Mountain Bike Guide

If youÕre looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) NealyÕs world. NealyÕs expertise (acquired through years of crash and burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings: drawings that will make you a much better rider. NealyÕs cartoon illustrations combine insight with humor and knowledge with humiliation. So, if you are ready to shorten the learning curve and master the advanced techniques of mountain biking, get ready to have some laughs and log a few miles with William Nealy.

Thousands of miles of world-class trails and jaw-dropping scenery make Colorado a mountain biking paradise. With coverage of all the best rides in the state from crazy descents of jagged peaks to quick afternoon rides for the whole family, The Mountain Biker's Guide to Colorado makes it easy to plan your next trip. Full-color photos, detailed maps, elevation profiles, and turn-by-turn directions mean less time lost in the woods and more time riding. Consistent technical and physical difficulty ratings let you choose the perfect ride, from a gentle Sunday cruise to an all-day epic. For before and after the ride, the book also includes tips on local camping, hotels, and restaurants.

Describes equipment and techniques for beginners and experts

The Great British Mountain Bike Trail Guide reveals the best trails to ride across the British Isles. Road-tested by experienced rider Clive Forth, this is a must-have resource for any mountain biker. • A comprehensive guide – covering the best purpose-built trail centres • Trail evaluation helps you decide which trail to ride: the grading, the facilities, the ride experience • Handy size, packed with clear maps, helpful photos and trail description • Trails from across Britain and Ireland featured.

This guide features 26 mountain bike rides in the Lake District, between 12km and 60km in length, suitable for various levels of mountain bikers. The book features industry-standard Ordnance Survey mapping, and is illustrated with action photography. It helps you to explore rides around Walna Scar, High Street and Borrowdale.

Forget about the espresso bars and concentrate on what makes Washington truly unique -- its magical and diverse landscapes! Former freelance race reporter for VeloNews, Alan Bennett, and veteran biking authors Laurie and Chris Leman have teamed up to bring mountain bikers an incredible collection of 87 breathtaking rides in Mountain Bike! Washington. Washington's diverse environment includes ocean beaches, tidelands, temperate rainforests, and freshwater lakes, all nestled amid towering peaks. And that's just the Olympic Peninsula! Biking enthusiasts will find plenty of trail options for all abilities -- from grueling single-track trails to family friendly routes -- in Wenatchee National Forest, the Mt. Adams area, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, and Capitol State Forest, among many other mountain bike friendly areas. So leave Seattle's grunge scene in the dust and enter Washington's haven of mountain bike options.

This handy guide offers more than 80 rides from the birthplace of the mountain bike revolution; from the top of Mount Tamalpais to the redwoods of Big Basin. Ride legendary Repack, Annadel State Park, Mount Diablo, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe State Park, and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Mountain biker, triathlete, and author Lorene Jackson offers tidbits on local history, wildlife, and points of interest to make this more than just a trail guide to the best mountain bike rides in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including rides in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco Peninsula.

A world of adventure is a pedal stroke away in Big Wonderful Wyoming. From easy-going singletrack coursing among wildlife and geysers to backcountry adventures through iconic mountain ranges, a mountain bike destination awaits you. In Wyoming Singletrack: A Mountain Bike Trail Guide, Wyoming native Jerimiah Rieman presents the finest rides in Wyoming and everything you need to know to plan an enjoyable and safe experience.

Readers can choose from scenic forest roads to hot singletrack and find the best rides around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Toas, Los Alamos, and the Sangre de Cristos. Includes comprehensive trail descriptions of more than 40 of the region's greatest mountain bike adventures, from beginner to advanced. In addition, detailed directions are also provided with difficulty ratings, elevation gain, trail contacts, and much more.