Mountain biking the Roaring Fork Valley [Paperback]

Richard Compton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1996

This mountain biking guidebook for central Colorado concentrates on the rides in the valley in which Aspen and Snowmass Village are situated. The Roaring Fork Valley's mountain bike rides are as varied and extensive as its world-famous skiing. The 65 road and trail rides in the valley stretching from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, were selected for their quality, variety, and location. There are rides to suit every taste, from that of a novice looking for an easy hour or two to that of a seasoned pro looking for an all-day grind. Maps and data on distance, elevation gain/loss, and difficulty are given for all the routes.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The Roaring Fork Valley's mountain bike rides are as varied and extensive as its world-famous skiing. No one, the author included, knows every route and variation, and miles of roads and trails are yet to be explored. The 65 rides presented here were selected for their quality, variety, and location. Almost anywhere in the valley are rides to suit every taste, from that of a novice looking for an easy hour or two to that of a seasoned pro looking for an all-day grind. Whether you're visiting the area for the first time or have lived here all your life, your appetite for backcountry adventure can be whetted in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. 65 Road and Trail Rides 20 Detailed Maps 26 Route Photographs

About the Author

Writer & photographer Richard Compton has ridden, hiked, climbed, and skied in the Roaring Fork Valley for over 20 years. The author of an earlier biking guide to the Aspen area, Richard has also published work in Outside, Powder, Mountain Bike and Cross-Country Skier. When not riding or writing, Richard teaches skiing in Aspen and works for environmental protection out of his home in El Jebel, which he shares with his wife Beverly, two cats, and a dog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: WHO Press (1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882426045
• ISBN-13: 978-1882426041
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,791,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Had some good trails, but..., April 23, 2011

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Kelly Vance (Sisters, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mountain biking the Roaring Fork Valley (Paperback)

A lot of the rides seemed to be on dirt roads. Would have preferred to see more singletrack... And the book ignores some of our favorite singletrack upvalley.