Author: Theresa Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961704476
Category : Marin County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mountain biking was invented in Marin County, and this authoritative guide describes the area's 40 best runs, from well-known rides on Mount Tamalpais and Pine Mountain to off-the-beaten-track adventures. The authors describe each ride in detail, rate them for difficulty on a one-to-five scale, and illustrate each route with a high-quality relief map and an elevation profile. Seven appendices pinpoint top rides, provide tips for beginners, and much more.
Mountain Biking Marin
Author: Theresa Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961704476
Category : Marin County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mountain biking was invented in Marin County, and this authoritative guide describes the area's 40 best runs, from well-known rides on Mount Tamalpais and Pine Mountain to off-the-beaten-track adventures. The authors describe each ride in detail, rate them for difficulty on a one-to-five scale, and illustrate each route with a high-quality relief map and an elevation profile. Seven appendices pinpoint top rides, provide tips for beginners, and much more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961704476
Category : Marin County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mountain biking was invented in Marin County, and this authoritative guide describes the area's 40 best runs, from well-known rides on Mount Tamalpais and Pine Mountain to off-the-beaten-track adventures. The authors describe each ride in detail, rate them for difficulty on a one-to-five scale, and illustrate each route with a high-quality relief map and an elevation profile. Seven appendices pinpoint top rides, provide tips for beginners, and much more.
Mountain Biking the San Francisco Bay Area
Author: Lorene Jackson
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9780762727155
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This handy guide offers more than 80 rides from the birthplace of the mountain bike revolution; from the top of Mount Tamalpais to the redwoods of Big Basin. Ride legendary Repack, Annadel State Park, Mount Diablo, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe State Park, and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Mountain biker, triathlete, and author Lorene Jackson offers tidbits on local history, wildlife, and points of interest to make this more than just a trail guide to the best mountain bike rides in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including rides in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco Peninsula.
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9780762727155
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This handy guide offers more than 80 rides from the birthplace of the mountain bike revolution; from the top of Mount Tamalpais to the redwoods of Big Basin. Ride legendary Repack, Annadel State Park, Mount Diablo, Wilder Ranch, Henry Coe State Park, and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. Mountain biker, triathlete, and author Lorene Jackson offers tidbits on local history, wildlife, and points of interest to make this more than just a trail guide to the best mountain bike rides in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, including rides in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and San Francisco Peninsula.
Northern California
Author: Roger McGehee
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781560447474
Category : Bicycle trails
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Roger McGehee spent years searching for the best trails in the northern half of the state. This guide that contains more than 80 rides.
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781560447474
Category : Bicycle trails
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Roger McGehee spent years searching for the best trails in the northern half of the state. This guide that contains more than 80 rides.
Pass Over
Author: Antoinette Nwandu
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571361773
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
A lamppost. Night. Two friends are passing time. Stuck. Waiting for change. Inspired by Waiting for Godot and the Exodus, Antoinette Nwandu fuses poetry, humour and humanity in a rare and politically charged new play which exposes the experiences of young men in a world that refuses to see them. Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu received its UK premiere at the Kiln Theatre, London, in February 2020.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571361773
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
A lamppost. Night. Two friends are passing time. Stuck. Waiting for change. Inspired by Waiting for Godot and the Exodus, Antoinette Nwandu fuses poetry, humour and humanity in a rare and politically charged new play which exposes the experiences of young men in a world that refuses to see them. Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu received its UK premiere at the Kiln Theatre, London, in February 2020.
BMX and Mountain Biking
Author: Paul Mason
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429654996
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Discusses the sport of bicycle motocross and mountain biking, and includes expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429654996
Category : Bicycle motocross
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Discusses the sport of bicycle motocross and mountain biking, and includes expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety.
