- Taschenbuch: 544 Seiten
- Verlag: Lonely Planet Publications; Auflage: illustrated edition (1. Februar 2001)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1864500360
- ISBN-13: 978-1864500363
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,7 x 12,9 x 2,5 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 509.345 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The French have a nickname for the bicycle--la petite reine, or little queen. With the country's fondness for the queen of the road, its vast network of quiet backroads, magnificent scenery, and scrumptious eateries, it's the perfect choice for discovering the world on two wheels. In Lonely Planet: Cycling France, Lonely Planet has created an excellent guide, chock-full of itineraries, maps, and information and advice for those who want to get off the bus and set their own pace. They've mapped out the best rides in the country for neophytes, veterans and off-roaders, with itineraries ranging from a few hours to two months. Here's a sampling: in Paris you can take the bike paths along the Seine or all the way to Monet's gardens in Giverny. The Loire Valley offers intimate excursions by sandstone villages, magnificent chateaux and scenic waterways. Take the tiny, winding roads of Provence to see perched villages and spectacular panoramas of the Cote d'Azur, or dip into Champagne for the terraced vineyards of Dom Perignon. For those up to the challenge, there's the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Massif Central, with its steep climbs and sweeping descents. The Guide includes a chapter on the island of Corsica with its rugged coastal scenery and prehistoric sites. Travelling by bike calls for a plethora of information not found in the typical tourist guidebook. Lonely Planet has it all. "Facts for Cyclists" provides practical information on when to ride, based on the weather and wind patterns, a checklist of what to bring, information on buying or renting locally, a list of cycling events, and Internet resources. There are tips for senior, disabled, or gay and lesbian cyclers, and those riding with children, and lists of which airlines and which types of trains are bicycle-friendly, and how to pack and transport your bike. The "Health and Safety" chapter explains the French rules of the road (including the confusing "Priority to the Right"), and gives tips for getting and staying fit, and treatments for common ailments on the road. Of course, there's the usual info on where to stay, what to eat, and what to see for a wide range of tastes, from camping to a night in a chateaux. There's also a history of cycling in France and a chapter on the Tour de France and its nuances. With the inclusion of the requisite chapter on bicycle maintenance and repair, you're ready to ride.--Lesley Reed
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The French have a nickname for the bicycle: la petite reine, or the little queen. With the country's fondness for the queen of the road, its vast network of quiet back roads, magnificent scenery, and scrumptious eateries, it's the perfect choice for discovering the world on two wheels. Lonely Planet has created an excellent guide to touring in France, chock-full of itineraries, maps, information, and advice for those who want to get off the bus and set their own pace. They've mapped out the best rides in the country for neophytes, veterans, and off-roaders, with itineraries ranging from a few hours to two months. Here's a sampling: In Paris you can take the bike paths along the Seine or all the way to Monet's gardens in Giverny. The Loire Valley offers intimate excursions beside sandstone villages, magnificent châteaux, and scenic waterways. Take the tiny, winding roads of Provence to see perched villages and spectacular panoramas of the Cote d'Azur, or dip into Champagne for the terraced vineyards of Dom Perignon. For those up to the challenge, there's the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Massif Central, with its steep climbs and sweeping descents. The guide includes a chapter on the island of Corsica, with its rugged coastal scenery and prehistoric sites.
Traveling by bicycle calls for a plethora of information not found in the typical tourist guidebook. Lonely Planet has it all. "Facts for Cyclists" provides practical information on when to ride (based on the weather and wind patterns), a checklist of what to bring, information on buying or renting locally, a list of cycling events, and Internet resources. There are tips for senior, disabled, and gay and lesbian cyclers, and those riding with children, as well as lists of which airlines and which types of trains are bicycle friendly, and how to pack and transport your bike. The "Health and Safety" chapter explains the French rules of the road (including the confusing "Priority to the Right"), and gives tips for getting and staying fit, and treatments for common ailments on the road. Of course, there's the usual information on where to stay, what to eat, and what to see for a wide range of tastes, from camping to a night in a château. There's also a section on the history of cycling in France and a chapter on the Tour de France and its nuances. With the inclusion of the requisite chapter on bicycle maintenance and repair, you're ready to ride. --Lesley Reed
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The best book available as of 2001
12. Oktober 2001
Format:Taschenbuch
As of October 2001, this appears to be the best book available on the subject of bike touring in France. Neither Karen & Terry Whitehill's nor Jerry Simpson's books come even close to being as comprehensive as this book. The best thing about this book is all of the useful logistical information it provides. For example, the authors thoroughly document how to get out of Paris with your bike (both from Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports). They also explain the SNCF's fairly unfriendly policy with respect to bikes on trains. And in typical Lonely Planet fashion, they also document the myriad of important details for survival in France, such as how to make a telephone call and how much to tip.
