by Michael Leccese (Author), Rolf Pemberton (Editor)
This completely revised, redesigned, and updated edition of Short Bike Rides Washington, D.C. presents over 30 great rides in and around the nation's capital. Includes maps and detailed route descriptions for each ride.
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From the marble columns of the Lincoln Memorial to the grassy slopes of Mount Vernon, enjoy the sights in and around our nation's capital on two wheels. Grab this guidebook, put on your helmet, and hit the road on thirty-one carefully designed tours, which range in length from 7 miles to more than 50 miles and cover a whole 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; step-by-step directions for each ride; detailed route maps. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, an emerging enthusiast, or someone looking for a perfect family ride, you'll find routes in Washington, D.C., that are perfect for your ability and interest.
Author Biography
Michael Leccese has been a bike commuter, tourist, and occasional racer for 30 years. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today, and, with his wife Kathleen McCormick, written or edited several books on architecture and planning. The New York native now lives in Boulder, Colorado, where he is a principal of Fountainhead Communications. He also is the author of Short Bike Rides in Colorado (Globe Pequot, 1995). Rolf Pemberton is a cyclist and outdoor enthusiast with articles in both local and national publications. An advocate of riding etiquette and environmental respect, he founded an oversees cycling club with chapters in Costa Rica, Canada, and the United States. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife Kathryn.