Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World PB

Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated paperback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the worlds great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. these journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started. the book is organised by continent. In the Americas LP joins a family bikepacking trip in Ecuador; LP pedals the Natchez Trace Parkway and stop at legendary music spots; LP rides the Pacific Coast Highway in Oregon and California; go mountain biking in Moab and Canada; and explore the cities of Buenos Aires and New York by bicycle. European rides include easy-going trips around Lake Constance, along the Danube and the Loire, and coast-to-coast routes; routes in Tuscany, Spain and Corsica; and professional journeys up Mt Ventoux and around the Tour of Flanders. In Asia, LP ventures through Vietnams valleys; complete the Mae Hong Son circuit in northern Thailand; cross the Indian Himalayas; and pedal through Bhutan. And in Australia and New Zealand LP takes in Tasmania and Queensland by mountain bike; cycle into Victorias high country and around Adelaide on road bikes; and try some of New Zealands celebrated cycle trails. Each ride is illustrated with stunning photography and a map. A toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - helps riders plan their own trips. there are also suggestions for three more similar rides around the world for each story. Each piece shows how cycling is a fantastic way to get to know a place, a people and their culture.