Road Biking™ Wisconsin A Guide To Wisconsin's Greatest Bicycle Rides

by Lowthian, Russ

• ISBN13: 9780762738007
• ISBN10: 0762738006
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: Falcon Guides

Summary

Road Biking Wisconsin features forty-one carefully designed rides throughout the state, from the picturesque shores of Lake Superior in the north to the renowned and challenging kettle country in the south and everywhere in between. Local cyclist Russ Lowthian provides a sampling of the state's diverse offerings, including rides along the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, amid rolling farmlands and lush forests, around crystal-clear lakes, and along scenic bluffs above Lake Michigan.

Author Biography

An avid bicyclist in the summer, Russ Lowthian has carved his way throughout most of the Midwest and chronicled his adventures for numerous outlets. Starting his writing career with Minnesota Meetings and Events Magazine in the early 90's he had ample opportunity to explore many of the areas for this book. As the past president of the Midwest Sport/Ski Council and an editor of the Minnesota Skier he has followed the year-round activities of many who enjoy outdoor sports activities. His articles have also appeared in Minnesota Cyclist, Slide and Glide Magazine and the e-zine of TravelWisconsin.com. Russ is currently working on books focused on biking, birding and paddling in Wisconsin.