With respect to the actual tour documentation, this book does a good job. There are tour choices in all regions of the country including Corsica. Routes are well documented and the road choices seemed pretty reasonable. Cue sheets are provided with good distance information between all intermediate points. Some tours have elevation profiles included. I would have liked to have seen a bit more information about food and lodging availability--particularly in the intermediate towns.
The truth about cyling in France is that the bike touring part is really easy. Unless you are worried about hills (in which case you should stay in the Loire), all you need is a Michelin map. The color scheme tells you all you need to know about route choices (seek out the white roads, and green highlights mean scenic routes). You can usually find some place to stay and eat in any town and if you can't, you can usually find another town a few kilometers down the road. All of France is wonderful for riding, so you really don't need a book to lay out a tour for you. What you do need is information telling you how to get around with your bike and how to survive once you are over there. This book does that exceptionally well.
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A Must Have Book for Cycling in France
28. Oktober 2003
Format:Taschenbuch
Six of us used this book this past June for a nine day trip to the Dordogne region of France. The book is indispensable for do it yourself travel. It tells you everything you need to know regarding the nuts and bolts of putting a trip like this togethter. The suggested routes, restaurants, and hotels were all excellent. I would suggest another book to supplement this one as far as detailed information about the sites is concerned.
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new edition, great info, hard to read
15. Februar 2011
Format:Taschenbuch|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
As with the 2001 edition, this new June 2009 edition is chock full of great information and has been brought up to date with prices now in euros and is still near current as of February 2011. ($1.US = euro.78) The routes detailed are great. I have ridden many of them in my 20 plus bike trips to France. The authors have put a great deal of work into this book.
However, the big drawback for this guide is the the color and type, particularly on the maps, making it difficult to read. The main body of the text is a small font with light gray ink and light purple highlights. The sample pages on Amazon on my screen are easy to read because they are larger and brighter than the actual text and are highlighted in blue, not light red-ish purple like the book. C'mon Lonely Planet, it's a guide book, not armchair reading for ants. Real people are going to be reading the maps and cue sheets after a hard day in the saddle, in fading light, through dirty glasses with sweat in their eyes. Capital letters are 2 mm tall. Lower case are 1 mm tall. Maps and cue sheets are half that. Forget the fancy artistic touches and just make the book readable in a larger font, bold black and white text without the use of a magnifying glass. I know it can be done as the infrequently used bold text that comprises only about 5% of the book is just right. Edit the text, make the book smaller and tighter and the text bigger.
OK, now that I've gotten that off my chest, this is the best book on cycling in France. Period. If you are planning a bike trip to France, buy this book. Read all the general essential information. Scan the pages you'll need on your trip, enlarge them to be readable, print them and then leave the book home.
However, the big drawback for this guide is the the color and type, particularly on the maps, making it difficult to read. The main body of the text is a small font with light gray ink and light purple highlights. The sample pages on Amazon on my screen are easy to read because they are larger and brighter than the actual text and are highlighted in blue, not light red-ish purple like the book. C'mon Lonely Planet, it's a guide book, not armchair reading for ants. Real people are going to be reading the maps and cue sheets after a hard day in the saddle, in fading light, through dirty glasses with sweat in their eyes. Capital letters are 2 mm tall. Lower case are 1 mm tall. Maps and cue sheets are half that. Forget the fancy artistic touches and just make the book readable in a larger font, bold black and white text without the use of a magnifying glass. I know it can be done as the infrequently used bold text that comprises only about 5% of the book is just right. Edit the text, make the book smaller and tighter and the text bigger.
OK, now that I've gotten that off my chest, this is the best book on cycling in France. Period. If you are planning a bike trip to France, buy this book. Read all the general essential information. Scan the pages you'll need on your trip, enlarge them to be readable, print them and then leave the book home.
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