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The Ruhr Bikeline Cycling Atlas

The Ruhr Cycling Atlas from Verlag Esterbauer with 980 kilometres of routes in the region around Dortmund, Essen, Duisburg, Bottrop, etc, presented on mapping at 1:75.000. Extensive information is conveyed by symbols, indicating road surface, campsites and other accommodation, repair workshops, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. A list of various types of accommodation facilities is included.Cycling atlases from Verlag Esterbauer have a map legend which includes English and, although ALL THE TEXT IN THESE GUIDES IS IN GERMAN ONLY, information provided on the maps is sufficient to use them without any knowledge of German, particularly in the absence of similar products in English from other publishers. Please click on our sample image to see an extract from the map legend.Each atlas includes a selection of local cycling routes and tours, presented on clear, easy to follow maps. The overprint highlighting the routes indicates road surface and density of motorized traffic. Gradients, intermediate distances, danger points, and roads closed to cyclists are marked and route profiles show the degree of difficulty for each cycle path. A wide range of symbols indicate everything from covered and lockable bicycle stands, repair workshops and bike rentals to viewpoints, nature parks, leisure and sport centres, local shopping facilities, emergency services, etc. The guides also give opening hours of museums and other local places of interest. A separate section at the end of each guide list accommodation addresses with phone numbers.To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.