{"title":"Kathleen Smythe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKathleen Smythe\u003c\/em\u003e brings to life the captivating intersections of history and sport through her engaging writing. With a unique flair for storytelling, she invites readers to explore history from a two-wheeled perspective. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eBicycling through Paradise – Historical Rides Around Cincinnati\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully weave together sporty adventures and historical insights, making them perfect reads for both cycling enthusiasts and history buffs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmythe’s narratives are not just about physical journeys but also about discoveries and reflections that connect the present with the past. Her focus on Cincinnati allows readers to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of the region, all from the seat of a bicycle. Each ride detailed in her books offers a window into a different time, full of intriguing stories and characters that shaped the local landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid cyclist looking for your next route or simply a lover of engrossing historical tales, Kathleen Smythe's books provide a delightful escape into the world of sport and history. Get ready to pedal through time and uncover the forgotten paths of Cincinnati with her compelling narratives.\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\/kathleen-smythe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}