6 | Cycling World
TACKLING THE
WILD CLIMBS
Th ink of Dartmoor and you
probably think of ponies, Sherlock
Holmes and a sort of wild, rugged
beauty unique to the British Isles
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PEDAL POWER IN THE
GARDEN OF ENGLAND!
In Kent, holidays can easily become car-free, carefree two-
wheeled adventures. Expect stunning routes, largely fl at, big-sky
landscapes, and tranquil country lanes. Making Kent perfect for a
weekend break or longer sessions in the saddle.
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OF DARTMOOR
and of course, Dartmoor is also famous for being prett y damn
hilly. For bike riders who enjoy suff ering up gradients and lying
splutt ering in the heather aft erwards, the Moor is home to a
handful of the toughest climbs in the UK – at least if you take
Simon Warren’s book, ‘100 Greatest Cycling Climbs’ as a
decent indicator.
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BOOK REVIEW Th e Complete Bike Owner’s
Manual Repair and Maintain in Simple Steps
and Pedal Power Inspirational Stories from
the World of Cycling
Still cycling
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With a shared love of cycling, Pamela and John
White prove that simply heading out together on
bicycles can be the start of something very special.
C ONT