Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die: Biking Experts Share the World’s Greatest Destinations
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“OMG views, killer hills and open road . . . everything a pedal pusher could ask for.” —Fitness magazine
“What makes this book exciting is that Chris included interviews with cycling-industry experts to identify and describe what it is like to cycle in all 50 regions.” —Adventure Cycling Association
Plan your next biking vacation, or live vicariously, with this beautiful guide to 50 of the world’s best places to ride a bicycle, as chosen by expert cyclists who have been there.
Each location, in addition to advice from experts, is brought to life with stunning color photographs. Some of these are popular biking spots that are on everyone’s bucket list. Some may be new to even serious riders. Locations include: Arizona: Grand Canyon—North RimBelgium: FlandersBritish Columbia: Okanagan ValleyCalifornia: Eastern Sierra, Wine CountryCosta Rica: Arenal to GuanacasteFrance: ProvenceIreland: ConnemaraItaly: SardiniaMichigan: Leelanau PeninsulaSouth Africa: Cape TownVermont: Champlain Valley Biking is booming as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and here Chris Santella explores trips for cyclists of every level. He covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world.
Whether you’re a serious biker training for years, or just someone looking for adventure and some healthy time outdoors, Santella and his experts offer you a smorgasbord of dream vacations to choose from. So, start reading and start peddling!
ASIN : 1584799897
Publisher : Stewart, Tabori and Chang; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781584799894
ISBN-13 : 978-1584799894
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book a great gift idea for those hard to shop for. They appreciate the structure and organization of the rides, which are organized alphabetically by location.
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