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Road Biking Virginia
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By Jim Homerosky
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 (10 Reviews)
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FalconGuides
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1st
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Date:
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December 31, 1969 |
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Paperback
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Pages:
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240
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From the Tidewater coastal plain and the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoy the dramatic diversity of Virginia on two wheels. Grab this guidebook, put on your helmet, and hit the road on forty carefully designed tours, which range in length from 9 miles to 102 miles and cover a wide range of abilities and fitness levels. Inside you'll discover: detailed profiles of each ride, including traffic conditions, terrain, and length; vivid descriptions of points of interest; listings for local restaurants, hotels, bike shops, and rest rooms along the way; USGS-based maps and elevation profiles. (6 x 9, 240 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)
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 Great Job Jim!, June 11, 2002
By hank graebener (Virginia, USA)
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This is the guidebook that should be in every bikers' saddlebag!
Mr. Homerosky has managed to pack an abundance of information on 40 rides in just a bit over 200 pages. The ride and route information is clear and concise and a delight to read. I like the way the author gives the rider the oppurtunity to tailor the rides to his/her level; the rider can 'go the distance' or opt to
cut it short without missing the best of what the ride has to offer. I like his notations and footnotes that point out the local interests: and the mentioning of local bike shops and watering holes are a huge plus.
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Finally, road routes, June 10, 2002
By Carol Bussey (Ferrum, Virginia)
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Whether you're a cycling tourist, recreational rider, or competitive cyclist, there's something for everyone in this guide. Mr Homerosky profiles 40 different routes on pavement all across the beautiful state of Virginia from the sea to the mountains. It's obvious he's ridden each one from his descriptions and knowledge of the terrain. His use of title words for each route is especially clever. Each route has a description, map, cue sheet, and when warranted a profile of elevation gain and loss. Pretty neat, and very useful. He also includes contacts in each community so you can further explore the area, or can be helpful for the non-cyclist on your trip.
A must have for any road cyclist wanting a dependable guide of road routes in Virginia.
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Road Biking Virginia, June 7, 2011
By Abendteuerin
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My biking group and I are continuously looking for new ideas to expand our routes and learn about the Virginia back roads.
This book gives you all you could possibly want. I love the detailed descriptions of the terrain and conditions of each proposed ride; but also the inclusion of attractions and local events to add to the pleasure of planning the trip.
This book is already getting dog-eared with rides I am staking out for me and my friends.
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Goshen Memories, October 2, 2002
By A Customer
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As someone who bicycled through Rockbridge County for years, I know firsthand the beauty of the Goshen Ramble (#29) and the fun that comes with the Rockbridge Challenge (#31). I eagerly awaite Jim's next effort--hopefully Pennsylvania. Jim's descriptions of the sights, eateries, and technical details in "The Basics" are accurate. Here's looking forward to doing the Burkes Garden Ramble (#39) and eating at Spanky's in Lexington! This guide will accompany me when next I travel to Virginia--whether by bike or car.
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Great Job Jim!, June 10, 2002
By hank graebener (Virginia, USA)
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This is the guidebook that should be in every bikers' saddlebag!
Mr. Homerosky has managed to pack an abundance of information on 40 rides in just a bit over 200 pages. The ride and route information is clear and concise and a delight to read. I like the way the author gives the rider the oppurtunity to tailor the rides to his/her level; the rider can 'go the distance' or opt to
cut it short without missing the best of what the ride has to offer. I like his notations and footnotes that point out the local interests: and the mentioning of local bike shops and watering holes are a huge plus.
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Finally, road routes, June 9, 2002
By Carol Bussey (Ferrum, Virginia)
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Whether you're a cycling tourist, recreational rider, or competitive cyclist, there's something for everyone in this guide. Mr Homerosky profiles 40 different routes on pavement all across the beautiful state of Virginia from the sea to the mountains. It's obvious he's ridden each one from his descriptions and knowledge of the terrain. His use of title words for each route is especially clever. Each route has a description, map, cue sheet, and when warranted a profile of elevation gain and loss. Pretty neat, and very useful. He also includes contacts in each community so you can further explore the area, or can be helpful for the non-cyclist on your trip.
A must have for any road cyclist wanting a dependable guide of road routes in Virginia.
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Very nice package, May 15, 2002
By "seanymac" (Reston, VA)
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When my girlfriend told me she had ordered this book I forgot about it. Then it arrived. I have not put the book down since then. That was yesterday. It has inspired me to ride. Went for a good ride this afternoon and might even buy a new bike tomorrow. The book is laid out very well. I love that the author gives the VA Gazetteer page numbers for each ride. I trust anyone who studies those big red books. The author has also made each ride description an entertaining read with little factoids about each area that you'll be riding in. All in all it seems to be a well reseached book and I can't wait to go out and explore. I live in Norther Virginia and love my state. It truly is beautiful and there is so much to see. The author knows this and has given us a great sampling of what Virginia has to offer the road rider. And most trips in the mountains are so very nicely complimented by the plethera of world class mountain biking trails just off the road. Happy reading and riding. Cheers,
Sean
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Road Biking Virginia, May 20, 2002
By Billy Ray Johnson (Williamsburg, VA United States)
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What a wonderful resource for anyone interested in exploring the beauty of Virginia via bicycle! I love it and plan to get good milage out of my small investment. The writer has done the hard work by furnishing all the needed details for forty rides scattered throughout the state. All a rider needs to do to enjoy any or all of them is to add bicycle and pedal.
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 Disappointed, March 29, 2012
By Anne B. Linden
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The book needs serious updating as many of the restaurants and small groceries described have closed. A friend and I had been looking forward to eating at Wachapreague's Island House Restaurant only to find it had not only closed but was for sale. Luckily for us, we encountered fishermen who'd just hauled a boat. No, there was no place to buy food in town, they explained. But one fisherman, having found packages of Oreo cookies on board gave us more than enough to to tide us over. And Wachapreague was far from the only time we found "favorite restaurants" had closed. Many of the routes are great - but it's important to take food with you.
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The Best Biking Guidebook Ever, June 12, 2002
By A Customer
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I bought this new guidebook without much expectation. Boy, was I surprised! Road Biking Virginia may very well be the best written guidebook I ever read. The author takes the reader through the ride, noting scenic and historical highlights as well as areas of caution. I found the narratives addicting, and couldn't put the book down until I read every one. I thought I new a lot about my state - but I actually learned a good deal more. The maps are excellent and the directions are straight-forward and easy to understand. If there is one flaw, the author doesn't seem to like city riding and doesn't offer any it his selection. But the book does offer fabulous road routes (I've done many myself) emphasizing Virginia's great back roads. Everyone should try the Goshen and Rockbridge rides and at least once in your life, you need to make the trek to Burkes Garden. What a great destination and ride. I've waited a long time for a road ride book for Virginia. Fortunately, I now have one and it is good. I highly recommend it to all Virginia cyclists. Happy Riding, Steve
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