Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World - (Paperback)

About the Book

Discover 200 of the best places to ride a bike in this beautifully illustrated paperback. From family-friendly, urban rides to epic adventures off the beaten track. Destinations range from Europe, for the world's great bike races, to the wilds of Mongolia. These journeys will inspire, whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started.

Book Synopsis

Discover 200 epic bike rides around the world with this definitive collection of stories and recommendations from real cyclists, to inspire your next two-wheeled adventure.

Pedal along Cuba's Caribbean coast surrounded by lush landscapes; bike through gorgeous rice terraces in Vietnam; circle Lake Constance and find Alpine views on every corner. With tales of 50 unforgettable cycling routes and suggestions of three bonus rides around the world for each story, this is the ultimate book of inspiration for the cyclist in your life.

Inside Epic Bike Rides of the World:

• 50 awe-inspiring stories of bike rides around the world, organised by continent
• A further 150 suggestions of similar must-do cycling trips
• Challenge level grading for each route varies from easy to harder and epic
• Stunning photography brings each bike ride to life
• Essential information, maps and practical details on where to start and finish, how to get there, where to stay, and more
• Beautiful and vibrant book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray
• Written by Lonely Planet and a team of expert contributors
• Featured bike trips include: Africa-Tour d'Afrique, Riding the Rif. Americas-Cuba's Southern Rollercoaster, Mountain Biking in Moab, Manhattan Circumnavigation. Asia-Bikepacking in Mongolia, Sri Lankan Sightseeing, China's Wild West. Europe-Bavarian Beer Ride, West Cork's Wild Coast, Pedalling the Spanish Picos. Oceania-Beaches and Bicycles in Adelaide, The Old Ghost Road, The Acheron Way.

Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just getting started, an epic bike ride awaits you in this unmissable collection of cycling adventures to last a lifetime.

Review Quotes

"Bicycle travel is about going slowly, exploring the world and seeing it for the first time, also bringing back the most indelible memories about the people you've met. Epic Bike Rides of the World by Lonely Planet reveals the most epic bike rides in the world, from easy-going, family-friendly rides and urban sightseeing routes to epic adventures off the beaten track. From a 7,500 mile pedal through Africa to a remote ride over the Mongolian plains, the worlds most epic biking routes have been revealed in this beautifully illustrated hardback."

-- (02/01/2018)

"Armchair cyclists and pro-level pedalers alike will find many new reasons to hit the road."--O, The Oprah Magazine (09/01/2016)

"Armchair, beginner and hardcore cyclists will thrill to the pictures and diverse biking routes outlined in this substantial hardcover book."--Newsday (09/01/2016)

"At first glance, what stands out most about this volume is its beauty--the gorgeous cover, the breathtaking interior photos full of personality, the maps that are simple and useful yet visually appealing. But that level of excellence and attention to detail simply befits the beautiful world these memorable bike rides showcase, and this volume contains information and insight that reach far beneath the surface...The book has the expertise and excellence you'd expect from Lonely Planet. It is best suited to experienced cyclists, but it by no means requires the most advanced skills, readers are assured."-- (09/01/2016)

"Avid cyclists will want to get their hands on this Lonely Planet title. Covering more than 200 trails--including family-friendly jaunts and epic off-the-beaten-path asides-- from the Pacific Coast Highway to Patagonia, it's sure to inspire your 2018 travels."-- (09/01/2016)

"Beautifully illustrated hardback...These journeys will inspire - whether you are an experienced cyclist or just getting started."-- (09/01/2016)

"More than a laundry list of the world's most beautiful bike paths, this hardcover book presents a bevy of first-person accounts of 50 cycling routes from 30 countries. Get inspired, and then find out what you need to do to get you and your two wheels there, from the experts at Lonely Planet."-- (09/01/2016)

"This eye-catching and inspirational work provides ample encouragement to even the most novice cyclist to get out and experience a new biking adventure...gives readers hundreds of ideas."-- (09/01/2016)

"This is a peach of a read: aspirational and ambitious, it's perfect for cyclists who might be getting a little tired of following the same rutted path every day"--Burton Mail (09/01/2016)