At the start of the 137-kilometre Tour de Mont Aigoual, Tim Krabbe glances up from his bike to assess the crowd of spectators. ` Non-racers, ` he writes. ` The emptiness of those lives shocks me.` Immediate & gripping from the first page, we race with the author as he struggles up the hills & clings on during descents in the unforgiving French mountains. Originally published in 1978, The Rider is a modern-day classic that is recognised as one of the best books ever written about the sport. Brilliantly conceived & best read at a break-neck pace, it is a loving, imaginative & passionate tribute to the art of cycle racing. ...

Fred Scully is determined to carve a new life for himself & his young family in Irel&. For months he has laboured alone to make their dilapidated cottage habitable, & now his wife & child are coming to meet him: this will be their fresh start. But when he arrives at the airport to collect them, only his small daughter steps off the plane... So begins Tim Winton`s The Riders. This is Scully`s desperate journey across Europe, trying to track down the wife he comes to realize he didn`t know. ...

Running for nearly 90 miles across southern Engl&, the Ridgeway National Trail is one of our most ancient cross-county routes. Following the crest of a sequence of well-defined chalk escarpments
- the Marlborough Downs, the Berkshire or White Horse Downs & the Chilterns
- the Ridgeway leads from Overton Hill near the Neolithic stone circle at Avebury to imposing Ivinghoe Beacon close to Dunstable, at its half-way point crossing the River Thames at Streatley. Used for centuries as a trade route, a pathway for the armies of Saxon & Dane, a cattle drove & a local cart track, the Ridgeway is today an official National Trail, designated in 1973 by the Countryside Commission. West of the Thames the route is a continuous green road, while the eastern, typically-wooded Chiltern section is mostly footpaths. In its entirety the Ridgeway is a notable backpacking expedition. This book follows the route as it traverses the ever-changing downl&, shares the frequent spectacular views to capture the atmosphere of this special cross section of Engl&. It should fascinate & enthuse all those who use the Ridgeway be they Sunday afternoon strollers, cross-country cyclists, equestrians or hardy backpackers.

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The Ridgeway follows one of the oldest `green roads` in Europe. It runs for 87 miles (140 km) from Overton Hill in the west, across the Marlborough Downs & the Vale of the White Horse, to Ivinghoe Beacon on the northern edge of the Chilterns. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. Anthony Burton`s official guide has been fully revised & updated for 2013, & this new edition has been completely redesigned with more & bigger photographs & much new background history & information. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural Engl&, the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

The Ridgeway National Trail runs for 87 miles (139 km) through south-west England along one of Europe`s most ancient pathways. This waterproof guidebook contains detailed directions for walkers & advice for cyclists. It is full of background & practical information, supported by 80 colour photographs & a dropdown map. ...

The Ridgeway follows one of the oldest 'green roads' in Europe. It runs for 87 miles (140 km) from Overton Hill in the west, across the Marlborough Downs & the Vale of the White Horse, to Ivinghoe Beacon on the northern edge of the Chilterns, this is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. National Trail Guides are the official guidebooks to the fifteen National Trails in England & Wales & are published in association with Natural Engl&, the official body charged with developing & maintaining the Trails. ...

The South Downs
- Central at 1:40, 000 in a series of maps printed on waterproof fabric, from Splash Maps, designed for outdoor
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Here is a collection of 20 tried & tested circular walks ranging in length between 2.5 & 8.5 miles. They include crucial dog-walking factors such as livestock, stiles & roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary & when it`s safe for your dog to run free. The routes pass by a number of quintessential English villages, many of which boast welcoming, dog-friendly pubs, along with ancient churches, remote hamlets, stunning views, idyllic cottages, imposing country manor houses & delightful nature reserves. But best of all there`s plenty of places for your dog to run free when walking the Ridgeway. ...

The Ridgeway Adventure Atlas, presenting the 87 miles / 139 km long hiking route between the Overton Hill near Avebury to the Ivinghoe Beacon in the Chilterns on mapping at 1:25, 000 in a series of handy A5 size Adventure Atlases from Geographers' A-Z Map Company with cartography from the Ordnance Survey ...

The Ridgeway is a National Trail which covers 139km (87 miles) following, in part, an ancient path along the exposed Chiltern Hills escarpment. Starting at Overton Hill near Avebury, The Ridgeway travels northeast, passing near many Neolithic, Iron Age & Bronze Age sites to finish at Ivinghoe Beacon near Tring, Buckinghamshire. This A-Z Adventure Atlas of The Ridgeway features 36 pages of continuous Ordnance Survey mapping providing complete coverage of The Ridgeway Path. This atlas

Includes:: a route planner providing the distances between places & the amenities available, featuring:- Information Centres- Hotels/B& Bs- Youth Hostels- Campsites (seasonal opening)- Restaurants- Public Houses- Cafes (seasonal opening)- Shops- Petrol Stations Also featured is advice on safety & security when walking, details of Tourist Information Centres & a selection of QR codes linked to useful websites. This A-Z Adventure Atlas has the accuracy & quality of OS 1:25000 mapping indexed within a book, making it the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders & anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors.

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