Mountain Bike! Southern California, 3rd: A Guide to the Classic Trails - Softcover

Story, David; Leman, Laurie; Leman, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897323939 ISBN 13: 9780897323932

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Pr, 2001

Synopsis

Offers a myriad of fat-tire adventures; take in a vista of mountain peaks one day and wonder at a painted desert the next. Includes 100 of the best rides throughout this wilderness fantasyland

About this title

From the Back Cover:

From its beloved beaches to its ancient sequoia groves, the region that gave birth to mountain biking is an off-road biker's dream come true. Southern California offers a myriad of fat-tire adventures; take in a vista of mountain peaks one day and marvel at a painted desert the next. With so much to explore in this diverse wilderness, you'll need Mountain Bike! Southern California to lead you to its most fantastic and unforgettable rides. Newly revised and updated with 100 of the best rides found throughout this natural fantasyland, this guide offers aficionados a wealth of exploration. With so many trails covering such different terrain, there are rides to please mountain bikers of all tastes and skill levels. From paved suburban trails to the toughest single-track, 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; a rescue index. Mountain Bike! Southern California also features vivid photographs, rich 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. (6 x 9, 400 pages, maps, b&w photos)

About the Author:

David Story has written numerous articles for Bike magazine, Mountain Bike, and others, and organized races in the early days of the sport. He lives in Santa Monica, California. Laurie and Chris Leman met while leading bike tours in the Canadian Rockies and haven't stopped since. They live in Ketchum, Idaho.

About this edition

• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0897323939
• ISBN 13: 9780897323932
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 400