Synopses & Reviews
Readers will find detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Utah, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours. Elevation profiles, recommendations for accommodations and restaurants, information on local events and attractions, and special attention to traffic conditions and road hazards make this an indispensable guide for Utah cyclists. ***
Spring 2010 brings three new titles to FalconGuides’ Road Biking® Seriesto Illinois, Ohio, and Utah. Presenting a choice selection of approximately forty carefully designed rides throughout their state, local cyclists provide a personal tour of all the beauty and diversity the routes have to offer. They highlight not only the unique features along the roads themselves but also of the people, the ecology, and the history of the area. Each book includes:
Detailed maps and directions
Rides for every fitness level and ability--from short, easy rambles of around 10 miles to more challenging 100+ mile classics
In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards
Recommended accommodations and restaurants
Vivid descriptions of points of interest
Options to create longer or shorter rides
Synopsis
Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Utah, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.
Synopsis
Yes, there is road biking in Utah! The Beehive State is not just a mountain biking mecca, it also boasts thousands of miles of paved roads—roads that unveil the full breadth of the states natural splendors, including arches, basins, canyons, deserts, dunes, flats, lakes, mountains, ridges, and rivers. Thats not to mention communities rich in history, festivals, picturesque settings, and even legends. Featuring forty rides throughout the state, including the Wasatch Front and areas well beyond,
Road Biking Utah provides a personal tour of all the beauty and diversity Utah has to offer. Look inside to find:
• Detailed maps and mile-by-mile directions
• Rides for every fitness level and ability, from an easy 10-mile ramble to a 106-mile classic
• In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards
• Recommended accommodations and restaurants
• Vivid descriptions of points of interest
About the Author
Wayne Cottrell is a former longtime resident of Utah who actively participated in the states road bike racing and duathlon scene. One highlight of his Utah cycling days was his participation in the 1996 Olympic torch relay, featured in an issue of Cycling Utah.