Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World

Discover 200 epic bike rides around the world with this definitive collection of stories and recommendations from real cyclists, to inspire your next two-wheeled adventure. Pedal along Cuba's Caribbean coast surrounded by lush landscapes; bike through gorgeous rice terraces in Vietnam; circle Lake Constance and find Alpine views on every corner. With tales of 50 unforgettable cycling routes and suggestions of three bonus rides around the world for each story, this is the ultimate book of inspiration for the cyclist in your life. Inside Epic Bike Rides of the World : 50 awe-inspiring stories of bike rides around the world, organised by continent A further 150 suggestions of similar must-do cycling trips Challenge level grading for each route varies from easy to harder and epic Stunning photography brings each bike ride to life Essential information, maps and practical details on where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay, and more Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray Written by Lonely Planet and a team of expert contributors Featured bike trips include: Africa –Tour d'Afrique, Riding the Rif. Americas –Cuba's Southern Rollercoaster, Mountain Biking in Moab, Manhattan Circumnavigation. Asia –Bikepacking in Mongolia, Sri Lankan Sightseeing, China's Wild West. Europe –Bavarian Beer Ride, West Cork's Wild Coast, Pedalling the Spanish Picos. Oceania –Beaches and Bicycles in Adelaide, The Old Ghost Road, The Acheron Way. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just getting started, an epic bike ride awaits you in this unmissable collection of cycling adventures to last a lifetime.

Discover 200 epic bike rides around the world with this definitive collection of stories and recommendations from real cyclists, to inspire your next two-wheeled adventure. Pedal along Cuba's Caribbean coast surrounded by lush landscapes; bike through gorgeous rice terraces in Vietnam; circle Lake Constance and find Alpine views on every corner. With tales of 50 unforgettable cycling routes and suggestions of three bonus rides around the world for each story, this is the ultimate book of inspiration for the cyclist in your life. Inside Epic Bike Rides of the World : 50 awe-inspiring stories of bike rides around the world, organised by continent A further 150 suggestions of similar must-do cycling trips Challenge level grading for each route varies from easy to harder and epic Stunning photography brings each bike ride to life Essential information, maps and practical details on where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay, and more Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray Written by Lonely Planet and a team of expert contributors Featured bike trips include: Africa –Tour d'Afrique, Riding the Rif. Americas –Cuba's Southern Rollercoaster, Mountain Biking in Moab, Manhattan Circumnavigation. Asia –Bikepacking in Mongolia, Sri Lankan Sightseeing, China's Wild West. Europe –Bavarian Beer Ride, West Cork's Wild Coast, Pedalling the Spanish Picos. Oceania –Beaches and Bicycles in Adelaide, The Old Ghost Road, The Acheron Way. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just getting started, an epic bike ride awaits you in this unmissable collection of cycling adventures to last a lifetime.

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started. The book is organised by continent. In the Americas we join a family bikepacking trip in Ecuador; we pedal the Natchez Trace Parkway and stop at legendary music spots; we ride the Pacific Coast Highway in Oregon and California; go mountain biking in Moab and Canada; and explore the cities of Buenos Aires and New York by bicycle. European rides include easy-going trips around Lake Constance, along the Danube and the Loire, and coast-to-coast routes; routes in Tuscany, Spain and Corsica; and professional journeys up Mt Ventoux and around the Tour of Flanders. In Asia, we venture through Vietnam's valleys; complete the Mae Hong Son circuit in northern Thailand; cross the Indian Himalayas; and pedal through Bhutan. And in Australia and New Zealand we take in Tasmania and Queensland by mountain bike; cycle into Victoria's high country and around Adelaide on road bikes; and try some of New Zealand's celebrated cycle trails. Each ride is illustrated with stunning photography and a map. A toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - helps riders plan their own trips. There are also suggestions for three more similar rides around the world for each story. Each piece shows how cycling is a fantastic way to get to know a place, a people and their culture. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated hardback. From family-friendly, sightseeing urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from France and Italy, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia and Patagonia. These journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started. The book is organised by continent. In the Americas we join a family bikepacking trip in Ecuador; we pedal the Natchez Trace Parkway and stop at legendary music spots; we ride the Pacific Coast Highway in Oregon and California; go mountain biking in Moab and Canada; and explore the cities of Buenos Aires and New York by bicycle. European rides include easy-going trips around Lake Constance, along the Danube and the Loire, and coast-to-coast routes; routes in Tuscany, Spain and Corsica; and professional journeys up Mt Ventoux and around the Tour of Flanders. In Asia, we venture through Vietnam's valleys; complete the Mae Hong Son circuit in northern Thailand; cross the Indian Himalayas; and pedal through Bhutan. And in Australia and New Zealand we take in Tasmania and Queensland by mountain bike; cycle into Victoria's high country and around Adelaide on road bikes; and try some of New Zealand's celebrated cycle trails. Each ride is illustrated with stunning photography and a map. A toolkit of practical details - where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay and more - helps riders plan their own trips. There are also suggestions for three more similar rides around the world for each story. Each piece shows how cycling is a fantastic way to get to know a place, a people and their culture. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, gift and lifestyle books and stationery, as well as an award-winning website, magazines, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)