100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Cycling Experiences (100 of a Lifetime)

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This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the vineyards of New Zealand to the peaks of Patagonia. Get your pedals turning with this ultimate guide to the 100 greatest bike routes around the world. Beautifully illustrated with National Geographic photography and divided by region, 100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime takes you across six continents to the most epic bike rides on the planet. Geared to everyone from expert riders to casual enthusiasts, this vibrant book offers a route for every type of biker, from quick jaunts in your own neighborhood to multi-week challenges. You’ll also find essential information—the best time to ride and spots to refuel, cultural highlights along each route, where to stay, and how to relax post-ride. Bucket list recommendations include: Delightful excursions on 45 miles of scenic, traffic-free carriage roads through Maine’s Acadia National Park A two-to-three-month expedition across the U.S. on the Trans-America Bicycle Trail from Oregon to Virginia Romantic and picturesque day trips across 130 miles of trails in the rural hills of Tuscany A multi-day ride along France’s classic Tour de Mont Aigual loop A summer trek through the Andes of Argentina and Chile A weeks-long trip through New Zealand’s Alps2Ocean Track, stretching from Mt. Cook to the Pacific Ocean Inspiring and authoritative, this information-packed book will be the ultimate resource for every kind of cyclist. Review: A Wide Variety of Places - My son is a bicyclist who would like to bike and travel the US and around the world. This book is everything I hoped for. It gives highlights and background information for each ride. It also discusses pitfalls and advice. For example one 3-day ride in a Utah desert trail, the book pointed out that there's no potable water. The biker would need to carry enough water for the trip which would be almost an extra 25 lbs at the start of the ride. Another route in the South takes the bicyclist on one of many ways escaping slave traveled to get to freedom. It gives some historical background as well as places to stop and sites to see. The book also provides the length of each trip and, when available, shortened versions of the routes. The pictures are beautiful. This book is well worth the money. Review: According to my son ”great book”!! - This was a gift for my son who is also a bicycle rider. I thought this would be inspiration for him to find other bike trails to explore He has said that the books were very interesting interesting as and has actually tried out a couple close to home.