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Maps & guides
We have always found it quite difficult to get good quality cycling specific maps so were really pleased when we came across these. As we know many of you also enjoy walking we have included some of these as well.

Cycle Touring in Spain
Containing 8 one to two week cycling tours covering the Pyrenees and Picos de Europa in the north, the Sireras of Demanda, Gredos and Guadarrama in central Spain, and the Sierras of Nevada and Grazalema in the south.
no. pages: 288
Cover: PVC


Price:   £14.00    

Lands End to John O'Groats
A classic cycle tour from Land's End to John O'Groats which can be completed in a couple of weeks but allows enough time for you to enjoy the variety of British landscapes along the way. The trip takes you through much of the UK's dramatic scenery including the Cornish coast, Dartmoor, the Welsh Border country, the central Pennines, the Cumbrian fells and the Scottish Highlands. Simon Brown has divided the 950 mile trip into 14 daily rides averaging 68 miles on a variety of open roads and cycle ways. Each section includes a detailed route map, relief map, route description, points of interest along the way, details of major towns and a summary of facilities.
Size: 174 x 116
No. pages: 116
Cover: Laminated
Last published: 1995


Price:   £6.99    

Border Country Routes
Featuring 40 circular cycle routes in SE Scotland and NE England varying in length from 15 to well over 40 miles. There is information on local facilities, refreshments, cycle shops etc.
Each route is illustrated with a clear map of the region.
Size: 174 x 116
No. pages: 192
Cover: Laminated
Last published: 2002 (although not yet available)


Price:   £9.00    

Cheshire Cycle Way
A 135 mile circular ride around rural Cheshire, described in 18 easy stages.The route starts and finishes in historic Chester (although you choose to start anywhere) and takes you past many places of interest which you may wish to visit.
Size: Pocket size
No. pages: 96
Cover: Wire bound
Last published: 1996


Price:   £7.99    

On the Ruffstuff
'Cycling for Everyone' would have been a good title for this book. On the Ruffstuff offers 80 cycle routes (predominantly in the north of England) with a varying degree of off-road content. Some traverse the high and bleak moors of North Yorkshire and Northumberland, others use disused railway tracks in County Durham and Derbyshire. There is also a chapter devoted to the coast to coast Trans-Pennine Trail which links Liverpool with Hull.
Size: 174 x 116
No. pages: 184
Cover: Laminated
Last published: 1995


Price:   £8.99    

Cumbria Cycle Way
A 260 mile waymarked route around the county offering the visiting cyclist a unique experience. Being circular the ride can be started anywhere on the route: Carlisle, the Eden and Lune Valleys, Morecambe Bay, the west coast and Solway Firth. The route mostly follows quiet lanes but takes in all the interesting towns and villages with informaion on facilities and attractions.
Size: 174 x 116
No. pages: 128
Cover: Laminated


Price:   £6.99    

Lancashire Cycle Way
The Cycleway comprises two distinct loops each around 130 miles (225km) in length which meet at Whalley in the Ribble valley. A loop can either be tackled in a weekend or you can comfortably ride the whole thing inside a week. Access by rail at numerous points also means you can rider shorter sections if preferred.
Size: 172 x 116mm
No. pages: 160
Cover: Laminated


Price:   £9.00    

Rural Rides in West Surrey
These rides have been planned as shorter routes (up to 10 miles) making them suitable for the less experienced rider or for family outings.
Size: A5
No.pages: 160
Cover: Laminated
Last published: 1998


Price:   £7.99    

Rural Rides in East Surrey
Shorter rides most suitable for families. Covers the area between Dorking and Lingfield.

Price:   £7.99    

South Lakeland Rides
21 circular cycle rides in South Lakeland, the Dales and around Appleby for all levels of ability. The rides are graded from modest to strenuous and range from 6 to 26 miles.
No. pages: 96
Cover: Laminated
Last published: 2000


Price:   £7.99    

The Cotswold Way
A glorious walk of 102 miles along high scarp edges, through woodlands and magical villages. Whilst this is primarily a walking guide so of the routes are information are suitable for cyclists.

Price:   £7.99    

Cycle Tours around Gloucester & Hereford
On and off road tours in the counties of Gloucester and Hereford with detailed routes, OS map and information on places of interest and refreshment stops.
This features off road routes around Bredon Hill, the northern Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean. Less strenuous routes on the road include the Severn Vale, Tewkesbury (avoiding the hills) and 'beneath the Malverns'.


Price:   £8.99