Road BikingT Minnesota: A Guide To The Greatest Bike Rides In Minnesota

by Russ Lowthian, Kay Scheller

Overview

The perfect travel companion for touring Minnesota's countryside, this comprehensive guidebook details 41 unique routes from short easy rambles to multi-day classics. Each chapter explores different parts of the state's diverse topography while offering many options for circuit rides on scenic roads. Designed to help cycling enthusiasts — or those traveling by automobile or motorcycle — this guides includes tours on quiet paved roads filled with history and attractions along the way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762738014
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/01/2007
Series:	Road Biking Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

An avid cyclist in the summer, Russ Lowthian has carved his way through most of the Midwest and chronicled his adventures for numerous outlets. Starting his writing career for Minnesota Meetings and Events magazine in the early '90s, he had ample opportunity to explore many of the areas for this book. As the past president of the Midwest Sport/Ski Council and an editor of Midwest Sportster, he has followed the year-round activities of many who enjoy outdoor sports activities. His articles have also appeared in Minnesota Cyclist, Slide and Glide Magazine, and the e-zine of TravelWisconsin.com. Russ is currently working on books focused on biking, birding, and paddling.

Table of Contents

Ride Index:
Southeastern Minnesota's Bluff Country
Southwestern Minnesota
Western Minnesota's Lakes and Timber
Northern Woods and Lakes
Lakes of the Northern Lights
Around the Twin Cities Metro