Mountain Biking in New Jersey: 37 Off-Road Rides in the Garden State

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Summary: Each ride is accompanied by descriptive text & detailed map
Review: Christopher Mac Kinnon's Mountain Biking In New Jersey is an effectively quick reference guide showcasing thirty-seven off-road mountain bike rides specific to New Jersey, a state of surprising contrasts and excellent outdoor recreational resources. Each ride is accompanied by a clearly written and descriptive text enhanced with a detailed map. These mountain bike rides are uniquely designed for easy use by the off-road cyclist, with each map containing all the pertinent information required to enjoy the excursion. Map pages can also be removed from the book and carried alone for easy and on-to-spot reference. Whether you are a novice mountain biker or an experience off-road cyclist looking for great New Jersey rides, plan for your trip by browsing through Christopher Mac Kinnon's Mountain Biking In New Jersey!

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Summary: Great Fine!
Review: I ordered this book on a whim (I don't know him but the author is from my hometown). Very nicley done, accurate on trail ratings. Maps give a good direction of where to go on road as well as on trail. You may need a road map for more direction. Trail maps give a pretty good idea of what's available and/or direction to start off. Not as accurate as running into some locals but how can u beat that! I've been to approximately 6 or 7 parks mentioned . Recently I rode six mile run. Great find. Most of my riding buds never heard of it. (A nice thing about this book. There's trails that aren't in some of the other mtn biking books). Many little loops off of the 2 trails mentioned. Moderate terrain true to form w/ lots of technical, if you want it. Several switchback crossings over water. Better to ride on a warm day. You will get wet! Oh well you know what they say "Dirt is good!"

Rating:
Summary: Great Fine!
Review: I ordered this book on a whim (I don't know him but the author is from my hometown). Very nicley done, accurate on trail ratings. Maps give a good direction of where to go on road as well as on trail. You may need a road map for more direction. Trail maps give a pretty good idea of what's available and/or direction to start off. Not as accurate as running into some locals but how can u beat that! I've been to approximately 6 or 7 parks mentioned . Recently I rode six mile run. Great find. Most of my riding buds never heard of it. (A nice thing about this book. There's trails that aren't in some of the other mtn biking books). Many little loops off of the 2 trails mentioned. Moderate terrain true to form w/ lots of technical, if you want it. Several switchback crossings over water. Better to ride on a warm day. You will get wet! Oh well you know what they say "Dirt is good!"

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Summary: Informative and a good resource -- poor on graphics
Review: If you want to know the off-road routes, this is a great book. It covers many of the interesting rides with information such as where to park, length of route, severity of the slopes, and actual route guide. However, the maps take a bit of time to get oriented to, and presumes some knowledge of the area. If you're entirely new to the region, getting to the actual spots may be a problem and the book does not provide a map of New Jersey. The book could be much improved with more detailed maps -- both of the biking areas, as well as its surroundings.

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Summary: Informative and a good resource -- poor on graphics
Review: If you want to know the off-road routes, this is a great book. It covers many of the interesting rides with information such as where to park, length of route, severity of the slopes, and actual route guide. However, the maps take a bit of time to get oriented to, and presumes some knowledge of the area. If you're entirely new to the region, getting to the actual spots may be a problem and the book does not provide a map of New Jersey. The book could be much improved with more detailed maps -- both of the biking areas, as well as its surroundings.

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Summary: Very good reference guide
Review: Very good reference book. We pick a trail then plan a long morning ride in advance. I was not aware of so many places to ride within a reasonable driving distance.