Synopses & Reviews
Majestic Oregon offers mountain bikers a stunning array of landscapes to explore. From sparkling snowfields and glaciers to sunset-colored deserts, and from rolling beach dunes to charming agricultural valleys, Oregon offers mountain bikers nearly unlimited diversity. And with so much to discover, you'll want to have the inside scoop on Oregon's trails. Mountain Bike! Oregon will help you explore the state's incredible wilderness while you discover its most unforgettable rides. This guide provides detailed information on almost 100 of the best rides in the state, including tours through the Cascades, Alvord Desert, Hells Canyon, and the popular community of Sisters, near Bend. From challenging single-track on rugged mountainsides to leisurely tours of forested valleys, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features 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 and vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna. (6 x 9, 432 pages, maps, b&w photos)
Synopsis
Give your mountain biking patrons a rolling head start with Mountain Bike! Oregon. Featuring 94 classic rides, Mountain Bike! Oregon takes fat-tire enthusiasts to the limit with detailed trail information and maps.
Laurie and Chris Leman, authors of Mountain Bike! Southern California and Mountain Bike! Washington, take readers on a free-wheeling tour of Oregon's spectacular, diverse landscapes. From sparkling snowfields and glaciers to huge tracts of verdant forests to scenic overlooks from rocky capes, bikers will discover a wonderland setting for attire fun. Mountain bikers of all skill levels and penchants won't want to miss such breathtaking destinations as the Cascades, Diamond Craters, Hells Canyon, and the popular community of Sisters near Bend, Oregon.