The Essential Guide to Cycling in Scotland

This practical guide to cycling in Scotland, details 50 different routes through urban Scotland to the wilds of the hills, for everyone from beginners to more experienced cyclists. This guide introduces some of the most enchanting places in Europe, with cycling routes that take the reader (or cyclist) from the urban centres of Scotland, with their network of routes comprising canal towpaths, designated cycle routes, and quiet lanes, to the remote wilderness of the Highlands. Routes are supported by detailed maps and text describing the route and commenting on points of local interest. Divided into regional groupings, the 50 routes vary in length and difficulty, enabling all cycling enthusiasts - from the Sunday afternoon cyclists to the hardened professional - to find something useful in this guide. Also covered is the equipment needed by today's cyclists, with suggestions on what to take and what to leave, where to sleep and what to eat. Hancox also includes a list of cycling clubs and organizations, and a listing of specialist cycling shops and bikebuilders.