Mountain Bike! Virginia - Softcover

Randy Porter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897322487 ISBN 13: 9780897322485

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press, 1998

Synopsis

Follow in the steps of America's first settlers at Jamestown and uncover the adventures and challenges that define the Old Dominion. From historic converted rail trails to technical single track, Mountain Bike! Virginia will help you discover this state's most unforgettable rides.

You'll find detailed information on over 90 trails in coastal Virginia, the piedmont, northern Virginia, the mountains of western Virginia, and the Blue Ridge Highlands. Author Randy Porter gives you the lowdown on trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, York River State Park, Belle Isle, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the D.C. area, and many other fat-tire friendly places.

Each route profile features at-a-glance information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index.

Mountain Bike! Virginia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna and historical attractions, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on trail etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Follow the example of America's first settlers at Jamestown and discover the adventures and challenges that await you in the Old Dominion. Whether you're cruising alongside the Potomac after a visit to Mount Vernon or racing past a Civil War battlefield in the Highlands, Virginia's diverse geography and rich history are never far away on these rides. Neither is excitement. From converted railroad beds to technical single-track, Mountain Bike! Virginia will lead you on the state's most unforgettable rides. In this updated edition, you'll find detailed information on more than 90 trails in coastal Virginia, the piedmont, northern Virginia, Virginia's western mountains, and the Blue Ridge Highlands. Author Randy Porter gives you the lowdown on trails in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, York River State Park, Belle Isle, and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, as well as fat-tire friendly places near D.C. and other metropolitan areas. If it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features: at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map; helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index.Mountain Bike! Virginia also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, important safety information, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. (6 X 9, 400 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)

About the Author

Randy Porter, a "born-again" Virginian, has lived in the Old Dominion since 1968. After graduating with a M.Ed. in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, he moved to the Shenandoah Valley where he taught students with disabilities. His bicycling ventures have included partial ownership of a bicycle shop and cofounding Virginia¿s first commercial bicycle touring company.

Edition details

• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0897322487
• ISBN 13: 9780897322485
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368