Foghorn Outdoors Northern California Biking: 150 of the Best Road and Trail Rides (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Whether your tastes run to fat tires or skinny tires, Campagnolo or Rockshox, the San Francisco Bay Area is an undisputed mecca for cyclists..." (more)
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Devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, bikers, and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guidebooks are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors. Each book is an excursion guide packed with the latest information on a variety of adventures near and far. Foghorn Outdoors: Northern California Biking features 150 of the most scenic routes in regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Mendocino, Wine Country, Tahoe, Yosemite, and Big Sur. Also highlighted are rides for mountain bikers, road cyclists, and recreational riders of all abilities, including those pulling trailers or sporting training wheels. Each route is rated for level of difficulty, terrain, mileage, estimated riding time, and elevation gain; and every ride description includes a route map, elevation profile, and a black and white photo. Mile-by-mile route details include where to stop for water, groceries, cafes, picnics, parks, short hikes, historic sites, and more. Additional advice offers tips on equipment and clothing, rules of the road and trail, bike maintenance tips, and a listing of regional bike shops.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; illustrated edition edition (October 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566914221
• ISBN-13: 978-1566914222
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #314,112 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource, July 11, 2007

By	Elizabeth Levy "Founder & Principal, Optimal ... (Soquel, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book organizes all of its road rides and off-road rides together in 8 geographic areas in Northern California, and includes difficulty ratings, distance, time, elevation profile, map, directions and useful descriptions for each ride. What I like best is the author's lists of "best" bike rides in 12 different categories, such as Best Oceanfront Rides, Best Rides for Wildlife Viewing, and Best Rides to Waterfalls, among others. It covers more routes than any other bike guide I've seen or owned.

5.0 out of 5 stars very handy indeed, February 2, 2004

By	S. Sivasubramaniyam (Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am an avid biker (http://www.sujee.net/outdoors/biking/) and this book has found a permanant place in my camel-back! I have read/bought my share of biking books in Northern california. But I liked this one better b/c

A) rides are clearly classified mountain or road : this seems trivial, but more than once I had turned up to a trail with my road bike, just to find out the trail is not paved / dirt.

B) Every ride has clearly marked 'how to get there' 'difficulty' and 'elevation maps', etc.

C) All rides are neatly catogorized into locations and a very easy to use reference / Table of Contents

D) Plenty of rides for every level. Most of them have a little 'insider tips' as well.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, September 9, 2007

By	Dr.JNixt (Mid-Town, USA) - See all my reviews

Gobs of information! This book didn't leave me on an abandoned trial that is blocked by a new housing development like SOME BOOKS. Recommended!