Best Bike Rides in the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)

by Todd Litman (Author), Suzanne Kort (Author)

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From the Back Cover
Fifty great treks through the spectacular scenery of the Pacific Northwest (British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) with total geographic coverage for the enthusiastic biker. Outlined are a diverse array of great tours, with challenging treks for the lean, mean veteran and pleasant excursions for the Sunday cycle. Included is a journey along the former logging roads showcasing the striking Olympic Peninsulas national forest, a ramble from the outskirts of Victoria, B.C. through lush farmlands and forest, and a ride on the Centennial Trail through Spokane, Washington, along a city river linking parks and historical sites. Every ride profile includes a rating of difficulty, information of general interest, elevation profiles, places to eat/rest, detailed directions and mileage, as well as a useful map. An appendix of touring clubs and other cycling resources is also featured. Todd Littman is past president of the Bicycle Federation of Washington and former state representative for the League of American Wheelmen. Suzanne Korts ecological background has provided her with a singular ability to select cycling routes for their intrinsic beauty and environmental interest. (5 x 7, 288 pages)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564407500
• ISBN-13: 978-1564407504
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #730,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good ride planning guide, September 13, 2000

By	B. A. Zimmerman "BAZZA" (Bellevue, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While there are several multi-day trips in the guide, this book is targeted at the more serious recreational rider who is looking for day rides of 25 to 60 miles. It covers quite a large area, mostly in Washington State, with general and detailed descriptions of the routes, augmented by line maps. One nice feature is that it details the vertical profile of each ride so you can see what you're getting into when it comes to climbing hills at various milage points in the rides.

I've ridden about 1/3 of the routes and have found the rides well planned and accurately described. There is always a place to stop for a break near mid-way, and often alternatives to shorten or lengthen the trip. A great book to get you in touch with quiet roads or bike trails that you otherwise may never discover.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Identifies great week long bicycle tours in the Northwest, May 21, 1998

By A Customer

Good reference of some of the favorite multi-day bicycle tours in the Northwest.