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Cotswolds Mountain Biking : 20 Classic Rides

Vertebrate’™s guide to mountain biking in the Cotswolds covers 20 classic rides between 14km and 77km in length, suitable for mountain bikers of all abilities ‘“many of which are within easy reach of major towns and cities, including Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester, Gloucester, Oxford, Banbury, Swindon, Cheltenham and Bristol.Each route is described with easy-to-follow instructions, information on difficulty, length, nearest refreshments (usually a recommended pub), altitude profile, and parking. The maps is taken from Ordnance Survey Landranger (1:50,000) mapping with the cycle routes prominently highlighted.There are optional routes given as well for each ride, and the guide contains tips on safety, bike-riding day or night, and has a bonus section with details of the downhill riding on Leckhampton Hill, plus top tens for descents, climbs and singletrack. A detailed Appendix features information on places to eat, drink, stay and have your bike repaired!