The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its natural diversity — its forested areas, mountainous peaks, and coastal environments make for an array of outdoor experiences. Mountain bikers of all skill and intensity levels will find many exciting paths to take in this detailed and exhaustive guide.
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From its beloved beaches to its ancient sequoia groves, the region that gave birth to mountain biking is an off-road biker's dream come true. Southern California offers a myriad of fat-tire adventures; take in a vista of mountain peaks one day and marvel at a painted desert the next. With so much to explore in this diverse wilderness, you'll need Mountain Bike! Southern California to lead you to its most fantastic and unforgettable rides. Newly revised and updated with 100 of the best rides found throughout this natural fantasyland, this guide offers aficionados a wealth of exploration. With so many trails covering such different terrain, there are rides to please mountain bikers of all tastes and skill levels. From paved suburban trails to the toughest single-track, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features: at-a-glance key information; a thorough ride description; a detailed trail map; helpful sources of information; proximity of important services; valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards; a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Southern California also features vivid photographs, rich descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. (6 x 9, 400 pages, maps, b&w photos)
Discover the hub of mountain bike excitement in the United States with Mountain Bike! Southern Utah. Veteran adventure travel and mountain bike author Michael McCoy reveals secrets of the best riding in one of North America's hottest mountain bike Meccas. Mountain bike! Southern Utah provides detailed information on 75 trails in southern Utah, from Moab to Provo to St. George and all the American beauty in between. In a region renowned for its mountain bike miracles, McCoy uncovers the undiscovered routes and details the best-known and best-loved trails in this part of the country. He does it for every level of experience, from the crank-spinning expert to the intrepid beginner. However, it's not all about the biking. As an adventure travel professional, McCoy understands that the views at the top should be as breathtaking as the climbs to get there. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. This guide also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, important safety information, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests.
The coast of western Canada has become the new mountain-biking mecca for the most radical rides, the most terrifying chutes and drops, the most brutal downhills. Its huge and craggy landscape of sheer mountains, unspoiled wilderness, and pounding seashore have created a biking atmosphere so wide-open intense that elite hammerheads are flocking to the area like stump-jumping bees to a single-track honey. But that's not the only side to this story. You don't have to be a daredevil to enjoy B.C. mountain biking, There's an incredible variety of rides just in one concentrated area, and Mountain Bike! Southwestern British Columbia is the key to unlocking them all. You can enjoy a pleasant seaside roll on Vancouver Island, you can trek to the summits of Golden Ears Provincial Park, or you can go big on the famous (and unforgiving) slopes around Whistler. There's a ride for every mood and ability, and they each offer a great mix of thrill and skill. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Southwestern British Columbia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette, and even a metric conversion appendix for touring Yanks.
Provides detailed information on the best rides throughout the region, including Ouachita National Forest, Sam Houston National Forest, Big Bend National Park, Caprock Canyons State Park, the Gulf Coast, and off-road biking in Dallas, Houston, and Tulsa. A diverse collection of trails for experts and novices alike.
In a region where temperatures range from -50(C to +40(C, snow is a year-round occurrence, and high winds, high altitude, and thinning air become problematic. It pays to have the inside scoop on mountain biking this challenging region. Mountain Bike! The Canadian Rockies will introduce you to the thrill and excitement of Canada's magnificent western wilderness. This newly revised edition provides detailed information on 108 of the best rides throughout the mountainous regions of Alberta and British Columbia, including tours through Banff National Park, Canmore/Kananaskis Country, Wateron Lakes National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, Golden Area, Kootenay-Invermere, the Southern Rockies, and Cypress Hills Provincial Park. Author Ward Cameron has uncovered a diverse collection of trails that offer something for mountain bikers of all abilities. From monumental single-track ascents to leisurely riders through breathtaking scenery, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. This guide also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms and tips on mountain biking etiquette.
The southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains are some of the oldest mountains in the world. They may not scrape the sky like the monsters out West, but in trade you get an unbroken carpet of stunning natural beauty: serene, old growth forests with generous shade, secluded coves bursting with wildflowers, craggy granite overlooks where Native Americans once kept watch, and gently rolling valleys that breathe out peaceful antiquity. Finding the perfect trails is an art in this landscape, and Mountain Bike! The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains is an indispensable friend for any fat-tire Picasso. You get the most detailed information on almost 100 of the best rides throughout the mountains, including tours through the Great Smokies, Pisgah, Nantahala, and Cherokee National Forests, northern Georgia, the Foothills, and the popular Tsali Trails. Author Steve Jones knows his Appalachians, and he's ridden all over them to uncover trails for every mountain biker's ability and tastes. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains also features candid and evocative photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette. (6 x 9, 336 pages, b&w photos, maps)
When winter snows prevent mountain biking, Kate Carter cross-country skis or snowshoe hikes on the bike trails. Come along with Kate and discover abandoned logging, carriage, and stagecoach roads, some dating back to colonial times. From technical rides along rocky, overgrown paths to leisurely rides for the whole family, MOUNTAIN BIKE! VERMONT features trails to suit all abilities and tastes. 62 rides. Photos.
Follow the example of America's first settlers at Jamestown and discover the adventures and challenges that await you in the Old Dominion. Whether you're cruising alongside the Potomac after a visit to Mount Vernon or racing past a Civil War battlefield in the Highlands, Virginia's diverse geography and rich history are never far away on these rides. Neither is excitement. From converted railroad beds to technical single-track, Mountain Bike! Virginia will lead you on the state's most unforgettable rides. In this updated edition, you'll find detailed information on more than 90 trails in coastal Virginia, the piedmont, northern Virginia, Virginia's western mountains, and the Blue Ridge Highlands. Author Randy Porter gives you the lowdown on trails in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, York River State Park, Belle Isle, and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, as well as fat-tire friendly places near D.C. and other metropolitan areas. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features: at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map; helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Virginia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, important safety information, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests.
Forget about the espresso bars - the best buzz in Washington is on its fantastic mountain biking trails. From freshwater lakes to towering peaks and green valleys, Washington's landscape is as exciting as it is diverse. And with so much to discover, it pays to have the inside scoop on mountain biking in the Evergreen state. Mountain Bike! Washington will introduce you to the thrill of exploring this wilderness while you experience its most unforgettable rides. Mountain Bike! Washington provides detailed information on over 85 breathtaking rides throughout Washington, including tours in the Cascade Mountains, the Olympic Mountains, and rides in and around Seattle, Spokane, Bellingham, and Vancouver. From high-adrenaline single-track to mellow jaunts through fabulous scenery, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Washington also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette.
Mountain Bike! San Francisco and the Bay Area: A Wide-Grin Ride Guide
Mountain Bike! Southern California, 3rd: A Guide to the Classic Trails
Mountain Bike! Southern Utah: A Guide to the Classic Trails
Mountain Bike! Southwestern British Columbia
Mountain Bike! Texas & Oklahoma, 2nd: A Guide to the Classic Trails
Mountain Bike! The Canadian Rockies
Mountain Bike! The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains, 2nd
Mountain Bike! Vermont
Mountain Bike! Virginia, 2nd
Mountain Bike! Washington
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