Awards
- Joint winner for National Trust / Hay Festival Outdoors Books of the Year 2011.
- Joint winner of National Trust / Hay Festival Outdoors Books of the Year 2011
- Winner of BPIF Best British Book 2010 (UK)
- Winner of BPIF Book of the Year 2010 2010 (UK)
- Winner of British Book Design & Production Award: Best British Book 2010
- Winner of British Book Design & Production Award: Best British Book 2010.
- Winner of British Book Design & Production Award: Book of the Year 2010
- Winner of British Book Design & Production Award: Book of the Year 2010.
Overview
WINNER OF THE BEST BRITISH BOOK AND BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE BRITISH BOOK DESIGN AND PRODUCTION AWARDS 2010 Join Clare Balding on some terrific cycle rides around Britain, whether it's a week-long cycling holiday or an afternoon ride with the family, the book has a cycle ride for everyone. Free-wheeling on and off road – along obscure lanes, bridleways and disused railway lines – Britain by Bike reveals a fresh perspective on our country. Revel in beautiful breathtaking and exhilarating cycle routes and scenery in the six regions of Britain and find out the unusual ways to enjoy these islands, whether it's going to green man festivals, learning local customs or resting up at remote campsites or posh yurts! Share in Clare Balding's practical and cycle-related challenge and learn how to make the most of pedal power with guidance on reading a map, puncture repair, bad weather and tricky terrain. Discover Britain by Bike.
Full Product Details
Author: Jane Eastoe ,
Clare Balding
Publisher: Batsford
Imprint: Batsford
Dimensions:
Width: 13.60cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 19.20cm
Weight: 0.585kg
ISBN: 9781906388713
ISBN 10: 1906388717
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 07 June 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This charming guide charts Balding's progress around Britain's finest routes, interspersed with fascinating cultural and historical insights, complemented by a picture archive that'll have all tourers yearning for yesteryear. Countryfile, May 2010.
Author Information
Author Website: http://www.janeeastoe.co.uk
Jane Eastoe has been a journalist and author for 25 years and a garden designer and horticulturalist for 15 years. She has been writing for the National Trust Books list for the last 3 years and was the chief contributor to the National Trust Book of the Countryside, including the regional features. Her other books include Wild Food, Home Grown Fruit and Allotments. She is a softie cyclist, enjoying the Kent countryside, wh ... read more on our website.
