{"product_id":"backroad-bicycling-in-vermont-9780881506921","title":"Backroad Bicycling in Vermont","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition of \u003cem\u003e25 Bicycle Tours in Vermont\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with new tours and major revisions to old favorites. Bicycle touring pioneer John Freidin once again shares his favorite rides through historic villages, along sparkling lakes, and through lush countryside in his delightfully readable new guide to bicycling in the Green Mountain State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the quietest, least-traveled back roads, these tours range from easy rides for beginners and families, to challenging routes for the most hardy cyclist. Every tour includes stunning views, charming villages, and special places to swim, eat, and visit. Whatever part of Vermont you choose, you will have clear, accurate directions, ensuring your finding your way with confidence on nearly traffic-free back roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on his 33 years bicycling in Vermont and his deep knowledge of its history and topography, Freidin's graceful writing takes even seasoned Vermonters to new places in a cycling paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFreidin, John S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - In 1972 \u003cb\u003eJohn S. Freidin\u003c\/b\u003e founded Vermont Bicycle Touring, America's first bicycle touring company. He has led thousands of cyclists on tours throughout Vermont, taught American history at Middlebury College, and served in the Vermont legislature. His writings and photographs have appeared in \u003ci\u003eVermont Life, Bicycling, Newsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVermont Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New Haven, Vermont.","brand":"Countryman Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669378502930,"sku":"9780881506921","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0de6f3a7-eebc-4d06-b202-fa53c860d861.jpg?v=1733758929","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/backroad-bicycling-in-vermont-9780881506921","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}