The Birth of Dirt
Author: Frank Berto
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892495723
Category : Mountain bikes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This is the story of the birth of the mountain bike and the new off-road sport which spurred its development. It also settles once and for all the oft-disputed question, 'who invented the mountain bike?' The expert author has left no stone unturned to get to the facts, including taped interviews with all the major players from Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly to Joe Breeze and Tom Ritchey - and many other luminaries in the history of the sport. Illustrated with 160 period action photographs and technical drawings."--Amazon website.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892495723
Category : Mountain bikes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This is the story of the birth of the mountain bike and the new off-road sport which spurred its development. It also settles once and for all the oft-disputed question, 'who invented the mountain bike?' The expert author has left no stone unturned to get to the facts, including taped interviews with all the major players from Gary Fisher and Charlie Kelly to Joe Breeze and Tom Ritchey - and many other luminaries in the history of the sport. Illustrated with 160 period action photographs and technical drawings."--Amazon website.
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Author: Jean Rusmore
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975968
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The official guide to the ever-growing Bay Area Ridge Trail, a proposed 400-mile route that circles the ridgeline of the San Francisco Bay, crossing over nine counties. Five new trails and 13 more miles await discovery in this new edition, bringing the mileage of the completed Ridge Trail to 225.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899975968
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The official guide to the ever-growing Bay Area Ridge Trail, a proposed 400-mile route that circles the ridgeline of the San Francisco Bay, crossing over nine counties. Five new trails and 13 more miles await discovery in this new edition, bringing the mileage of the completed Ridge Trail to 225.
The Complete Mountain Biker
Author: Dennis Coello
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781558210219
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Practical, fully-illustrated guide to selecting a mountain bike, tips on touring, and riding techniques.
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781558210219
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Practical, fully-illustrated guide to selecting a mountain bike, tips on touring, and riding techniques.
Hiking Marin
Author: Don Martin
Publisher: Martin Press
ISBN: 9780961704452
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Publisher: Martin Press
ISBN: 9780961704452
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The Racing Bicycle
Author: Richard Moore
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0789324652
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The most informative book on the precision and craftsmanship of the racing bicycle—essential reading for gearheads. This beautifully illustrated volume is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship of the racing bicycle. Easily the most well-researched book available on the subject, it covers every aspect of the art and design of the beloved cult object, whose rich history intertwines with that of design, engineering, and sports. With special feature sections dedicated to the fifty most legendary brands, this is the story of the visionaries who created two-wheeled legends. From the cradle of road biking on the plains of northern Italy to the rugged trails of Marin County, where mountain biking was born, the book explores the most hallowed names in bicycle design, from Cannondale and Campagnolo to Shimano and Specialized. It is a fascinating look at how the racing bicycle’s design and parts have evolved over time. Complete with sublime photography of the design features that make each bike unique, including gears, shifters, cranks, handlebars, and wheels, this book represents a heartfelt tribute to the precision, craftsmanship, and speed of the racing bicycle. Edited by a seasoned cycling veteran and long-time cycling journalist, this is the perfect book for cycling fanatics and design aficionados alike.
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0789324652
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The most informative book on the precision and craftsmanship of the racing bicycle—essential reading for gearheads. This beautifully illustrated volume is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship of the racing bicycle. Easily the most well-researched book available on the subject, it covers every aspect of the art and design of the beloved cult object, whose rich history intertwines with that of design, engineering, and sports. With special feature sections dedicated to the fifty most legendary brands, this is the story of the visionaries who created two-wheeled legends. From the cradle of road biking on the plains of northern Italy to the rugged trails of Marin County, where mountain biking was born, the book explores the most hallowed names in bicycle design, from Cannondale and Campagnolo to Shimano and Specialized. It is a fascinating look at how the racing bicycle’s design and parts have evolved over time. Complete with sublime photography of the design features that make each bike unique, including gears, shifters, cranks, handlebars, and wheels, this book represents a heartfelt tribute to the precision, craftsmanship, and speed of the racing bicycle. Edited by a seasoned cycling veteran and long-time cycling journalist, this is the perfect book for cycling fanatics and design aficionados alike.