From A Field To Anfield is the compelling story of Nick Tanner's unlikely journey from grassroots football in Bristol to the glamour of then-champions Liverpool. There were no shortcuts for Nick, who worked on the factory floor when he was bought by Bristol Rovers for two floodlight bulbs, and then had to prove himself to a squad full of winners.
A mountain biking guidebook to the southern Yorkshire Dales.
Contains 20 routes of Kent and East Sussex. This book features 15 lane rides of between 26 and 36 miles taking you along low-traffic or traffic free roads, tracks and paths, and showing the towns and villages of Kent's Garden of England, the Sussex Weald and Romney Marsh with suggested short cuts for shorter rides.
Traffic-Free Cycle Trails by Nick Cotton contains over 400 cycle routes in Great Britain. This book includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails in England, Scotland and Wales, with every ride away from traffic, and it is perfect for families and leisure cyclists.
South East Mountain Biking North and South Downs is the 2nd edition of the bestselling guide to the finest mountain biking in south-east England. Featuring 24 routes between 16 and 35km in length, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guidebook to the area. With Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions.
Focusing on the rich history of the New York and Pennsylvania Railway, this publication explores its origins, starting in Oswayo, PA, in 1893, and its connections to major railroads. Through a combination of photographs and narrative, readers are transported back to the railway's operational days, learning about its expansions, notable events like wrecks and floods, and the overall impact on Allegany County, NY, and Northern Potter County, PA. The book captures the nostalgia and significance of the NYP, offering a vivid glimpse into the past.
Set in the 1840s, the story unfolds with the construction of the Erie Railroad, transforming the Canisteo Valley into an industrial hub by 1851. The rapid growth of the town and surrounding hamlets is highlighted, along with a unique feature from the 1930s where an alfalfa farmer planted Scotch pines to create a visible sign of the town's name, which gained recognition in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Today, Canisteo is a tranquil bedroom community known for its agriculture and outdoor activities, attracting visitors for hunting and local produce.
The countryside to the north and west of London offers some excellent and varied cycling: from the challenges of the steep wooded escarpment of the Chilterns in the west to the gentle gradients on networks of quiet lanes in Hertfordshire and north Essex. This guide describes 20 bike rides in the countryside to the north and west of London.
Contains 20 routes of Surrey and West Sussex. This title features 15 lane rides of between 23 and 36 miles taking you along low-traffic or traffic free roads, tracks and paths, and showing the handsome towns and pretty countryside of Surrey and West Sussex with suggested short cuts for shorter rides, and suggested links to other nearby rides.
A guide to the mountain biking in the south west of England. It features 26 of the best mountain bike rides in Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Quantock Hills, between 10km and 30km in length, suitable for different levels of mountain bikers. It also features industry-standard Ordnance Survey mapping.