Epic Bike Rides of the Americas (Hardback)

Discover the most exhilarating cycling adventures across the Americas with Lonely Planet’s Epic Bike Rides of the Americas. This definitive guide features 200 unforgettable gravel, road, mountain and trail routes spanning North, Central and South America, from remote wilderness bikepacking journeys to scenic urban rides.

Explore legendary cycling destinations: tackle rugged mountain‑bike trails in Canada, cruise iconic road routes in the USA, ride coastal and volcanic landscapes in Mexico and Central America, and experience high‑altitude Andean adventures in South America. Each route is brought to life with stunning photography, a detailed map, and a practical toolkit covering start and finish points, transport options, accommodation, difficulty level and essential tips. You’ll also find suggestions for similar rides around the world, perfect for planning your next big cycling challenge.

Highlights include:

Canada

• Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia

• Whistler Bike Park, British Columbia

• Whitehorse Trails, Yukon

• Banff to Whitefish, Alberta

United States

• Mountain biking in Moab, Utah

• Great Allegheny Passage

• Colorado Beer Ride

• Glacier National Park Loop, Montana

• Covered Bridges of Vermont

Central America & Caribbean

• Baja Divide, Mexico

• Oaxaca to Zipolite, Mexico

• Cuba’s Southern Rollercoaster

South America

• Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route

• Mendoza Wine Ride, Argentina

• Lagunas Route, Bolivia

• To the Tip of Patagonia, Argentina

• Peru Divide

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