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Mountain Bike! Southern California [Paperback]

David Story (Author)
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America by Mountain Bike - Menasha Ridge October 1, 1998
From its beloved beaches to its ancient sequoia groves, the region that gave birth to mountain biking is an off-road biker's dream come true. Southern California offers a myriad of fat-tire adventures; take in a vista of mountain peaks one day and wonder at a painted desert the next. With so much to explore in this diverse wilderness, you'll need Mountain Bike! Southern California to lead you to its most fantastic and unforgettable rides.

Newly revised and expanded to include 100 of the best rides throughout this wilderness fantasyland, this guide offers aficionados a wealth of exploration. With so many trails covering such diverse terrain, there are rides to please mountain bikers of all tastes and skill levels. From paved suburban trails to the toughest single-track, 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.

This guide also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of recommendations for special interests.



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"Mountain Bike!, with titles on virtually every area of the U.S. The indexes are excellent and each guide includes photographs and at-a-glance information." Foreword, May 2000

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From its beloved beaches to its ancient sequoia groves, the region that gave birth to mountain biking is an off-road biker's dream come true. Southern California offers a myriad of fat-tire adventures; take in a vista of mountain peaks one day and marvel at a painted desert the next. With so much to explore in this diverse wilderness, you'll need Mountain Bike! Southern California to lead you to its most fantastic and unforgettable rides. Newly revised and updated with 100 of the best rides found throughout this natural fantasyland, this guide offers aficionados a wealth of exploration. With so many trails covering such different terrain, there are rides to please mountain bikers of all tastes and skill levels. From paved suburban trails to the toughest single-track, 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; a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Southern California also features vivid photographs, rich descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. (6 x 9, 400 pages, maps, b&w photos)
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 428 pages
  • Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 2nd edition (October 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0897322835
  • ISBN-13: 978-0897322836
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,862,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Colorfully written, detailed guide to mountain biking in CA., October 12, 1998
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I look for three things in guidebooks. 1. Advice that won't get me lost. 2. Information on stuff I didn't know about before. 3. A sign of wit or humor. All of these matter, and I'm happy to say they're all abundantly presented in this book. Compared to a lot of the regional mt. biking books, this one is superior. The trail directions are clear, the histories & backgrounds are enlightening, and best of all, it's not boring or geeky. The maps are good too; unlike other books, they have a new map for each new route, instead of cramming three routes onto one dinky page. I also get the feeling that these authors worked a little harder than a lot of guidebook writers, who seem to hit one area then try to milk four rides out of one trail. In contrast, this book seems to cover a vast area with a lot more discrimination. The rides I've done so far have been fun and easy to follow. What more can you ask?
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book and good selection of trails, March 6, 2002
This review is from: Mountain Bike! Southern California (Paperback)
Very well organized. The information is easily accessible and browseable. A little more detail on locations of trails in each area would be good (i.e. a general map for each area), maybe with GPS coordinates...
In any case a must if you live in South California.
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Would not recommend, August 21, 2010
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Not a fan of this book. Very limited selections, poor descriptions, and overall not good in my opinion.
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