Back Roads Bicycling in Bucks County, Pa [Paperback]

"Catherine D. Kerr's books are, by far, the most complete and detailed works outlining some of Bucks County's premier routes . . . the Bible of Bucks County biking." Michael J. McConaghy, Pathfinder Adventures, a Bucks County-based organizer of bike, hike and kayak trips throughout the U.S. and Canada

"Cyclers wishing to explore the scenic byways of beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will find Catherine Kerr's Back Roads Bicycling in Bucks County a valuable compendium of 15 new routes, each with maps, detailed cue sheets, descriptive commentary and even places to stop for refreshment. Building on the success of The Back Roads Bike Book, showcasing rides in the Lambertville and New Hope areas, Catherine has expanded her vistas to encompass far more of one of Pennsylvania's most scenic locales. A perfect resource for recreational and serious cyclists alike." Bob Ingersoll, Pedal Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia bicycle touring company providing cross-Pennsylvania cycling adventures

Catherine D. Kerr's "bike books are compact but laden with details and helpful information. "Each ride gets a chapter with text reflecting a detailed knowledge of the area. Kerr reports on traffic conditions at various times of the day or week, local tourist attractions, the grade of the road and the scenery.

"Kerr also rates each ride according to distance and difficulty, provides maps and detailed written directions-with variations on each route-suggests detours and tells you where to buy a cold drink or find a public restroom." -- Gwen Shrift, The Bucks County Courier Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Bucks County is justly famous for its scenery. Its peaceful country landscapes feature farmland, rolling hills, red canal bridges and old stone farm-houses, while little river towns like New Hope and Lumberville are home to unusual shops and country inns. Back Roads Bicycling in Bucks County, Pa., is the complete guide to cycling in this beautiful area. It includes: routes for riders at every level, from beginner to advanced; descriptions of bike paths in county and state parks & listings for bike shops, clubs and rentals; detailed maps and directions in a bike-friendly layout; information on places to eat and things to do, and information for tourists. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

I was out on my bike not far from my home in New Hope, Pa., one day when it occurred to me that I had never seen a bicycling book devoted to Bucks County. I couldn't understand why, because this area has some of the most beautiful landscape I have ever seen, but I knew right away that this was a book I had to write. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Catherine D. Kerr is a writer and editor who has worked for magazines and newspapers including Newsday, The Times of Trenton, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. A resident of New Hope, Pa., she has been cycling the back roads near Lambertville and New Hope since 1978. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.