Best Bike Rides Denver and Boulder: Great Recreational Rides in the Front Range Area (Best Bike Rides Series) - Softcover

Hurst, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762782528 ISBN 13: 9780762782529

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2013

Synopsis

Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, point-by-point miles and directions, and GPS coordinates of starting and finishing points.

About this title

About the Author

Robert Hurst is a native Coloradan who is just happy to be in one piece after working for more than ten years as a professional bike messenger in Denver. He has cycled more than 180,000 miles and 18,000 hours in heavy traffic. He celebrates his continued survival by spending time in the mountains, and by riding the world's most excellent trails. Mr. Hurst is also the author of The Cyclist's Manifesto, The Art of Cycling, Mountain Biking Colorado's San Juan Mountains and Road Biking Colorado's Front Range.

From the Back Cover

Hidden in and around Denver and Boulder are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Denver and Boulder describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides it s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you ll be riding, the GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and color photos of one the ride s features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.

Look inside to find:
Detailed maps and directions
Rides that explore the city as well as the surrounding area.
A variety of rides, from 5-mile trail rides to 60-mile destination rides
and everything in between
In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain,
traffic conditions, and road hazards
Interesting facts about each area
Options to create longer or shorter rides

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762782528
• ISBN 13: 9780762782529
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288