Forty of the best road rides in the state, from the Eastern Shore to the mountainous west. Virginia offers an amazing variety of landscapes and terrain, and author Jim Homerosky's selection of routes will satisfy any cyclist. Pick a morning jaunt in picturesque farm country or a muscle-burning hill climb--and get riding. From the Tidewater coastal plain and the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enjoy the dramatic diversity of Virginia on two wheels. Grab this guidebook, put on your helmet, and hit the road on forty carefully designed tours, which range in length from 9 miles to 102 miles and cover a wide range of abilities and fitness levels.Inside you'll discover: detailed profiles of each ride, including traffic conditions, terrain, and length; vivid descriptions of points of interest; listings for local restaurants, hotels, bike shops, and rest rooms along the way; USGS-based maps and elevation profiles. (6 x 9, 240 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts) Jim Homerosky, author and engineer, is a mad cyclist and the Ride Coordinator for the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists. He and his wife Wendy live in Williamsburg. ROAD BIKING VIRGINIA