"The key to surviving in the city is to discover nature," says author and veteran mountain biker Michael Margulis. Upstate New York lures riders compelled to escape the pressures of urban life, the stress of commuting to work, and the strain s of working long hours. A myriad of trails awaits mountain bikers in New York. The last two hundred years have left a network of logging, mining, carriage, and old forest routes. Enjoy the state"s wealth of wild lands and the soulful high of silently gliding on pristine trails from Long Island, Harriman State Park, and the Westchester area to the Shawangunk, Catskill, and Adirondack mountains. Also included are several classic rides in northern New Jersey. Mountain bikers of all abilities will enjoy the assortment of rides-varying in length and difficulty and appealing to a variety of moods, skills, and fitness levels. Detailed route descriptions, maps, and listings of mountain bike shops in each area will guide you to the best trails around. Mountain Biking New York provides easy-to-use information to help make mountain biking adventures memorable and safe.