Melancholy Bay: An odyssey

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A guide to the premier cycling destination in New England, a region of outstanding scenery, with lightly traveled, good quality roads, attractive and historic towns and villages, friendly residents, and a range of lodging and dining options.

This book offers rides over the entire Lake Champlain region, from the southern tip of the lake at the birthplace of the U.S. Navy in Whitehall, New York, to its northernmost bay in Quebec, west to Lake Placid and extending east to the charming college town of Middlebury.

Charles Hansen, who has been riding and organizing bicycle tours in the area for two decades, has researched and ridden these routes to create a book that will serve all cyclists—from the hardcore roadie who wants the challenge of an 82-mile ride through the eastern Adirondacks, to the casual rider or family looking for a scenic and largely flat afternoon outing. Several multiple day-tours are described, including the Lake Placid Weekender that starts from Burlington and provides a highly scenic and satisfying two-day ride for touring cyclists. Route notes are provided for The Grand Tour, a nine-day circumnavigation of the entire lake with a rest day in Montreal, as well as shorter variations on this tour.

From 25 Bicycle Tours in the Lake Champlain Region you'll learn much about the rich history of the region as well as find out about tourism organizations, lodging, museums, and attractions along the way. 30 black & white photos, 25 maps.

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Great book on biking in the Lake Champlain Region.......2007-10-12

If you are looking for a book with a wide variety of interconnected tours in the Lake Champlain Region, you cannot do much better than this one! From easy juants to planning 10 days around the Lake, it is a great resource. Really looking forward to doing some bike exploring in the region.

Highly Recommended.......2005-09-26

I used this book to take a six-day bike tour from Burlington, VT to Montreal, Quebec, and I had a great trip. The author's directions are so accurate that I was able to ride all the way to Montreal without consulting a map! The author recommended hotels that are conveniently located for cyclists and chose roads and bike paths that were scenic and generally had light traffic. This book is a valuable resource for any bicycle tourist!

An enthusiastically recommended regional guide.......2004-12-09

Part of the outstanding "Backcountry Guide" series from The Countryman Press, 25 Bicycle Tours In The Lake Champlain Region: Scenic Tours In Vermont, New York, And Quebec offers wonderfully satisfying bike hikes through New York's Adirondacks, Vermont's Green Mountains, and the scenery and charms of Quebec's historic towns and villages. Including a wide range of lodging and dining options, cyclists can explore the southern tip of the lake in Whitehall, New York, to the quaint college town of Middlebury, Vermont. The various tours range from scenic and flat 10 mile loops to adventurous 82-mile rides through the easter Adirondacks. Whether for an afternoon's pleasant exercise or a weekend of high cycling adventure, 25 Bicycle Tours In The Lake Champlain Region is an enthusiastically recommended regional guide.

Cycling in Ontario (Ulysses Green Escapes: Cycling in Ontario)

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Cycling in Ontario (Ulysses Green Escapes: Cycling in Ontario)
John Lynes
Manufacturer: Ulysses Travel Guides
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2894641915

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Here is a unique guidebook that will lead you along Ontario's many exhilarating and picturesque roads and trails, allowing you to discover the province's fascinating towns and countryside from up close. Designed for cycling enthusiasts and beginners alike, it describes numerous tours for all levels with precise and easy-to-follow directions, and handy advice and safety tips to help you plan your trip with the maximum comfort and ease. There are even special sections on cycling with children and camping. This guidebook takes you through the hilly countryside of the Niagara Escarpment, around Manitoulin Island and the Sudbury area, along the Rideau Canal and through the Gatineau Hills, as well as through Ottawa and the Olde Town district of Toronto. This guide contains 37 tours with the levels of difficulty clearly indicated, as well as detailed information on the riding surface and distances. You'll find descriptions of the major sights and events along the route, as well as listings of farmers' market days and bicycle shops. There are tours along the Trans Canada Trail and other greenways in the province, and over 75 additional off-road trails so you can set off and explore on your own. And it also contains more than 45 maps and diagrams to help you visualize the routes. The Ulysses Green Escapes Guide Cycling In Ontario: a fresh perspective on the province!

