100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Cycling Experiences by Smith, Roff

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

This inspiring illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals the ultimate bucket list destinations for cyclists, from the...
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Author: Roff Smith
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Language: English
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100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Cycling Experiences by Smith, Roff

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

$35.00

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

$35.00
Author: Roff Smith
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Roff Smith
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 11/07/2023
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.22lbs
Size: 8.76h x 8.90w x 1.04d
ISBN: 9781426222658


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2024 pg. 119

About the Author
Roff Smith is an award-winning magazine writer and photographer and long-time contributor to National Geographic. Formerly a senior writer on the staff of Time magazine, he has had work published in Newsweek, Nature, Smithsonian, Islands, Australian Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller, Lonely Planet Traveller, National Geographic Adventure, Atlas Obscura, and NPR. Over more than 25 years on assignments, his work has taken him to every continent and more than 100 countries. He is the writer and photographer behind "Travels at Home: A Cyclist on the English Landscape," inspired by journeys he took on his bike close to home at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can follow him at theartoftheride.com.

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