<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Readers will find detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Illinois, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours. Elevation profiles, recommendations for accommodations and restaurants, information on local events and attractions, and special attention to traffic conditions and road hazards make this an indispensable guide for Illinois cyclists.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">***</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Spring 2010 brings three new titles to FalconGuides' <B>Road Biking®</B> <B>Series</B>?to Illinois, Ohio, and Utah. Presenting a choice selection of approximately forty carefully designed rides throughout their state, local cyclists provide a personal tour of all the beauty and diversity the routes have to offer. They highlight not only the unique features along the roads themselves but also of the people, the ecology, and the history of the area. Each book includes:</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">? Detailed maps and directions<BR>? Rides for every fitness level and ability--from short, easy rambles of around 10 miles to more challenging 100+ mile classics<BR>? In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">? Recommended accommodations and restaurants<BR>? Vivid descriptions of points of interest<BR>? Options to create longer or shorter rides</P><DIV></DIV></DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><BR> </P></DIV>