Bicycling Los Angeles County
Title | Bicycling Los Angeles County PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Brady |
Publisher | Menasha Ridge Press |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 2010-02-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 0897327799 |
The geography of Southern California is as infinitely varied as its population. From the serenity of coastal beaches to the majestic San Gabriel Mountains and the tight canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles is a cyclist's paradise. The vistas are spectacular, the terrain fun to ride and the sights include some of Hollywood's best-known landmarks. Bicycling Los Angeles County takes riders on 40 different rides throughout Southern California's most popular destination. Also detailed for avid roadies are some of Los Angeles' most popular group rides - for those who want a more challenging and social outing.
Bicycle / Race
Title | Bicycle / Race PDF eBook |
Author | Adonia E. Lugo |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Cycling |
ISBN | 9781621067641 |
"A study of the U.S. bicycle transportation movement against a backdrop of racism and history in Los Angeles and Washington, DC"--
Best Bike Rides Los Angeles
Title | Best Bike Rides Los Angeles PDF eBook |
Author | Wayne D. Cottrell |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 321 |
Release | 2015-06-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493014714 |
Los Angeles is home to some of the best paved roads, dirt roads, mountain bike trails, and bike paths. Best Bike Rides Los Angeles describes over forty of the most diverse recreational and scenic rides in the Los Angeles area. With most rides between 3 and 50 miles, ranging in altitude from just above sea level along the beaches to over 5,600 feet ascending a peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, it's easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete point‐by‐point miles and directions, map, text description of the riding area, GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and full‐color photos of the ride's features. More than just a trail guide, Best Bike Rides Los Angeles gives the reader important information, such as flora and fauna, history, folklore, special events, and cultural happenings. Look inside to find: GPS coordinates Detailed miles and directions Descriptions of what you'll see along the way Full-color photos
The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in California
Title | The Complete Guide to Climbing (by Bike) in California PDF eBook |
Author | John Summerson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | California |
ISBN | 9780979257148 |
"From the steep roadways of New England and the Mid-Atlantic States, to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of the Southeast and the high altitude assaults of the Mountain West, the most difficult climbs are all included in these pages. Information within the guide includes: climbing definitions and training tips; accounts of memorable climbing performances; accurate climb information including description, elevation, length adn average/maximum grade; appendices with climb rankings, profiles and other information; easy to follow directions."--
Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Second Edition
Title | Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Second Edition PDF eBook |
Author | National Association of City Transportation Officials |
Publisher | Island Press |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2014-03-24 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1610915658 |
NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide quickly emerged as the preeminent resource for designing safe, protected bikeways in cities across the United States. It has been completely re-designed with an even more accessible layout. The Guide offers updated graphic profiles for all of its bicycle facilities, a subsection on bicycle boulevard planning and design, and a survey of materials used for green color in bikeways. The Guide continues to build upon the fast-changing state of the practice at the local level. It responds to and accelerates innovative street design and practice around the nation.
Motorcycle Illustrated
Title | Motorcycle Illustrated PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1968 |
Release | 1915 |
Genre | Motorcycles |
ISBN |
Bicycling Los Angeles County
Title | Bicycling Los Angeles County PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Brady |
Publisher | |
Pages | 444 |
Release | 2011-04-22 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781459617964 |
From the serenity of coastal beaches to the majestic San Gabriel Mountains and the tight canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles is a cyclist's paradise. The vistas are spectacular, the terrain fun to ride and the sights are include some of Hollywood's best-known landmarks. Bicycling Los Angeles County takes riders on 40 different rides throughout Southern California's most popular destination. Rides encompass the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the San Gabriel and Santa Monica Mountains, star homes of Beverly Hills, and the coastal bike paths. The guide also gives avid roadies something extra: some of Los Angeles' most popular group rides are detailed for riders who want a more challenging and social outing. Bicycling Los Angeles County offers scenic photos, descriptions of native flora and fauna, local cycling history, and is the first road cycling guide for Los Angeles that employs GPS data and precise maps based on the routes as actually ridden. With some of the most extensive and scenic road biking in the United States, Los Angeles County riders now have an expert guide to 40 of the best road rides in their own backyard. Researched and written by world-class road biker Patrick Brady, Bicycling Los Angeles combines first-hand road research with GPS map-making technology. From the descriptive narrative and crucial at-a-glance info to the cutting-edge ride maps and elevation profiles, Brady definitively shows riders how to get there, what to expect, and how to get the most out of each ride.