Road Biking Western Pennsylvania - Paperback

by Jim Homerosky (Author)

Designed for the avid cyclist, this guide offers 40 of the best bicycle rides in western Pennsylvania, ranging from easy day trips to long tours that will challenge even the most seasoned veteran. Highly detailed directions and route maps help make this book an indispensable resource.

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From the flat roads in Erie to the urban streets of Pittsburgh and the rural byways and mountainous terrain of the Southern Alleghenies, enjoy the dramatic diversity of Western Pennsylvania on two wheels. Grab this guidebook, put on your helmet, and hit the road for fifty-four carefully designed tours, which range in length from 11 miles to 101 miles, and cover a wide range of abilities and fitness levels. Inside you'll find: complete information about each ride, including directions, length, terrain, and traffic conditions; vivid descriptions of points of interest; brief listings of restaurants, accommodations, bike shops, and restrooms along the way; detailed maps and elevation profiles. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, an emerging enthusiast, or someone looking for a perfect family ride, you'll find routes in Western Pennsylvania that are ideal for your ability and interest.

Author Biography

Jim Homerosky is a veteran cyclist and the former ride coordinator for the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists. He and his wife Wendy reside in McMurray, Pennsylvania, and Williamsburg, Virginia.