Ulysses Cycling in Ontario: The Best Cycling Tours in Ontario (Ulysses Green Escapes: Cycling in Ontario) (Ulysses Green Escapes: Cycling in Ontario)

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Ulysses Cycling in Ontario: The Best Cycling Tours in Ontario (Ulysses Green Escapes: Cycling in Ontario) (Ulysses Green Escapes: Cycling in Ontario)
John Lynes
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing (NJ)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 2894647026

Mountain Bike Here: Ontario and Central and Western New York

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Get out and ride, and take this book with you.

Mountain Bike Here: Ontario and Central and Western New York
Sue Lebrecht
Manufacturer: Boston Mills Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 155046292X

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This first in a series of mountain bike trail guides from Boston Mills Press features over 50 legal fat-tire hotspots in Ontario and Central & Western New York. Geared to all levels of ability, this book takes us up and down rugged back-country hills, through state and provincial parks, around scenic forest loops and along rail-trail corridors. Includes maps, ratings, site descriptions, tips, cautions, regional bike club contacts, and other up-to-date, user-friendly information. Perfect for kamikaze gear-jammers, sightseeing cruisers and fitness-conscious families.

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Get out and ride, and take this book with you........2001-04-30

This is a great book to get out and around if you don't have "inside" information on where to bike. I can only comment on the Central Ontario section, which is fairly complete, although it does leave out a few county forests that are excellent rides. One weakness of the book is that the trail maps are not very accurate, especially in large, relatively unmarked areas like Durham Forest, where a compass is usefull. I highly recommend this book. Added bonus is that a lot of these trails make great cross country skiing in the winter.

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Waterfront Trail & Greenway Mapbook
Dun-Map Inc. , and Waterfront Regeneration Trust
Manufacturer: Dun-Map Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Stretching along the Canadian shores of Lake Ontario and the Ontario shores of the St. Lawrence River, the Waterfront Trail is a major multi-use trail inspired by community vision and pride. It is a symbol of our new relationship to waterways and a testament to our growing expectation for a healthy, green, connected and clean waterfront. Work on the Waterfront Trail began in 1992 - and since that time many improvements and changes have taken place. While there have been dramatic successes, challenges remain. But we will make progress. The Waterfront Trail is the first step! The Waterfront Trail Map Book has been created to help you plan your own exploration of this amazing natural resource. Whether you choose to spend an hour or a whole day on the Trail, your experience will inspire a deeper appreciation for the many natural and cultural riches you'll find. More important it will deepen your commitment to the potential of the waterfront's regeneration. Inside the Waterfront Trail Map Book, you'll find over 84 maps showing the Trail's route, on or off road sections, parking, washrooms, landmarks, trail connections, waterfront parks, wetlands, beaches, marsh and forests, vineyards, farmland, museums and shopping areas. We've also included several itineraries to get you started on your exploration of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River waterfront.

Cycling into Saigon: The Conservative Transition in Ontario

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Cycling into Saigon: The Conservative Transition in Ontario
David R. Cameron , and Graham White
Manufacturer: Univ of British Columbia Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The essence of democracy is the peaceful and legitimate transfer of government. In 1995 in Ontario, the omens for a successful transition weren't promising. Almost no one had expected Mike Harris's Common Sense Revolution to catapult his Progressive Conservatives from third-party obscurity to victory in the June election. The Harris manifesto declared its intention to dismantle almost every policy of the defeated NDP administration of Bob Rae. Weeks of confrontation and confusion seemed inevitable. Yet, as Cameron and White compellingly describe, the transition was a surprising success, involving necessary co-operation between political mortal enemies. Cycling into Saigon has important lessons for everyone involved or interested in this key stage of the electoral process, wherever it takes place.

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Pretty wicked
Excellent book!

Ontario Mountain-Bike Trail Guide
Ronald Seca
Manufacturer: Boston Mills Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1550461168

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Pretty wicked.......1998-12-13

This is a pretty good book for those in Ontario. Unfortunately, as a lot of people have found, it's the local, seldom used trails which often offer the best rides, and these don't get put in books. this is a great book for someone looking for a great ride in Ontario, and I would definitly recommend it.

