75 Classic Rides Colorado

Download or read book 75 Classic Rides Colorado written by Jason Sumner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Includes rides ranging from easy to epic • Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour • Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each ride Jason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to cover a bike race. It changed his life. He writes, “Becoming a cyclist meant exploring my home state in ways I never had before. Fifteen years and thousands of miles later, I get to share what I discovered with you.” This guide is intended for cyclists from novice to expert. It’s accessible, friendly, and fun, highlighting less-driven back roads, scenic views, epic mountain-pass challenges, and ambling routes. Each ride includes the following information: • Difficulty level • Distance • Average Time to complete • Elevation Gain • High Point • Best Season to ride • Maps/Info on land managers for reference • Directions to start of route • Description of ride: nature of the ride, sights along the way, best places for food/refueling, and more • Variations/Alternate Route details • Full map of route • Elevation profile • Photo

Download or read book 75 Classic Rides Washington written by Mike McQuaide and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download two rides from 75 Classic Rides Washington — Port Angeles-Lake Crescent Loop & Tonasket-Oroville-Palmer Lake Loop * 75 truly classic cycling routes range from family-friendly paved bicycle paths to epic mountain pass climbs * Full color with maps, photographs, and lively turn-by-turn descriptions From a 50-mile route around Orcas Island or a family trip along Seattle’s flat Burke-Gilman Trail, to a breathtaking climb up to Washington Pass from Winthrop—if you’re seeking the best road biking The Evergreen State has to offer, you can bet your bottom bracket you’ll find it in 75 Classic Rides: Washington. 75 Classic Rides is a new Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who’ve put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best road cycling routes across their given state. The focus is on one-day rides (a mix of loops and one-way courses), but you’ll also find suggestions for link-ups and some inspiring, longer routes for touring, including at least one cross-state route. Terrain varies from flat paved trails to epic mountain challenges. Each route description starts with the basic essentials to get you going: a brief overview, full-color map, elevation profile, difficulty level, round-trip distance, road conditions, and advice on the best season to ride. Full narrative descriptions tell what sights to expect, best towns for food or a cup of coffee, safety info on road shoulders and bike lanes, as well as turn-by-turn descriptions and mileage logs. Sample routes in 75 Classic Rides: Washington include: * Packwood–Paradise–Stevens Canyon * Skagit (Mostly) Flats * Hurricane Ridge * Yakima Canyon * Walla Walla–Middle Waitsburg Loop Click here for cue sheets for 75 Classic Rides Washington!

Download or read book Discovering Denver Parks written by Chris Englert and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use, informative, and fun guidebook covers the range of what Denver has to offer, from tiny pocket parks to expansive open space, classic park facilities to conservation zones. It even explores destination parks in the foothills just beyond the city. Each park’s listing includes: Icons for key features: accessibility, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trails, paved trails, lakefront, riverfront, spray park/wading pool, horseback riding and--because it’s Denver--winter sports. Notes for other major amenities, such as restrooms, shelters, playgrounds, and more Public transportation, driving, and parking directions Details on each park’s history and size History and descriptive highlights such as sledding hills, water features, mountain biking paths, and more Ways to extend your park visit with easy add-on walks or bike rides to other nearby parks or attractions Discovering Denver Parks will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun!

Download or read book Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills written by Jason Sumner and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your road cycling skills to the next level with the latest techniques, equipment, and skills. This completely revised edition of the popular handbook for everyday road cyclists is a comprehensive guide to road cycling skills and safety from the most trusted name in cycling, Bicycling magazine. Updated to include contemporary expert sources, fresh photography, and cutting-edge information on cycling technology, nutrition and supplementation, training, riding techniques, safety, and performance, this is a book no road cyclist should be without. You'll learn how to ensure your bike is in tip-top shape in 8 easy steps, prevent injury and knee pain, boost your efficiency with smooth pedaling and proper form, brake without wasting speed or wiping out, discover the benefits of riding in a paceline, and master the skills of riding in traffic. Packed with tips from professional cyclists, coaches, and experts, Bicycling Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills is the ultimate guide to riding faster, stronger, longer, and safer.

Download or read book Explorer's Guide Colorado written by Matt Forster and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A classy series with encyclopedic coverage."—National Geographic Explorer Colorado offers travelers unsurpassed access to the Rocky Mountains—whether your passion is exploring old mining towns, finding the best run at some of the world's best ski resorts, or roughing it in Rocky Mountain National Park. There's enough here to keep anyone busy year round. Explorer's Guide Colorado covers everything a traveler should see and do in this great state. From birding in the eastern plains to winery tours in Grand Junction—and everything in between. Features include hundreds of dining reviews as well as opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cottages. There are numerous up-to-date regional and downtown maps, and like all Explorer's Guides, this one provide handy icons that point out places of extra value, family-friendly establishments, wheelchair and wi-fi access, and lodgings that accept pets.

Download or read book Explorer's Guide Colorado (Third Edition) (Explorer's Complete) written by Matt Forster and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the natural and cultural wonders of the Centennial State Whether you’re looking to explore Colorado’s rising cities like Denver, where the sun shines 300 days a year, or its little-known hidden gems, the recommendations in this guide will lead you in the right direction. From the expansive eastern plains to the towering Rockies, you’ll be an expert in no time at all. The perfect mix of urban charm and natural beauty can be found in Boulder, one of Colorado’s most well-known cities. The city boasts a strong commitment to the environment and healthy living, as well as eclectic shops and restaurants scattered along its simple streets. Colorado’s culinary offerings can be enjoyed all across the state: through high-end restaurants serving wild game, French cuisine, unique street foods, and everything in-between. As with every title in the Explorer’s Guide series, you’ll be get fascinating local history, up-to-date maps, and advice from an expert author. Matt Forster seen everything Colorado has to offer and will help you make the most of your trip.

Download or read book Explorer's Guide Colorado's Classic Mountain Towns: A Great Destination: Aspen, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Vail & Winter Park (Explorer's Great Destinations) written by Evelyn Spence and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2007-05-29 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorado's spectacular ski towns—like Aspen, Vail, Telluride, and Crested Butte—offer far more than just skiing: they offer some of the best hiking, mountain biking, fishing, shopping, dining, and lodging in the world, and all year round to boot. Author Evelyn Spence, a former editor at Skiing magazine and avid outdoorswoman, has turned the state's classic mountain towns upside down to find quirky annual festivals, superb Rocky Mountain cuisine, historic B&Bs, trout-filled streams, powder-choked runs, Manhattan-worthy shopping, and jaw-dropping drives, and combine them in this unique travel guide. Whether you want to sleep under the stars or inside a toasty wilderness lodge, this guide will help you plan the ultimate Colorado mountain experience.