Globe Pequot's Short Bike Rides "TM" series offers delightful short and moderate tours for all levels of cyclists. Each ride profile includes precise directions, excellent road maps, and vivid descriptions of the points of interest along the way. Also featured is "comfort" information -- the location of restaurants, bathroom facilities, and attractions located along the route. "Day-trippers should check this series -- some revised -- some new editions -- of Short Bike Rides..". -- Self

From Philadelphia to the Amish country, this all-new guide to cycling eastern Pennsylvania's scenic roads includes tours for both road and mountain bikes, for cyclists of all abilities. Longtime Pennsylvania resident Patricia Vance has explored hundreds of miles of roads in the region to find the most scenic, uncrowded, and enjoyable cycling on country roads, mountain trails, bicycle paths, and city streets. The rides range in length from a 10-mile spin through the rowhouses of Old City Philadelphia, to a 55-mile ramble in the rolling hills of the Poconos. Each chapter includes a detailed map, mile-by-mile tour directions, and information on mileage, terrain, and difficulty, as well as places to eat and nearby bicycle rental and repair shops. An overview chart provides information at a glance to help you choose a ride. And throughout, Vance provides fascinating commentary on the history and culture of this picturesque region. Book jacket.

Unlock the mysteries of the Keystone State with this collection of carefully selected routes. Ranging from 8 to 40 miles, these 38 thoroughly planned and detailed routes can exercise your heart and clear your head, from historic Valley Forge and downtown Philadelphia to the simple beauty of Amish Country. Each ride includes precise directions, excellent route maps, and vivid descriptions of attractions along the way.