Synopses & Reviews
Now in its third edition, Bay Area Bike Rides has proven an invaluable resource to bike riders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. A collection of 51 scenic and exhilarating rides in the Bay Area-updated with 13 new rides, additional images, and all in a more compact and portable size-Bay Area Bike Rides offers superbly detailed maps, handy mileage logs, and thorough descriptions of the terrain and points of interest along each trail. Magnificent ocean views, stately redwood forests, and numerous public parks and recreation sites make the San Francisco Bay Area a bicyclists dream. Everyone from beginners to experienced cyclists will find Bay Area Bike Rides an indispensable guide to making the most of recreational cycling in the Bay Area all year round.
Synopsis
From Sonoma and Napa counties to the South Bay, scenic ocean vistas, stately redwood forests, and numerous public parks offer unparalleled, year-round recreation for bicyclists in the Bay Area. This new edition of a perennially popular guide for mountain bikers and touring cyclists includes over 50 rides, each featuring a concise map, mileage log, and a detailed description of local terrain. Complete with 11 brand-new routes, a helpful chapter on local transit systems, a bibliography, and an index, this handy volume will inspire bicyclists at every level of experience to make the most of the exciting cycling opportunities throughout the Bay Area.
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Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-174) and index.
About the Author
Ray Hosler, a former bicycle columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, currently lives in Santa Clara, California. For him, bicycling isn't just recreation, it's a way of life.