Road Biking(tm) Wisconsin - Paperback

by Russ Lowthian (Author)

ROAD BIKING TM WISCONSIN: A Guide to Wisconsin's Greatest Bicycle Rides

M. Russ Lowthian

(Falcon)

A new cycling guide to 41 different routes in the Badger State. Each ride contains complete details for directions, mileage, terrain, traffic flow, rest stops, and notable landmarks, along with easy-to-read maps, black and white photos, and listings for accommodations. Perfect for cyclists from beginner to advanced levels, this book opens up Wisconsin tours for millions of avid cyclists across the country.

M. Russ Lowthian is an avid bicyclist, former editor of Midwest Sportster, and the author of several travel articles and guides. He lives in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

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Road Biking(TM) Wisconsin features forty-one carefully designed rides throughout the state, from the picturesque shores of Lake Superior in the north to the renowned and challenging kettle country in the south and everywhere in between. Local cyclist Russ Lowthian provides a sampling of the state's diverse offerings, including rides along the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, amid rolling farmlands and lush forests, around crystal-clear lakes, and along scenic bluffs above Lake Michigan. For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides(R) 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: - Easy-to-follow maps - Rides for every fitness level and ability--from an easy 28-mile ramble to a challenging 104-mile classic- Detailed information about each ride, including directions, length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards- Vivid descriptions of points of interest- Options that allow riders to create longer or shorter ride

Author Biography

An avid bicyclist in the summer, Russ Lowthian has carved his way throughout most of the Midwest and chronicled his adventures for numerous outlets. Starting his writing career with Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine in the early 90's he had ample opportunity to explore many of the areas for this book. As the past president of the Midwest Sport/Ski Council and an editor of the Minnesota Skier he has followed the year-round activities of many who enjoy outdoor sports activities. His articles have also appeared in Minnesota Cyclist, Slide and Glide Magazine and the e-zine of TravelWisconsin.com. Russ is currently working on books focused on biking, birding and paddling in Wisconsin.