{"product_id":"maps-to-bike-gettysburg-no-sue-thibodeau-9781732603899","title":"Maps to Bike Gettysburg No. 5: The Ridges Extended Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn about the Battle of Gettysburg on two wheels, and enjoy the thrill of outdoor, experiential learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaps to Bike Gettysburg No. 5: The Ridges Extended Loop\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides color maps and turn-by-turn directions for a safe and educational, 12.2-mile park ride through the southern half of the Gettysburg battlefield. The route covers the main Union and Confederate battle lines on July 2-3, 1863. Designed for a lightweight ride, this book complements (but does not require) Civil War Cycling's comprehensive guidebook, \u003cem\u003eBicycling Gettysburg National Military Park\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of a new series of Gettysburg mini-books by Civil War Cycling, \u003cem\u003eMaps to Bike Gettysburg No. 5\u003c\/em\u003e contains 16 detailed color maps with corresponding bicycle cue tables; 62 color photos; monument GPS points; and micro-histories for learning about the Battle of Gettysburg. Route 5 is a popular bike route that covers East Cemetery Hill, Seminary Ridge, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, Rose Woods, The Peach Orchard, and Cemetery Ridge. You will enjoy a winding, up-and-down ride (a 728' cumulative gain) through fields and woodlots, some of which are not on the park auto tour. Plan for a 3-hour ride with frequent stops to appreciate the beautiful landscape and some of the park's 1,300+ monuments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all Civil War Cycling routes through Gettysburg National Military Park, Route 5 limits exposure to busy roads; provides route-specific health and safety tips; identifies one-way roads; and notes the location of bicycle racks, water, restrooms, and picnic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sue Thibodeau\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1732603898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781732603899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Civil War Cycling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Sue Thibodeau","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014036238591,"sku":"9781732603899","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8ca0c923-497b-4251-a994-b4faeda3bdea.jpg?v=1767746326","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/maps-to-bike-gettysburg-no-sue-thibodeau-9781732603899","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}