100 bike rides of a lifetime : the world's ultimate cycling experiences / Roff Smith ; foreword by Kate Courtney.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 398 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781426222658
- 1426222653
- One hundred bike rides of a lifetime
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia.
Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world. Beautifully illustrated with National Geographic photography and divided by region, 100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime takes you across six continents to the most epic bike rides on the planet.
Geared to everyone from expert riders to casual enthusiasts, this vibrant book offers a route for every type of biker, from quick jaunts in your own neighborhood to multi-week challenge. You'll also find essential information-the best time to ride, the best spots to refuel, cultural highlights along each route, where to stay, and how to relax post-ride.
Bucket list recommendations include-
Delightful excursions on 45 miles of scenic, traffic-free carriage roads through Maine's Acadia National Park A two-to-three-month expedition across the U.S. on the Trans-America Bicycle Trail from Oregon to Virginia Romantic and picturesque day trips across 130 miles of trails in the rural hills of Tuscan A multi-day ride along France's classic Tour de Mont Aigual loop A summer trek through the Andes of Argentina and Chile A weeks-long trip through New Zealand's Alps2Ocean Track, stretching from Mt. Cook to the Pacific Ocean
Inspiring and authoritative, this information-packed book will be the ultimate resource for every kind of cyclist.
Part one: The Americas -- Part two: Europe -- Part three: Africa, Asia, and Oceania -- Rides by country.
"This inspiring illustrated guide reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists"-- Provided by publisher.
Expert cyclists and casual enthusiasts alike will enjoy this bucket-list collection of biking routes around the globe. Each one- to five-page spread introduces you to a spectacular route, from traffic-free paths in Maine to rugged mountain bike trails in Utah, and the incredible cloud forest mountain of the Mae Hong Son Loop in Thailand. Smith includes alternate routes, a bit of history, and tips you should know before you go. However, contact information and detailed routes are not provided. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book.