Mountaineers Books 75 Classic Rides Washington: The Best Road Biking Routes
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Shop similar productsFrom family-friendly rides along the Burke-Gilman trail to tough climbs through the Cascade Range, 75 Classic Rides Washington: The Best Road Biking Routes lays out your options to get in gear.
- Features 75 classic cycling routes in Washington state from easy, flat-paved trails to epic mountain passes
- Overviews and in-depth descriptions include elevation, difficulty level, distance, conditions and advice, as well as sights, best stop-off points and safety information
- Accompanied by full-color maps and photographs of each route
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From the publisher: From a 50-mile route around Orcas Island or a family trip along Seattle's flat Burke-Gilman Trail, to a breathtaking climb up to Washington Pass from Winthrop—if you're seeking the best road biking the Evergreen State has to offer, you can bet your bottom bracket you'll find it in 75 Classic Rides Washington.
75 Classic Rides is a new Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who've put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best road cycling routes across their given state. The focus is on one-day rides (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.
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, and safety info on road shoulders and bike lanes, as well as turn-by-turn descriptions and mileage logs.
View all Mountaineers Books Washington and Oregon Cycling Guidebooks75 Classic Rides is a new Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who've put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best road cycling routes across their given state. The focus is on one-day rides (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.
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, and safety info on road shoulders and bike lanes, as well as turn-by-turn descriptions and mileage logs.
| Best Use | Bike Touring |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 x 6.75 inches |
| Author(s) | Mike McQuaide |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781594855061 |
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| State / Province | Washington |