Download or read book Mountain Biking Crested Butte written by Bob D'Antonio and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers pumping climbs, wild downhills, and fabulous switchbacks through conifer forests and open grasslands. Features over 20 of the top trails in the area, with trail maps, detailed directions, difficulty ratings and much more, all packed into a pocket-size package.
Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Bill Strickland and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the sport of mountain biking and includes information about the basic equipment, techniques, tricks, and training needed for the sport.
Download or read book Crested Butte written by Duane Vandenbusche and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crested Butte rises 8,885 feet above sea level on the edge of the beautiful Elk Mountains in the Gunnison Country of Colorado's Western Slope. Between Crested Butte and Aspen, 25 miles to the north, are six 14,000-foot-high peaks with 12,000-foot-high passes and scenery that takes the breath away. Crested Butte began as a silver camp but soon turned into one of the great coal towns of the West, with a rich ethnic heritage evolved from the mining camps. In the 21st century, Crested Butte is a tourist town of 1,500 residents highlighted by the Mount Crested Butte Ski Area, the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, and its wonderful wildflower and music festivals. The town today is what it always has been, "the queen jewel of the Elk Mountains."
Download or read book Mountain Biking Colorado written by Stephen Hlawaty and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where else can mountain bikers complement a day's bike ride with a dizzying glissade down a mid-August snowfield? Where else can they descend nearly 40 miles through five biogeographical zones? Where else can they catch a major league game and be ripping along rocky singletrack 30 minutes later? Colorado, that's where. Snow in August, lighting above timberline, and 100 degree desert temperatures are all to be expected in the sport of Colorado mountain biking. As the country's highest state, Colorado offers its mountain bikers a unique perspective into the sport and raises the bar for all who ride. Under the expert guidance of local cyclist Stephen Hlawaty, come admire the beauty and revere the majesty that is Colorado. From this newly revised book, cyclists can expect exhaustive and comprehensive trail descriptions of more than 50 of the state's greatest mountain bike adventures, from beginner to advanced. Included are GPS-quality, digitally designed relief maps, and accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each ride. In addition, detailed directions get cyclists to the ride without getting them lost. Detailed mile-by-mile directional cues are also provided with difficulty ratings, elevation gain, trail contacts, and much more. More than 60 photographs round out this book's presentation. It's not just a mountain bike guide to Colorado. It's a guide to Colorado by mountain bike.
Download or read book Extreme Mountain Biking written by Daniel Benjamin and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the sport of extreme mountain biking.
Download or read book Backcountry Ski Snowboard Routes Colorado written by Brittany Konsella and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re an experienced backcountry skier or intermediate snowboarder looking to ramp up your out of bounds expeditions, Brittany and Frank Konsella have the cred to guide you to the state’s special runs. Both have descended all of the state’s 14ers on skis and Brittany was the second woman to accomplish that feat. They know where the sweet lines are. Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado—part of the popular series—includes backcountry routes focused on the Front Range and the San Juans, with other routes in the Sawatch Range, Elk Mountains, Mosquito Range, and more.
Download or read book Mountain Biking written by Alicia Schoenherr and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses mountain biking, including background and development, equipment, technique, and stars and competitions.
Download or read book Mountain Bikes written by Bicycling Magazine and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountain Bike Madness written by J. P. Partland John Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since the 1970s, mountain biking has gone from no-tech to high-tech. Mountain Bike Madness documents the evolution of the mountain bike and the spread of ridership across America. Written in fun, conversational language, and featuring 80 full-color photos, this book takes enthusiasts old and new on a spin with: The bikes: from cruisers and clunkers to full suspension and titanium, plus notes on gear, treads, and threads-plus practical advice on how much it can all cost ; the people: profiles of yesterday's and today's hottest riders! ;the styles: street riding, cross-country, freeride, downhill, touring, and even night riding are featured ; the events: from an easy trail ride to World Cup competition, how everyone can get into the sport"--Publisher's description.
Download or read book Sports Illustrated Mountain Biking written by Bob Woodward and published by New York : Sports Illustrated. This book was released on 1991 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All Across America, people are discovering the pleasures and benefits of mountain biking. Now, in this lively, practical guide, an acclaimed mountain biking authority show you how to get the most from your fat tire machine.
Download or read book Outside Adventure Travel Mountain Biking written by Rob Story and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001-04-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and outlines twenty-one bicyle trails from California's Redwood Belt to the Andes to South Africa's Golden Route, and provides information on trip length, cost, lodging, and level of physical and mental challenge.
Download or read book Fat Tire written by Amici Design (Firm) and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1999 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundreds of amazing photos, here is a history and celebration of these agile and all-terrain machines. 90 color images.
Download or read book Short Bike Rides in Colorado written by Michael Leccese and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you ride a mountain bike, a road bike, or a hybrid, great cycling is always within reach in Colorado. With its spectacular mountain views, beautiful aspen groves and shimmering rivers and mountain streams, Colorado is a glorious state for bicycling. These 30 well-planned tours, which range in length from 8 to 32 miles, will take you along the best stretches of The Centennial State's paved roads, dirt roads and unpaved, single-track mountain-bike paths. Park your car and put on your helmet, then you can...roll past farmland, ranches and sagebrush as you ride through the heart of the Boulder Valley on your way to Carter Lake...escape the heat of the Front Range with a mountain-bike ride through scenic Winter Park...soak in a 108-degree therapy pool after a 22-mile cruise through the Animas River Valley... circle the rim of the Black Canyon, a dramatic and beautiful chasm carved by the roaring Guinnison River. Each ride description includes precise directions, excellent route maps, advice on the best type of bike to use on the ride, and details about the points of interest you can see and visit during your trek. you can complete most rides in a few hours, but many cyclists will choose a slower pace to take full advantage of the many attractions along the way.
Download or read book Crested Butte Colorado written by Anne Poe and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking guide for 60 trails in Crested Butte Colorado area. Color topo maps, over 200 full color photos, detailed TH location information, type of vehicle access, trail summary followed by specific details, scenic value, difficulty, elevations, and so much more. A complete guide
Download or read book Colorado written by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.
Download or read book Road Biking Colorado written by Robert Hurst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road Biking Colorado features 40 of the best road biking routes in Colorado. Complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile-by-mile directions, and intimate details of what you'll see along the way, this guide is perfect for the recreational rider. Also included are color maps and photos, and safety tips and notes on local attractions.
Download or read book The Birth of Dirt written by Frank J. Berto and published by Cycle Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive the birth of the sport and the invention of the machine. In this fascinating book, Frank Berto, former engineering editor of Bicycling magazine, leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the truth about the beginnings of mountain biking and the invention of the mountain bike. Illustrated with numerous period documents and vivid photographs by two of the early pioneers themselves (Wende Cragg and Erik Koski), this book should put an end to the question of who invented the mountain bike. At the same time, it will let you experience the pioneering days of the sport for yourself.
