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Mountain Bike Guide: County Durham - Derek Purdy

Description: ISBN 0948153474 / Author: Derek Purdy / Genre: Sports

Newest Review: ... area, rather each route is described in detail, along with easy to follow maps and a liberal sprinkling of local history. ... more

... The book contains black and white photographs of some of the routes, along with useful information such as local facilities (its always handy to know where to get food or a pint) and items of interest to look out for when riding. The routes range from nice easy family rides, to really tough, hard going rides to test your stamina and skills with. Thankfully the routes are graded and the author describes the terrain in depth. The book starts with a few pages on safety, bike maintenance and clothing, and then swiftly ...more

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Mountain Bike Guide: County Durham - Derek Purdy: On your bike! (656 words)
by kensplace - written on 05/02/01 (Very useful, 282 readings)
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Mountain Bike Guide - County Durham One of a series of mountain bike guides, this book as its title suggests covers the County Durham area, which is in the North East of England. Written by Derek Purdy, this is a handy pocket size book, which at just over 150 pages is certainly value for money at £7.50 (and even better value for money if its on sale at 75% off as I was lucky enough to get it for at Borders - a op of which can be found in my profile, hint hint). Mountain biking is an addictive pastime, it can become both a sport and a hobby, and as your skills improve so will the length of the rides you undertake. Finding good quality routes is ...

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