Bicycling Guide to the Mississippi River Trail


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"From Itasca State Park in Minnesota, to the southernmost point in Louisiana, on the Gulf of Mexico, Bob Robinson guides you along the designated route of the Mississippi River Trail, turn by turn. The Mississippi River Trail follows the mighty river's entire 2000-mile journey across America's heartland"--[p. 4 of cover].







Crossing the U.S.A. the Short Way


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A cycling guide covering 1460 miles between New Orleans and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With detailed maps, road descriptions, and the authors experiences en route.




Mississippi River Trail Guide


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The Fox Trails


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Follow The Fox Trails as Michael quits his job, donates his possessions, and leaves Minneapolis on a hand-me-down bike with $120, a guitar and limited gear. The Mississippi River leads the way on this life or death journey of personal discovery. Come along for the ride as he pursues his dreams in writing and pedals into the unknown on a month-long cross-country bicycle adventure down the backbone of America in search of a new way of living. Experience nature's wonders and the magic of synchronicity within this timeless, true-life adventure as you follow along on a guided tour through the heart of modern-day America. With pages full of daring explorations resembling a Huck Finn mixed with the spiritual undertones of a Siddhartha, fans of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild will resonate with the river's song. Find your voice and sing along in harmony to the tune of a universal message in this lyrical read.




The Pacific Crest Bicycle Trail


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Bed, Breakfast & Bike Mississippi Valley


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The Mississippi River is one of the most romanticized transportation corridors in America, and with good reason--its storied banks are home to heavy industry, rich farmland, thriving cities, and stately plantations. Now, it provides the backbone for an inn-to-inn bicycle tour between New Orleans and St. Louis. Bed, Breakfast & Bike Mississippi Valley is an indispensable guide to bicycle-friendly lodging along the Mississippi River and Natchez Trace Parkway. Whether you're a long-distance touring cyclist who's planning a 1,300-mile journey or you're just looking for a good base of operations for a weekend of cycling, you'll find plenty of maps and cue sheets to help you plan your itinerary. The lodging choices range from restored Victorian mansions to sprawling farmhouses to simple rental cabins, in both urban and rural settings. Author Dale Lally has personally selected each of the 38 inns and B&Bs profiled in these pages, and provides you with a thorough description of the accommodations and dining options, and a peek into the history of each establishment.




Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan


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Elroy Sparta Trail Guidebook


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The Elroy Sparta Trail Guidebook is the definitive source for the information needed to enjoy yourself on this beautiful bicycle trail. Where to dine, where to stay, what to do, even which direction to bike is included in this book that was written by one of the foremost enthusiast of the Elroy Sparta Trail. This book also includes the connecting trails: 400 State Trail, Omaha Trail, La Crosse River State Trail, and the Great River State Trail.




Biking Illinois


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From Chicago's magnificent lakefront to the mountain trails of the Shawnee National Forest, no state has more varied terrain for the cyclist than Illinois. Large, full-detail maps guide you confidently on city streets or prairie back roads, and concise, entertaining trail descriptions make your bicycle adventure come alive. Includes 60 rides for cyclists of all ability levels, tips on where to find water, snacks, lodging, repairs, fascinating notes that help you appreciate the nature and history along the trail, and much more.