Bay Area Bike Rides

by Ray Hosler

Now in its third edition, Bay Area Bike Rides has proven an invaluable resource to bike riders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. A collection of 51 scenic and exhilarating rides in the Bay Area-updated with 13 new rides, additional images, and all in a more compact and portable size- Bay Area Bike Rides offers superbly detailed maps, handy mileage logs, and thorough descriptions of the terrain and points of interest along each trail. Magnificent ocean views, stately redwood forests, and numerous public parks and recreation sites make the San Francisco Bay Area a bicyclists dream. Everyone from beginners to experienced cyclists will find Bay Area Bike Rides an indispensable guide to making the most of recreational cycling in the Bay Area all year round.

Genres: Travel

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1990

Reviews

[Sasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know it must be hard to compile an exhaustive list of bike rides in the Bay Area, but I was hoping for more out of a book like this. I'll never use at least a third of the routes because they're too easy or too hard, and the ones I would do, I already know because the people I ride with know them. My biggest complaint, though, is that every route has driving directions to get to it! Being a cyclist for more than recreation, as is common in the Bay Area, I'm discouraged from using some of the routes included because they're too far away by bike, or I can't figure out how to get there by bike only on a safe route. Perhaps the next edition can include some bike-friendly directions?

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best all around bike route book I have been able to find. It has mountain, road and casual rides for all levels, tons of maps and turn-by-turn directions, and is easy to read, understand and follow. It also encompasses the whole bay area - suburban and rural - so there are a wide variety of trails to choose from.