Epic Bike Rides of the World

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.

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