Cycling in Europe - An Illustrated Hand-Book of Information for the use of Touring Cyclists

Containing also Hints for Preparation, Suggestions Concerning Baggage, Expenses, Routes, Hotels, and a List of Famous Cycling Tours in England, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Germany and Holland

Contained within this book is a comprehensive guide to cycling in Europe, with information on preparing for a trip, favourable and beautiful routes, expenditure, bicycle maintenance, etiquette, and much more. Profusely illustrated and full of useful, timeless information, "Cycling in Europe" will be of considerable utility to modern cycling enthusiasts with a particular interest in European touring. Contents include: "Europe the Great Cycling Ground of the World", "Its Attractions to the Tourist", "Object of the Volume", "The Route", "Its Importance", "General Remarks", "Routes Suggested", "Ireland; Cork, Dublin, Belfast and the Antrim Coast", "Scotland: Its Rugged Beauty", "The Big Cities", "Lakes and Trossachs", "Melrose Abbey", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the History of the Bicycle.