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Cycling in the Lake District: Fred Whitton Challenge

Guide to the famous Fred Whitton Challenge: a 179km (112 mile) charity challe... READ MORE
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Product Description

Guide to the famous Fred Whitton Challenge: a 179km (112 mile) charity challenge ride through the Lake District taking in 7 iconic passes. The guide also presents an alternative 5-day cycle tour of the Lake District using existing cycle trails and quiet country lanes and 15 challenging day rides departing from Keswick, Ambleside, Penrith and bases to the southwest and southeast of the National Park.

Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by either 1:100,000 or 1:200,000 mapping, together with details on gradient, major climbs and cafes/pubs en route. Also included is a comprehensive 'what to take' checklist plus other practical information such as preparing your bike, packing for a cycle tour, fuelling your ride and more.

The guidebook allows for flexible touring of between 2- 7 days, suggesting schedules taking in all the dales, lakes and passes and making maximum use of budget accommodation. It contains full logistical information, as well as advice on preparation and equipment and tips for taking on the Fred Whitton Challenge.

  • Page Size: 116 x 172 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Publisher: Cicerone Press
  • ISBN13: 9781786311887
  • Author: Richard Barrett
  • Published Date: March 2024
  • Edition: 2nd Edition, March 2024
  • Binding: Paperback (flapped)
  • Illustrations: colour maps and photos
  • Weight: 240g
  • Geoarea: Lake District
  • Product Type: Guide Books
Product Description

Guide to the famous Fred Whitton Challenge: a 179km (112 mile) charity challenge ride through the Lake District taking in 7 iconic passes. The guide also presents an alternative 5-day cycle tour of the Lake District using existing cycle trails and quiet country lanes and 15 challenging day rides departing from Keswick, Ambleside, Penrith and bases to the southwest and southeast of the National Park.

Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by either 1:100,000 or 1:200,000 mapping, together with details on gradient, major climbs and cafes/pubs en route. Also included is a comprehensive 'what to take' checklist plus other practical information such as preparing your bike, packing for a cycle tour, fuelling your ride and more.

The guidebook allows for flexible touring of between 2- 7 days, suggesting schedules taking in all the dales, lakes and passes and making maximum use of budget accommodation. It contains full logistical information, as well as advice on preparation and equipment and tips for taking on the Fred Whitton Challenge.

Specification
  • Page Size: 116 x 172 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Publisher: Cicerone Press
  • ISBN13: 9781786311887
  • Author: Richard Barrett
  • Published Date: March 2024
  • Edition: 2nd Edition, March 2024
  • Binding: Paperback (flapped)
  • Illustrations: colour maps and photos
  • Weight: 240g
  • Geoarea: Lake District
  • Product Type: Guide Books

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