A guidebook to 24 graded day cycling routes and a 6-day cycle tour through the Yorkshire Dales. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale AONB, the routes are suitable for all but the novice cyclist and are perfect for cycling year-round.

• Day routes range from 24-92km (15-58 miles)
• La Vuelta a Dales 200-mile itinerary is given across 6 stages between 44-72km (28-45 miles)
• The 206km (129 mile) Tour de France 2014 first stage is included
• Highlights include The Fleak, Birkdale, Coal Road, Tan Hill, Oxnop, Buttertubs, Greets Moss, Park Rash, Trapping Hill and Fleet Moss
• Key centres include Pateley Bridge, Grassington, Ingleton, Settle, Reeth, Sedbergh, Hawes and Leyburn
• 1:100,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on planning, bike maintenance and facilities

Autorentext

Harry Dowdell has loved cycling for as long as he can remember. His first cycle tour was around the North York Moors while still at school and he has since enjoyed touring in Ireland, France, Spain, Slovenia and Norway. He cycles regularly in Spain and at home in Yorkshire, where he pays the bills working as a fitness instructor.

Klappentext

Guidebook to cycling in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Describes 23 of the best circular day rides in the region, plus Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France (Leeds to Harrogate) and a circular 200 mile, 6-stage 'La Vuelta a Dales'. Day rides range from 14 to 57 miles. All routes are graded and include gradient profiles and 1:100K mapping.