Cycling the Bush: 100 Rides in Tasmania

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Summary: Mountain Biking in Tasmania
Review: Sven Klinge is author of the most comprehensive cycling guide-books in Australia. By combining cycling with walking treks, he has explored over 300 of Australia's National Parks and State Forests. Born in Sydney and educated at Sydney University, Sven now divides his time between accounting and other writing projects. CYCLING THE BUSH: 100 RIDES IN TASMANIA contains detailed tracknotes for one hundred of the best bicycle rides in the state. The range of rides include short one 'dayers' of historical interest around the cities, as well as coastal rides, and extended overnight mountain biking/walking expeditions in the rugged wilderness that Tasmania is internationally famous for. From mountain lookouts to fishing lakes, from pristine rivers to limestone caves, from tall old growth forests to the coast, all National Parks are covered as well as a selection of the most scenic State Forests, Recreation Areas, Forest Reserves, and Bass Strait islands. Each ride incorporates data on distances, transport, access, track & ride grades, facilities, map references, and special equipment needed. Extensive information is provided on geological, biological, and historical aspects of natural, aboriginal, and colonial features along the rides. There are chapters devoted to the development, mechanics, and maintenance of the mountain bike, in addition to sections covering accessories, riding techniques, first aid, food, equipment, photography, and camping. In COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT FORMAT, this guide should be POCKET EQUIPMENT for every cyclist and bushwalker wishing to discover this new exciting way of venturing into perhaps the most spectacular parks system in Australia.