Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die by Chris Santella

Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die

Biking Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations

Chris Santella

Abrams Press · Print & ebook · October 1, 2012

“OMG views, killer hills and open road . . . everything a pedal pusher could ask for.” —Fitness magazine Plan your next biking vacation, or live vicariously, with this beautiful guide to 50 of the world’s best places to ride a bicycle, as chosen by expert cyclists who have been there.

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Who it’s for
Cyclists of any level planning a biking trip
Themes
Cycling travel, Outdoor adventure, Biking destinations
Genres
Cycling Travel, Cycling, Sports Travel

About this book

“OMG views, killer hills and open road . . . everything a pedal pusher could ask for.” —Fitness magazine Plan your next biking vacation, or live vicariously, with this beautiful guide to 50 of the world’s best places to ride a bicycle, as chosen by expert cyclists who have been there. Biking is booming as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and here Chris Santella explores trips for cyclists of every level.

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He covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world. Each location, in addition to advice from experts, is brought to life with stunning color photographs. Some of these are popular biking spots that are on everyone’s bucket list. Some may be new to even serious riders. Locations include: - Arizona: Grand Canyon—North Rim - Belgium: Flanders - British Columbia: Okanagan Valley - California: Eastern Sierra, Wine Country - Costa Rica: Arenal to Guanacaste - France: Provence - Ireland: Connemara - Italy: Sardinia - Michigan: Leelanau Peninsula - South Africa: Cape Town - Vermont: Champlain Valley Whether you’re a serious biker training for years, or just someone looking for adventure and some healthy time outdoors, Santella and his experts offer you a smorgasbord of dream vacations to choose from. So, start reading and start peddling! Books in the Fifty Places to Go series are the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life—whether they’re planning their next trip or dreaming from their armchair.

Who it’s for

  • Cyclists of any level planning a biking trip
  • Readers seeking cycling destinations to imagine from home

Where it sits

Cycling Travel89%
Cycling63%
Sports Travel43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Aerobics
  • Cycling
  • Adventure Travel
  • Sports Travel
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  • Cycling Travel
Authors
Chris Santella
Publisher
Abrams Press
Published
October 1, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Cycling travel · Outdoor adventure · Biking destinations
Reading lane
Aerobics