Bicycling Los Angeles County: A Guide To Great Road Bike Rides - Softcover
From the serenity of coastal beaches to the majestic San Gabriel Mountains and the tight canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles is a cyclist's paradise. The vistas are spectacular, the terrain fun to ride and the sights are include some of Hollywood's best-known landmarks. Bicycling Los Angeles County takes riders on 40 different rides throughout Southern California's most popular destination. Rides encompass the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains, star homes of Beverly Hills, and the coastal bike paths. The guide also gives avid roadies something extra: some of Los Angeles' most popular group rides are detailed for riders who want a more challenging and social outing. Bicycling Los Angeles County offers scenic photos, descriptions of native flora and fauna, local cycling history, and is the first road cycling guide for Los Angeles that employs GPS data and precise maps based on the routes as actually ridden. With some of the most extensive and scenic road biking in the United States, Los Angeles County riders now have an expert guide to 40 of the best road rides in their own backyard. Researched and written by world-class road biker Patrick Brady, Bicycling Los Angeles combines first-hand road research with GPS map-making technology. From the descriptive narrative and crucial at-a-glance info to the cutting-edge ride maps and elevation profiles, Brady definitively shows riders how to get there, what to expect, and how to get the most out of each ride.
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About the Author:
Patrick Brady has been photographing and writing about cycling for more than 15 years. He has served as an editor of Bicycle Guide and is the publisher of Asphalt Magazine.
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Palos Verdes Estates is one of the most affluent communities in Los Angeles County and it shows. The homes here are unfailingly gorgeous with architectural features to capitalize on their truly million-dollar views. And because beautiful homes demand equally beautiful lawns, you’ll see an incredible array of flora. The area’s mild climate means that you’ll see three or four varieties of lavender, plus hydrangea, California poppies, bougainvillea, bird of paradise, many different roses and more. This is one climb worth taking it easy on and looking around.
Via Del Monte is a lightly traveled residential street and features a wide shoulder for much of the climb. Your best views initially will be on your right. Between a few of the homes you’ll be able to see the beach extending from Torrance through Redondo and Hermosa Beaches up to Manhattan Beach. On clear days you’ll be able to see across the bay to the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu.
Shortly after the climb’s only switchback, the gradient will gently roll off to a flat approximately 200 yards long. The north side of the street features a steep hillside and is devoid of homes; this is the perfect spot to pull over and take one of the best views in the area. To the northeast you’ll see the San Gabriel Mountains, while to northwest you’ll take in a much better view of the Santa Monica Mountains and the coastline of Malibu clear to Point Dume.
Via Del Monte is a lightly traveled residential street and features a wide shoulder for much of the climb. Your best views initially will be on your right. Between a few of the homes you’ll be able to see the beach extending from Torrance through Redondo and Hermosa Beaches up to Manhattan Beach. On clear days you’ll be able to see across the bay to the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu.
Shortly after the climb’s only switchback, the gradient will gently roll off to a flat approximately 200 yards long. The north side of the street features a steep hillside and is devoid of homes; this is the perfect spot to pull over and take one of the best views in the area. To the northeast you’ll see the San Gabriel Mountains, while to northwest you’ll take in a much better view of the Santa Monica Mountains and the coastline of Malibu clear to Point Dume.
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- PublisherReadHowYouWant
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1459617967
- ISBN 13 9781459617964
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages444
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