Road Biking Virginia

As someone who bicycled through Rockbridge County for years, I know firsthand the beauty of the Goshen Ramble (#29) and the fun that comes with the Rockbridge Challenge (#31). I eagerly awaite Jim's next effort--hopefully Pennsylvania. Jim's descriptions of the sights, eateries, and technical details in "The Basics" are accurate. Here's looking forward to doing the Burkes Garden Ramble (#39) and eating at Spanky's in Lexington! This guide will accompany me when next I travel to Virginia--whether by bike or car.

This is the guidebook that should be in every bikers' saddlebag!Mr. Homerosky has managed to pack an abundance of information on 40 rides in just a bit over 200 pages. The ride and route information is clear and concise and a delight to read. I like the way the author gives the rider the oppurtunity to tailor the rides to his/her level; the rider can 'go the distance' or opt tocut it short without missing the best of what the ride has to offer. I like his notations and footnotes that point out the local interests: and the mentioning of local bike shops and watering holes are a huge plus.

Whether you're a cycling tourist, recreational rider, or competitive cyclist, there's something for everyone in this guide. Mr Homerosky profiles 40 different routes on pavement all across the beautiful state of Virginia from the sea to the mountains. It's obvious he's ridden each one from his descriptions and knowledge of the terrain. His use of title words for each route is especially clever. Each route has a description, map, cue sheet, and when warranted a profile of elevation gain and loss. Pretty neat, and very useful. He also includes contacts in each community so you can further explore the area, or can be helpful for the non-cyclist on your trip. A must have for any road cyclist wanting a dependable guide of road routes in Virginia.

What a wonderful resource for anyone interested in exploring the beauty of Virginia via bicycle! I love it and plan to get good milage out of my small investment. The writer has done the hard work by furnishing all the needed details for forty rides scattered throughout the state. All a rider needs to do to enjoy any or all of them is to add bicycle and pedal.

When my girlfriend told me she had ordered this book I forgot about it. Then it arrived. I have not put the book down since then. That was yesterday. It has inspired me to ride. Went for a good ride this afternoon and might even buy a new bike tomorrow. The book is laid out very well. I love that the author gives the VA Gazetteer page numbers for each ride. I trust anyone who studies those big red books. The author has also made each ride description an entertaining read with little factoids about each area that you'll be riding in. All in all it seems to be a well reseached book and I can't wait to go out and explore. I live in Norther Virginia and love my state. It truly is beautiful and there is so much to see. The author knows this and has given us a great sampling of what Virginia has to offer the road rider. And most trips in the mountains are so very nicely complimented by the plethera of world class mountain biking trails just off the road.Happy reading and riding. Cheers,Sean