Mountain Bike! Wisconsin - Softcover

Phil Van Valkenberg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 089732269X ISBN 13: 9780897322690

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press, 1998

With an incredible 107 classic rides in 12 regions, Mountain Bike! Wisconsin delivers an awesome dose of fat-tire fun. From historic wagon routes to ancient Native American villages to scenic views of lighthouses and boats on the metal blue waters of Lake Michigan, Mountain Bike! Wisconsin will introduce you to the thrill of exploring this magnificent state while helping you uncover its most unforgettable rides. This guide provides detailed information on trails throughout the state, including many in Kettle Moraine State Forest, Devils Lake area, Door County, Kickapoo Valley, Nicolet National Forest, Northwoods Lake Land, and Chequamegon National Forest. Veteran author Phil Van Valkenberg has uncovered a diverse collection of classic trails that offer something to fat-tire enthusiasts of all abilities and tastes. From a family cruise that allow even kids with training wheels to join in the sport to roller-coaster single-track that constantly challenges your bike-handling skills, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Wisconsin also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests.

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From the Back Cover:

With an incredible 104 classic rides in 12 regions, the completely updated second edition of Mountain Bike! Wisconsin delivers an awesome dose of fat-tire fun. From historic wagon routes to ancient Native American villages to scenic views of lighthouses and boats on the metal blue waters of Lake Michigan, this guide will introduce you to the thrill of exploring this magnificent state and help you uncover its most unforgettable rides.Mountain Bike! Wisconsin provides detailed information on trails throughout the state, including many in and around Kettle Moraine State Forest, Devils Lake, Door County, Kickapoo Valley and more.From monumental single-track ascents to leisurely riders through breathtaking scenery, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. This guide also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms and tips on mountain biking etiquette. (6 x 9, 384 pages, maps, b&w photos)

About the Author:

Phil Van Valkenberg, who lives in Cable, Wisconsin, fell in love with off-road biking in the 1970s and has since founded two regional fat-tire festivals and written seven bicycling books.

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