Cycling Arizona: The Statewide Road Biking Guide [Paperback]

Christine Maxa (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Westcliffe Publishers (June 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565795377
• ISBN-13: 978-1565795372
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Arizona
  • #47 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Cycling > Excursion Guides

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars About This Book..., May 31, 2009

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Theseus "theseus" (US of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cycling Arizona: The Statewide Road Biking Guide (Paperback)

"From trips long the Grand Canyon's rim to roller coaster rides through the Sonoita Wine Country, this book contains 106 routes within day-trip range from cities throughout the state. Whether you're a skilled cyclist looking for a challenge or a casual rider in search of scenery, this guide provides all the information you need...."

"Each ride is accompanied by an elevation profile, as well as a guide to mileage, difficulty, and peak cycling periods. Find out where to stay and where to eat and plan your trek using regional and local maps...."

- 106 routes
- 101 color photographs
- 11 regional maps
- 13 detailed local maps
- 280 pp

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Cyclists, September 12, 2011

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Sumeet Mohan "Bicyclist Sumeet" (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cycling Arizona: The Statewide Road Biking Guide (Paperback)

A must have for any Cyclist living in the State of Arizona. If you are from out-of-state and are planning to spend some time cycling in Arizona (and I highly recommend it), buy this book - you will be glad you did :) The info in the book is very accurate and informed me about many routes that I was not aware of (even after living in Arizona for 20 years).

2.0 out of 5 stars Missing key Info, December 23, 2011

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Larry Warren "happy guy" (Prescott, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cycling Arizona: The Statewide Road Biking Guide (Paperback)

Yes there are 106 routes organized into 10 regions, and some good pictures. BUT ... the directions to the starting points of the routes are often inadequate and the maps are confusing and incomplete. If you are able to do your own additional research, this can be a useful guide, but it's disappointing as it is. Althought the route descriptions include a "degree of difficulty", they don't even say if they are paved or dirt. And many include dirt segments that would be unsuitable for a road bike. Too bad, with a little more work, this could be an excellent resource. As it is, you have to do a lot of additonal research on your own.