75 Classic Rides Colorado

£15.99

75 Classic Rides Colorado

The Best Road Biking Routes

Cycle racing

Author: Jason Sumner

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Language: English

Published by: Mountaineers Books

Published on: 28th April 2015

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 56 Mb

ISBN: 9781594858598


Includes rides ranging from easy to epic

Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour

Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each ride

Jason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to cover a bike race. It changed his life. He writes, “Becoming a cyclist meant exploring my home state in ways I never had before. Fifteen years and thousands of miles later, I get to share what I discovered with you.”

This guide is intended for cyclists from novice to expert. It’s accessible, friendly, and fun, highlighting less-driven back roads, scenic views, epic mountain-pass challenges, and ambling routes. Each ride includes the following information:

Details Included for Each Ride

  • Difficulty level
  • Distance
  • Average Time to complete
  • Elevation Gain
  • High Point
  • Best Season to ride
  • Maps/Info on land managers for reference
  • Directions to start of route
  • Description of ride: nature of the ride, sights along the way, best places for food/refueling, and more
  • Variations/Alternate Route details
  • Full map of route
  • Elevation profile
  • Photo

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