Written by experienced cyclists who know their way around the West Coast's mountains and back roads, this guide contains detailed planning information to get bikers on track as well as two-colour maps and anecdotes to make the miles fly by.
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A gem -- especially for Southern California,
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This review is from: Cycling USA: West Coast (Lonely Planet Cycling Guides) (Paperback)
I don't know how well this book handles Oregon and Washington, but the Southern California section is outstanding -- meticulous attention to detail both in terms of road info and in terms of background on towns and accommodations. Also, there is tons of fascinating stuff here on local natural history, place-specific cultural lore, and interesting goings-on, all worth many times the price of the book. The writers seem to be in love with this part of the world, and their enjoyment of it is contagious. For anyone planning to ride along the part of the coast south of San Francisco (including Catalina Island), you will be missing out on a lot of useful information if you don't get hold of this gem. ENJOY!!
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Cycling USA west coast,
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Interesting guide book. The routes are well explained and detailed enough to not let you worry about getting lost. Well worth the money
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A broad survey,
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This review is from: Cycling USA: West Coast (Lonely Planet Cycling Guides) (Paperback)
I was looking for something with more depth. This scratches a very broad surface of the more popular rides. One can get much of this info on the Internet, perhaps making this book obsolete.
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Bicycles were introduced to the USA by aristocratic Europeans not long after Baron von Drais patented his 'Draisienne' in 1817. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twisting steep descent, cable adjusting barrel, cable anchor bolt, route undulates, moderate climb, pannier racks, steep winding descent, coin showers, front panniers, tent sites cost, elevation profiles, gradual climb, information about accommodations, cantilever brakes, outward route, handlebar bag, total elevation gain, front derailleur, rear derailleur, chain breaker, cycle touring, saddle height, boxed text, bikes cost, bike storage Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Santa Monica, Columbia River, Santa Cruz, Catalina Island, North America, Native American, Getting There, New York, Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean, San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada, Port Townsend, Coast Hwy, Monterey Bay, Palos Verdes, Port Hueneme, Two Harbors, Yosemite Valley, Crater Lake, Willamette Valley New!
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Bicycles were introduced to the USA by aristocratic Europeans not long after Baron von Drais patented his 'Draisienne' in 1817. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twisting steep descent, cable adjusting barrel, cable anchor bolt, route undulates, moderate climb, pannier racks, steep winding descent, coin showers, front panniers, tent sites cost, elevation profiles, gradual climb, information about accommodations, cantilever brakes, outward route, handlebar bag, total elevation gain, front derailleur, rear derailleur, chain breaker, cycle touring, saddle height, boxed text, bikes cost, bike storage Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, Santa Monica, Columbia River, Santa Cruz, Catalina Island, North America, Native American, Getting There, New York, Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean, San Luis Obispo, Sierra Nevada, Port Townsend, Coast Hwy, Monterey Bay, Palos Verdes, Port Hueneme, Two Harbors, Yosemite Valley, Crater Lake, Willamette Valley New!
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