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by Celeste Baumgartner (Author)
Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Ohio, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
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Ohio and cycling are a good match, and Road Biking Ohio provides a personal tour of forty memorable rides that showcase the beauty and diversity of the Buckeye State--from Lake Erie and the plains in the north to breathtaking hills and the Ohio River in the south. Come face to face with nature and history, whether glimpsing bald eagles, passing through covered bridges, exploring Underground Railroad sites, peddling along canals, or riding through Amish country.For more than thirty years, FalconGuides have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: - Detailed maps and directions- Rides for every fitness level and ability--from a 20-mile ramble to a challenging 73-mile classic- In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards- Recommended accommodations and restaurants- Vivid descriptions of points of interest- Options to create longer or shorter rides
Author Biography
A lifelong cycling enthusiast, Celeste Baumgartner has written a bicycling column for more than 15 years for the Hamilton Journal-News, describing Ohio bike routes. She has biked across the state on the Cardinal Bike Trail and has ridden organized rides throughout the state. An authority on biking, she has judged 4-H bicycling competitions.
An award-winning outdoor writer, Baumgartner has written for many publications including Country Living, Bird Watcher's Digest, Ohio Outdoors, Farm World, Farm & Ranch. She has been interviewed for a segment on the Wild Ohio television show. A member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Baumgartner currently lives in Hamilton, Ohio.
