Scotland Mountain Biking The Wild Trails 2012

Scotland Mountain Biking The Wild Trails Introduction

Scotland Mountain Biking – The Wild Trails is the 11th title in Vertebrate Publishing’s bestselling series of UK mountain biking guidebooks. This book showcases 25 routes in Scotland, between 6km and 290km in length, suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Scotland has been named a ‘Global Superstar’ by the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) on a number of occasions, and the variety of terrain, the locations and the jaw-dropping scenery mean it is an incredible place to ride a mountain bike. The author of this guidebook, Phil McKane, is a Scottish Mountain Bike Leaders Association (SMBLA) qualified mountain bike leader and expedition leader. Phil has over 15 years of experience in all aspects of mountain biking, from cross-country racing to epic tours.

 The book is illustrated with stunning action photography from MBR Magazine photographer Andy McCandlish, a name synonymous with images of mountain biking in Scotland. Each route in this guide is described with easy-to-follow directions and details of distance, grade of difficulty, refreshment stops and is plotted on clear and easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping. A Bonus Section includes the sought-after Coast-to-Coast tour from Fort William to Montrose.

Specification and Features of the Scotland Mountain Biking The Wild Trails

• Researched and written by a qualified Scottish Mountain Bike Guide.
• Routes plotted on Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 mapping.
• Photography by leading UK cycling photographer Andy McCandlish.
• Features mapping and directions for the Scottish mountain bike Coast-to-Coast.
• The 11th title in the highly successful series from cycling specialist Vertebrate Publishing, following the success of Dark Peak Mountain Biking, Lake District Mountain Biking and Mountain Biking Trail Centres – The Guide.

Scotland Mountain Biking The Wild Trails is perfect for:

• All bikers.