Cycling the Pacific Coast: The Complete Guide from Canada to Mexico - Softcover

Thorness, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594859868 ISBN 13: 9781594859861

Publisher: Mountaineers Books, 2017

Synopsis

• Covers the entire 2,000-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including alternate and side-route options
• Information on lodging, camping, loading the bike, safe cycling, road conditions, weather, and more

The Pacific Coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the U.S., according to Mountaineers Books' non-profit partner, the Adventure Cycling Association. And for 33 years, our very own Bicycling the Pacific Coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable route--until now! Cycling the Pacific Coast continues the trusted legacy with an all-new, completely re-ridden, and fully comprehensive guidebook from Bill Thorness, featuring the most current, up-to-date beta on this amazing route. <p/> Cycling the Pacific Coast is organized in five sections--Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California--and is useful to riders who plan to do the trip as one epic ride, or break it up to peddle sections at a time. Features include:

• Suggested itineraries for the entire ride, or for one- and two-week trips
• Logistics for getting to/from ride sections
• Airport and train-station connections in all major cities (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego)
• Alternate routes to take on Vancouver Island (Canada), Washington's Olympic Peninsula, and Northern California's "Lost Coast"
• Interesting and fun side trip destinations in 5 cities, on 2 islands, and in 2 wine country regions

New bike tourers will find equipment information, packing advice, and safety tips, among other helpful trip suggestions. And all riders will find the guidance to experience the trip of a lifetime.

About this title

About the Author

Bill Thorness is a Seattle-based writer who has been working in the field since 1985. His book credits include two travel guidebooks on bicycling, both from Mountaineers Books; two books on edible gardening, another area of personal interest and professional effort, both from Skipstone Press; and a co-authored history of a business leader. Bill's work as a journalist has spanned regional general interest, nonprofit, business and online media. He is currently a freelance travel writer for The Seattle Times. Along with writing and editing skills, Bill is an accomplished public speaker and instructor, from in person to virtual and video courses. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Author's Guild, the Northwest Editors Guild and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. See his work at www.billthorness.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1594859868
• ISBN 13: 9781594859861
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 256