Excellent book!.......1995-08-19

This is a great book for anyone interested in Mountain Biking in Ontario

Ontario's Bike Paths and Rail Trails (Ulysses Green Escapes Guides)

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Ontario's Bike Paths and Rail Trails (Ulysses Green Escapes Guides)
John Lynes
Manufacturer: Hunter Publishing (NJ)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 2894646488

A Trail Cycling Guide for Southern Ontario

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A Trail Cycling Guide for Southern Ontario
Stephen Caulfield
Manufacturer: Mobile Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 096847120X

Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario, 3rd Edition (Travel Guides)

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Ulysses Travel Guide Ontario, 3rd Edition (Travel Guides)
Pascale Couture
Manufacturer: Ulysses Travel Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 2894641192

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Canada's richest province, Ontario has a wealth of memorable experiences in store for the thousands of travelers and business people that visit it each year. This Ulysses Travel Guide leads you along the banks of the St. Lawrence River and the shores of the Great Lakes, through charming 19th-cnetry villages nestled in the countryside, and to exciting cities like Toronto, the multicultural metropolitan capital of Ontario. It also lets you discover the province's magnificent natural splendors, from the majestic Niagara Falls to idyllic hidden beaches on Lake Huron and the untamed landscape of the Canadian Shield. In this guide you will find descriptions of all the attractions, town by town in every region, star-rated to help you quickly spot the absolute musts; the best establishments, in all price ranges, for accommodations, restaurants, outdoor activities and nightlife; and more than 40 detailed maps to help you plan the perfect itinerary. The most comprehensive guide on this destination, the "Ulysses Travel Guide ONTARIO" reveals all the treasures of this irresistible region of Canada.

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• From the former Curator of Transportation at the Smithsonian Institution • Illustrated with 530 photographs, drawings, and engravings • Includes plans, diagrams, and detailed specifications for model-builders • 665 oversized pages in a handsomely jacketed hardcover or specially priced paperback editionIn this sequel to his best-selling American Railroad Passenger Car, John White forever changes the freight car's lowly image. Including hundreds of historical photographs and detailed blueprints, The American Railroad Freight Car establishes the sophistication and expertise that marked the development of freight cars in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Along with an overview of freight transportation's historical importance, White offers detailed accounts of technological developments and examines lesser known aspects of everyday freight service such as yard management, train operations, and the origins of the interchange system.

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settting a standard for railroad history writing.......1999-10-11

These books are unusual in their focus on the history of technology, explaining how it works, and how it changed over time. It gives a comprehensive account of the development of these cars with many fine pictures.

Ashford, the coming of the railway: "this town is rendered of importance by its being the locomotive establishment of the South Eastern Railway"

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Ashford, the coming of the railway: "this town is rendered of importance by its being the locomotive establishment of the South Eastern Railway"
Gordon Turner
Manufacturer: Christine Swift Bookshop
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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COMING OF AGE OF RAILWAY GROUPING.

Manufacturer: Railway Gazette
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HG1XSU

Coming of Age of Railway Grouping. G.W.R., L.M.S.R., L.N.E.R., S.R.

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Coming of Age of Railway Grouping. G.W.R., L.M.S.R., L.N.E.R., S.R.
Railway Gazette.
Manufacturer: London:
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IUR1BS

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Coming of the Railways (All About)
Pam Robson
Manufacturer: Hodder Wayland
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Coming Up with the Goods
Michael Pearson
Manufacturer: J.M.Pearson & Son (Publishers) Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Ironing the Land: The Coming of the Railways to Ireland

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Ironing the Land: The Coming of the Railways to Ireland
Kevin O'Connor
Manufacturer: Gill & MacMillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0717127478

Eastern Horsell's Development After the Coming of the Railway

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Eastern Horsell's Development After the Coming of the Railway
John Craig
Manufacturer: Mayford & Woking District History Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 0950267538

Ironing the Land: The Coming of Railways to Ireland

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Ironing the Land: The Coming of Railways to Ireland
Tom Ferris
Manufacturer: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0717128067

The openin' o' St. Andrews Railway: A dream of coming glory

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The openin' o' St. Andrews Railway: A dream of coming glory
Stephen Stoker
Manufacturer: s.n.]
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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