Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #402094 in Books
• Published on: 2000-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 196 pages

Customer Reviews

Disappointing
At first, I was excited to find this book, as it promised to guide me to all of the "rails to trails" bike paths in Ohio, tell me what points of interest I could find along the way, and, most important to someone relatively new to the state, where to park. Unfortunately, as I flipped through the book prior to purchasing it, I did not see that after the first 50 or so pages, the book mostly describes paths that DO NOT EXIST. These are part of the mythical "Ohio to Erie" bike trail. Also, there are not clear directions for getting to the trails (for instance, what exit to take from the nearest freeway). Points of interest include "shops," "restaurants," and other vague descriptors. Where to park is equally vague. I expected to be told where I could most conveniently access the trail, at multiple points. Instead, for the Kokosing trail, for instance, I am told I can park in "Mount Vernon" or one of the other towns along the route. Really? I can park in the town? So helpful. (To be fair, for some of the other trails, parking instructions are more specific.) I recommend that Mr. Richarson review Bike Rides: Los Angeles County by the Brundiges for pointers on how to write a helpful guide to bike trails. I was so disappointed in this book I would return it if I could, but I unfortunately bought it in a shop two hours away from where I live. The one bright spot is that the book promises that there will be a trail I could ride to get there--someday!

One of my favorites
I've owned this book since I started cycling 3 years ago and I've purchased it for friends who ride. It's a great book for anyone who rides rail trails. It gives locations, conditions, attractions in the area and much more useful information. Because this book is rail trails or bike/hike trails there is no elevation information needed as all trails are generaly level with very slow grade of elevation, if any. It's not written for the hard core road cyclist but more for he leasurely cyclist who enjoys scenery. I've ridden several of the trails and this book was very helpful with finding them and nearby attractions.

1996 1st Edition Book, Bought Used
I bought this book from one of the used book sellers on Amazon. I have not biked any of the trails (yet), the book has a lot of information in it for planning your trip and maps. Definately a good buy for the used price and you and do your own research on the internet as to updates on the trail(s) that you are looking to ride.