Author : Chris Sidwells
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 42,21 MB
Release : 2014-07-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0007586434
Completing one hundred miles by bike is a timeless challenge. Ever since the invention of a pedal- powered, two-wheel vehicle, 100 miles has been the benchmark by which cyclists can measure their prowess.
Author : Jim Moore
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,76 MB
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1594856516
CLICK HERE to download two free rides from 75 Classic Rides Oregon * Bike riding trails that range from family-friendly paved biking paths to epic Oregon mountain-pass climbs * Features easy-reference lists to help you quickly find the biking riding trail for your interests and fitness level * Full-color guidebook with maps, photographs, and lively turn-by-turn route descriptions + FREE downloadable cue sheets for each route From an after-work ride through Portland's neighborhood streets or a family cycle along the flat Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, to a multi-day tour in the salty breezes of the Oregon coast -- if you're seeking the best bike trails in Oregon, you'll find plenty of blacktop bliss in 75 Classic Rides: Oregon. 75 Classic Rides is a Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who've put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best bike riding trails across their given state. The focus is on one-day routes (a mix of loops and one-way courses), but you'll also find suggestions for link-ups and some inspiring, longer routes for touring, including at least one cross-state route. Terrain varies from flat paved trails to epic mountain challenges. The bonus is all rides found within 75 Classic Rides also come with FREE downloadable ride cue sheets for each trip. Downloadable ride cue sheets are free with purchase of your book. Each route description starts with the basic essentials to get you going: a brief overview, full-color map, elevation profile, difficulty level, round-trip distance, road conditions, and advice on the best season to ride. Full narrative descriptions tell what sights to expect, best towns for food or a cup of coffee, safety info on road shoulders and bike lanes, as well as turn-by-turn descriptions and mileage logs.
Author : Wayne D. Cottrell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 13,76 MB
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762762462
Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Utah, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
Author : Bill Oetinger
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594857843
Ride the most beautiful routes in one of the most beautiful parts of the nation -- downloadable cue sheets for each ride!
Author : Mike McQuaide
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,14 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1594855064
A guide to seventy-five bike rides in Washington, including information on difficulty, time needed, distance, elevation gain, road conditions and a mileage log for each.
Author : Michael McCoy
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,38 MB
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1594858209
CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Cycling the Great Divide, 2nd Edition * Mountain bikers from around the world test their mettle on this 2,745-mile route each year * Ultra cycling, including this route through the Rockies, are increasing in popularity * 245 miles have been added to the route since the first edition was published and are now covered in this new update Mostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Cyclists dream of and plan for this life-list trip that starts in Banff, Alberta and rolls through 2,745 miles of wild mountainous beauty all the way to antelope Wells, New Mexico. Michael McCoy and the Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) provide a segmented route guide for you to follow in its entirety or section ride to suit your schedule and stamina. This fully updated edition provides the information you need to stay on route and find food, water, bike supplies, and shelter (camp or stay in small-town accommodations) over the entire adventure. Updated content in the 2nd edition includes info on the 254 miles in Canada that were recently added to the route (with maps and photos), as well as changes and additions to the evolving trail, new resources to access on your trip, and new and revised maps.
Author : Ray Hosler
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,33 MB
Release : 2002-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780811834216
Now in its third edition, Bay Area Bike Rides has proven an invaluable resource to bike riders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. A collection of 51 scenic and exhilarating rides in the Bay Area-updated with 13 new rides, additional images, and all in a more compact and portable size-Bay Area Bike Rides offers superbly detailed maps, handy mileage logs, and thorough descriptions of the terrain and points of interest along each trail. Magnificent ocean views, stately redwood forests, and numerous public parks and recreation sites make the San Francisco Bay Area a bicyclists dream. Everyone from beginners to experienced cyclists will find Bay Area Bike Rides an indispensable guide to making the most of recreational cycling in the Bay Area all year round.
Author : Mary Staub
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 30,44 MB
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 149301028X
Best Bike Rides New York City describes more than 40 of the greatest recreational rides in New York City. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.
Author : John Summerson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,57 MB
Release : 2014
Category : California
ISBN : 9780979257148
"From the steep roadways of New England and the Mid-Atlantic States, to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of the Southeast and the high altitude assaults of the Mountain West, the most difficult climbs are all included in these pages. Information within the guide includes: climbing definitions and training tips; accounts of memorable climbing performances; accurate climb information including description, elevation, length adn average/maximum grade; appendices with climb rankings, profiles and other information; easy to follow directions."--
Author : Steve Greene
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 13,26 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Bicycle touring
ISBN : 9781503326163
Oregon's coast holds a treasure chest of golden booty for those who pedal its shore, a rugged and steep 383 mile swashbuckling voyage! Discover the haunted lighthouses, outrun the seven devils, and hide from the tyrannosaurus and pirates. Walk the plank, take the plunge, do this ride! Argh . . . (from back cover)
