American midwest.

On: 2000-04-05

Mountain Bike!: The Midwest is a comprehensive guide to classic biking trails throughout the American midwest. Authors Richard Ries and Dave Shepard introduce the cyclist to the sheer physical beauty and easy riding routes Ohio; the Scioto Trail State Forest; Wayne National Forest; Indiana; throughout Illinois (including the Chicago/Rockford area); the Shawnee National Forest; and much, much more. Each route is profiled with 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. Enhanced with candid and evocative photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette, Mountain Bike!: The Midwest is a "must" for dedicated cyclists exploring the biking trails of the American midwest.