Washington: A Guide to Washington's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides (Falcon Guides Mountain Biking) - Softcover

Poffenbarger, Amy; Poffenbarger, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762740817 ISBN 13: 9780762740819

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2006

Synopsis

Newly revised, this guide leads off-road cyclists to more than fifty top mountain bike rides in Washington State. The ride profiles include relief maps, elevation charts, detailed trail directions, and information on local attractions, cycling clubs, food, accommodations, and more.

About this title

About the Author

Amy Poffenbarger is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in Mountain Bike Magazine, Bicycle Retailer, Snow Country, American Bicyclist, and elsewhere. Mark Poffenbarger, Amy's husband and cycling companion, is a business owner and musician who has bicycled in Canada, Europe, and across the United States. Originally from Texas, the Poffenbargers relocated to the Pacific Northwest to be near the mountains, and today live and work in the Seattle area.

From the Back Cover

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
From the lush rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula to the rugged, glacier-capped northern Cascades, from the moonscaped ridges of Mount St. Helens to the Selkirk Mountains, Mountain Biking Washington profiles the greatest rides throughout this spectacular landscape. Local mountain bikers Amy and Mark Poffenbarger recommend their favorite routes, from easy family trips such as the Spruce Railroad Trail to hard-core technical rides such as Ranger Creek. You ll also get the inside track on local history, events and attractions, and wildlife.

Look inside to find:
GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles
Mile-by-mile directional cues
Tips on riding and trip preparation
Difficulty ratings, average riding times, best seasons, and more

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762740817
• ISBN 13: 9780762740819
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 283