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MAPS TO BIKE GETTYSBURG NO. 2 IBD

CIVIL WAR CYCLING
06 / 2021
9781732603868
Inglés

Sinopsis

Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg on two wheels, and enjoy the thrill of outdoor, experiential learning.Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 2: Battle Day 1 Loop is for experienced and recreational cyclists who want to combine learning about the Battle of Gettysburg with a first-hand, visceral experience of the battlefield landscape. On a bike, historical touring is not only more personal, but one can gain a better appreciation for battlefield hills and swales and for distances covered.This book provides color maps and turn-by-turn directions for a safe and educational, 10.5-mile park ride to visit the most famous landmarks of the July 1 battlefield, including McPhersonâÇÖs Ridge, Oak Hill, and BarlowâÇÖs Knoll. Designed for a lightweight ride, this book complements Civil War CyclingâÇÖs more detailed and comprehensive guidebook, Bicycling Gettysburg National Military Park.Part of a new series of Gettysburg mini-books by Civil War Cycling, Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 2 contains 15 detailed color maps with corresponding bicycle cue tables, 45 color photos, monument GPS points, and micro-histories for learning about the Battle of Gettysburg.áAfter a tour of East Cemetery Hill and McPhersonâÇÖs Ridge, you will ride north along Seminary Ridge to Oak Hill, and then down to BarlowâÇÖs Knoll, through town, and end with a tour of the Confederate and Union battle lines around CulpâÇÖs Hill. 574âÇÖ cumulative gain. Plan for a 3-4 hour ride with frequent stops to appreciate the beautiful landscape and some of the parkâÇÖs 1,300+ monuments.áLike all Civil War Cycling routes through Gettysburg National Military Park, Route 2 provides health and safety tips, identifies one-way roads, and notes the location of bicycle racks, water, restrooms, and picnic areas.

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