{"title":"Chris Hanlin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Chris Hanlin collection, a captivating selection of books that blend the love for sports and history. Chris Hanlin, a distinguished author, is renowned for his engaging narratives that transport readers into the world of cycling through vibrant landscapes and historical settings. If you have an interest in sports literature that delves into historical exploration, you'll find Hanlin's work to be an enlightening journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his remarkable works is \u003cem\u003eBicycling through Paradise – Historical Rides Around Cincinnati\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating book that takes you on a ride through time and space, offering a unique perspective on Cincinnati's historical tapestry through the prism of cycling. Hanlin meticulously maps out routes, combining leisure and learning for enthusiasts who cherish the thrill of cycling coupled with the discovery of rich local histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Hanlin’s books not only offer passionate cyclists routes to explore but also provide an educational glimpse into the regions they traverse. Whether you are an avid cyclist, a history buff, or someone who enjoys the blend of both, his books promise an informative and compelling reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bicycling-through-paradise-historical-rides-around-cincinnati-by-chris-hanlin-9781947602755","title":"Bicycling through Paradise – Historical Rides Around Cincinnati","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBicycling through Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of twenty historically themed cycling tours broken into 10-mile segments centred around Cincinnati, Ohio. Written by two longtime cyclists—one a professor of history and one an architect—the book offers an affectionate, intimate, and provocative reading of the local landscape and history from the perspectives of cycling and Cincinnati enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTours, navigated by Smythe and Hanlon, take cyclists past Native American sites, early settler homesteads, and locations made known through recent Ohio change-makers. With extensive details on routes and sites along the way, tours between 20 and 80 miles in length are designed for all levels of cyclists, and even the armchair explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRiders and readers will visit towns called Edenton, Loveland, Felicity, and Utopia. Along the journey, they’ll encounter an abandoned Shaker village near the Whitewater Forest and a tiny dairy house called “Harmony Hill,” the oldest standing structure in Clermont County, Ohio. They’ll also take in the view from the top of a 2,000-year-old, 75-foot tall, conical Indian mound at Miamisburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRiders can follow the Little Miami Scenic Trail and take a detour to a castle on the banks of the Little Miami River. Other sights include a full-scale replica of the tomb of Jesus in Northern Kentucky and the small pleasures of public parks, covered bridges, tree-lined streets, riverside travel, and one-room schoolhouses. And if all this isn’t exactly Paradise, well, it’s pretty close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362524578028,"sku":"9781947602755","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11666563482881.jpg?v=1772887851"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-hanlin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}