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Mountain Bike! Virginia [Paperback]

Randy Porter (Author), Holly Brown (Author)
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February 1, 1998 Mountain Bike!
Follow in the steps of America's first settlers at Jamestown and uncover the adventures and challenges that define the Old Dominion. From historic converted rail trails to technical single track, Mountain Bike! Virginia will help you discover this state's most unforgettable rides.

You'll find detailed information on over 90 trails in coastal Virginia, the piedmont, northern Virginia, the mountains of western Virginia, and the Blue Ridge Highlands. Author Randy Porter gives you the lowdown on trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, York River State Park, Belle Isle, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the D.C. area, and many other fat-tire friendly places.

Each route profile features at-a-glance information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index.

Mountain Bike! Virginia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna and historical attractions, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on trail etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests.



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"Veteran cyclist, Randy Porter, takes readers into a world that's also filled with beauty in the new guide Mountain Bike! Virginia." - Southern Living


"This is a great book, with emphasis on tried-and-true routes where bikes are legal and welcome. Mountain Bike! Virginia is concise and delivers copious information with simple, almost elegant maps and descriptions." - Mid Atlantic Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Follow the example of America's first settlers at Jamestown and discover the adventures and challenges that await you in the Old Dominion. Whether you're cruising alongside the Potomac after a visit to Mount Vernon or racing past a Civil War battlefield in the Highlands, Virginia's diverse geography and rich history are never far away on these rides. Neither is excitement. From converted railroad beds to technical single-track, Mountain Bike! Virginia will lead you on the state's most unforgettable rides. In this updated edition, you'll find detailed information on more than 90 trails in coastal Virginia, the piedmont, northern Virginia, Virginia's western mountains, and the Blue Ridge Highlands. Author Randy Porter gives you the lowdown on trails in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, York River State Park, Belle Isle, and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, as well as fat-tire friendly places near D.C. and other metropolitan areas. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features: at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map; helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index.Mountain Bike! Virginia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, important safety information, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. (6 X 9, 400 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 1st edition (February 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0897322487
  • ISBN-13: 978-0897322485
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,441,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Wildly lost in Virginia, February 22, 2002
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Nick Wilkinson (Washington, D.C. USA) - See all my reviews
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The rides tht Porter describes are fine but directions to getting there are terrible.

I spent a long frustrating time in the car on the Presidents Day weekend trying to follow directions that were completely inaccurate. You CANNOT rely on his directions to get to the start of rides. Either he has never been there or he has scribbled down directions without thinking properly. He assumes you know the roads of Old Dominian like a Virginian

Outside Harrisonburg he talks about turning off the 33 onto the 613 (fine that worked), then turning left onto the 612. WRONG the road number is the 763 that eventually links to the 612. This little eeror cost me 2 hours

Outside Staunton he talks about turning off for one ride 14.5 west on the 250 - fine. He then dsecribes the turn off to another ride as being 25 miles west of Staunton. WRONG. The 2nd ride is 14.75 west on the 250 and the turn off can be seen from the first. With another mis-direction he cost me another 2 hours. Luckily an extremely helpful person in Deerfield set me straight

If you want to use this book get a detailed map of Virginia and a GPS system

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Virginia is for mountain bike lovers, March 26, 2000
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Porter has done an incredible job of ferreting out a wide range of supreme mountain bike destinations in Virginia. His conversational style of writing and accuracy make this book an indispensable guide for fat tire riders from beginners to experts. He covers the state from the coast to the mountain peaks like no other author has in a guide that offers information including difficulty level, length, and anecdotal remarks regarding any given area's history and natural history. If you have any inclination to pedal off the beaten path, Mountain Bike! Virginia by Randy Porter should be your first stop. And you, too, will agree that Virginia is for mountain bike lovers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars this book rocks!, December 3, 2009
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very straight forward, comprehensive description of trail, maps. most informative mountain bike trail book for the area by far.
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