Epic Bike Rides of Europe (Lonely Planet) Hardcover
From dreamy getaways on sun-dappled Mediterranean Islands to challenging alpine crossings, bike enthusiasts share stories from the best road, mountain, dirt and trail routes across the spiritual home of cycling.
Destinations suit a range of trip types and abilities, and each ride features stunning photographs, a richly-illustrated map and a toolkit of practical details so that riders can help plan their own trips. From some of the remotest corners of northern Scotland to mighty mountain passes in the pristine Pyrenees, you’ll explore some of the continent’s least-explored regions, as well as cities including Berlin and Copenhagen amongst many others. Rides feature adventurous bikepacking routes, classic race routes, must-do mountain biking trails, and family-friendly forays.
Guest contributors include author Rob Penn, who cycled around the world in his late twenties, and Ned Boulting, a British sports journalist and television presenter who has reported on everything from the Tour de France to the Vuelta a Espana. So turn those pedals and enjoy the ride to over 50 cycle-loving destinations.
This detailed book is split into sections from
Northern Europe:
In Pursuit of Spring (England) - The Berlin Wall (Germany) - Cape Wrath the Wild Northeast (Scotland) - The South Downs (England) - The Styrkeproven (Norway).
Western Europe:
A Traverse of the Provençal Alps France - The White Roads of Tuscany (Italy) - Twice Up The Galibier (France) - Down the Danube (Austria) - The Rocacorba Test (Spain) - The Hope 1000 (Switzerland).
Eastern Europe:
The Julian Alps (Slovenia) - Into The Tatra Mountains (Poland) - Island-Hopping In Croatia (Croatia) - Eurovelo 6's Eastern Heart (Hungary to Bulgaria).
Plus so many more...
Explore Europe's most thrilling cycling routes on the road, gravel and trails.
Lonely Planet's Epic Surf Breaks of the World (Hardback)
Accompanied by a series of stunning photographs, maps and beautiful illustrations as well as first-person stories from surf writers all across the globe, including Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan, this is the quintessential guide for surfers looking for their next epic break.
With 200 destinations, from Australia’s Bells Beach to the coral-flecked islands of the Maldives, you’re sure to find your perfect break in this 328-page, hardcover book. Plus, we take you to some of the most adrenaline-pumping breaks in the world, including Tahiti’s Teahupoo and Mexico’s Puerto Escondido, accessible beach breaks in France and California, as well as easier options for beginners, such as Taghazout in Morocco, meaning all abilities are catered for. We cover the planet’s newest hotspots, such as Bundoran in Ireland and Tasmania, where world-class waves now lure surfers from all across the globe.
This detailed book is split into easy-to-read sections:
Africa & The Middle East:
Skeleton Bay (Namibia) - Cotton Trees (Liberia) - Jeffreys Bay (South Africa) - Hilton Beach (Israel) - Anchor Point (Morocco).
Americas:
Malibu (California) - Pavones (Costa Rica) - Saquarema (Brazil) - Sunset Beach (Hawaii) - Puerto Escondido (Mexico) - Popoyo (Nicaragua) - Ditch Plains (New York).
Asia:
Nias (Indonesia) - ltanki (Japan) - The Maldives - G-Land (Indonesia) - Hainan Island (China).
Oceania:
Cloudbreak (Fiji) - Noosa (Australia) - Red Bluff (Australia) - Awarua Fiordland (New Zealand) - Vanimon (Papua New Guinea).
Plus many more...
Explore the planet's most thrilling waves.
