These sites provide information about cycling or tourism in the areas covered by our books:
A superb cycling suitability map covering the entire Philadelphia region that can be viewed online. Paper copies are available from bike shops.
Founded in 1979, BCP sponsors recreational cycling activities, encourages bicycling as a transportation alternative, and promotes bicyclists' rights and safe bicycling practices. The site includes cue sheets.
This group works to improve bicycling in Philadelphia,
the Philadelphia region, and the world. (Click here for links to Philadelphia and Mongtomery County bike maps.)
Montgomery County-based cycling club whose Web site includes a good list of cycling events in the region.
This one isn't local, but we highly recommend it to anyone who rides a bicycle on the road.
A brief online reference to the area.
A state site with information
on trails, events, and general advice.
This site's main emphasis is providing information on getting around via your bike and public transportation, especially in the Philadelphia area, but there are also some ride maps.
The home club for the Central Bucks area, with lots of rides for all levels.
One of the oldest, largest, and most active bicycle clubs in the country.
Calls itself "a source for recreational cycling in the Philadelphia region." The site includes a good collection of cue sheets for rides.
Info on the canal park in New Jersey, including maps. Another map at Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park.
History and current information on the canal in Pennsylvania.
Info from the state of New Jersey including some nice rides.
Trail guide with downloadable pdfs of the proposed East Coast Greenway as it passes through Pennsylvania. A jpg map of the trail guide for New Jersey is here.
A bicycling suitability map for the entire state.
An excellent resource for bicycling in the Garden State, with sections on touring, racing, commuting, and general info. There are links to maps and directions for quite a few rides.
PBS has road and mountain bike teams that participate in both local and national race events, but it isn't just a racing team. It also has group rides (road, mountain, & all-terrain).
The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association has a page of resources for bicycling in Mercer County, including a downloadable bike map. (Click on the link to "Gearing Up.")
Publishes an excellent all-around New Jersey guidebook called New Jersey Day Trips: A Guide to Outings in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Delaware. |
