Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die: Biking Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations by Chris Santella

__Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die__ is the ninth addition to the bestselling Fifty Places series by Chris Santella. Biking has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and Santella covers trips for cyclists of every level. __Fifty Places to Bike__ covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a healthy mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world. As always, the places are brought to life with more than 40 stunning color photographs.Praise for __Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die__:“OMG views, killer hills and open road—the routes in __Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die__ (in bookstores this month) have everything a pedal pusher could ask for.” —__Fitness__ magazine“If you know someone who can't view a landscape without visualizing themselves traversing it on two wheels, __Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die__ is a sound gift choice.” —__The San Francisco Chronicle__ “__Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die__ gets adventurous cyclists going in the right direction.” —__The Boston Globe__“50 chapters capture breathtaking cycling trails around the world.” —__Metrosource__ magazine A beautiful guide to fifty of the world's best places to ride a bicycle, as chosen by expert cyclists who have been there. Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die is the ninth addition to the bestselling Fifty Places series by Chris Santella. Biking has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and Santella covers trips for cyclists of every level. Fifty Places to Bike covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a healthy mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world. As always, the places are brought to life with more than 40 stunning color photographs. Praise for Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die "OMG views, killer hills and open road#8212;the routes in Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die (in bookstores this month) have everything a pedal pusher could ask for." #8212; Fitness magazine "If you know someone who can't view a landscape without visualizing themselves traversing it on two wheels, Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die is a sound gift choice." #8212; The San Francisco Chronicle " Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die gets adventurous cyclists going in the right direction." #8212; The Boston Globe "50 chapters capture breathtaking cycling trails around the world." #8212; Metrosource magazine

Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die is the ninth addition to the bestselling Fifty Places series by Chris Santella. Biking has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and Santella covers trips for cyclists of every level. Fifty Places to Bike covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a healthy mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world. As always, the places are brought to life with more than 40 stunning color photographs.

Praise for Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die:

“OMG views, killer hills and open road—the routes in Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die (in bookstores this month) have everything a pedal pusher could ask for.” —Fitness magazine

“If you know someone who can't view a landscape without visualizing themselves traversing it on two wheels, Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die is a sound gift choice.” —The San Francisco Chronicle

“Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die gets adventurous cyclists going in the right direction.” —The Boston Globe

“50 chapters capture breathtaking cycling trails around the world.” —Metrosource magazine

OMG views, killer hills and open road . . . everything a pedal pusher could ask for. Fitness magazine What makes this book exciting is that Chris included interviews with cycling-industry experts to identify and describe what it is like to cycle in all 50 regions. Adventure Cycling Association Plan your next biking vacation, or live vicariously, with this beautiful guide to 50 of the worlds best places to ride a bicycle, as chosen by expert cyclists who have been there. Each location, in addition to advice from experts, is brought to life with stunning color photographs. Some of these are popular biking spots that are on everyones bucket list. Some may be new to even serious riders. Locations Biking is booming as both a leisure and an extreme exercise activity, and here Chris Santella explores trips for cyclists of every level. He covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Indochina Trail in Vietnam, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a mix of international and national locations, the 50 chapters capture the breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world. Whether youre a serious biker training for years, or just someone looking for adventure and some healthy time outdoors, Santella and his experts offer you a smorgasbord of dream vacations to choose from. So, start reading and start peddling! Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella's first book, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, has more than 100,000 copies in print, and Santella—now a regular fly-fishing contributor to the New York Times and many angling periodicals—has finally returned to the subject that started it all. Santella profiles 50 more first-class fly-fishing destinations around the world, as shared by top fishing-expedition leaders and journalists. This volume includes many of fly fishing's “next big things”: fishing in San Diego for mako sharks; sight-casting in Bolivia for golden dorado; flats-style striper fishing in Maine's Casco Bay; nocturnal sea trout angling in Wales; and fishing for giant mahseer in the Himalayan foothills of India. Gorgeous photography showcases the beauty of these destinations, and the “If You Go” section enables readers to embark on the fishing trips themselves.Praise for Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die:“The photos are sharp, the prose is compelling (Santella is one of the best in this business), the research is supremely thorough... and as such, the ride through 50 More Places is very much worth taking.” —Field and Stream.com Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santellas first book, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die , has more than 100,000 copies in print, and Santellanow a regular fly-fishing contributor to the New York Times and many angling periodicalshas finally returned to the subject that started it all. Santella profiles 50 more first-class fly-fishing destinations around the world, as shared by top fishing-expedition leaders and journalists. This volume includes many of fly fishings next big things: fishing in San Diego for mako sharks; sight-casting in Bolivia for golden dorado; flats-style striper fishing in Maines Casco Bay; nocturnal sea trout angling in Wales; and fishing for giant mahseer in the Himalayan foothills of India. Gorgeous photography showcases the beauty of these destinations, and the If You Go section enables readers to embark on the fishing trips themselves. Praise for Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die : The photos are sharp, the prose is compelling (Santella is one of the best in this business), the research is supremely thorough . . . and as such, the ride through 50 More Places is very much worth taking. Field and Stream.com Includes a spectrum of hikes recommended by National Park Service supervisors, mountaineers, wildlife biologists, and other travel experts as well as "if you go" information to act as a starting point for planning a trip to each destination. In addition to many hikes in the U.S. (particularly in national parks) are recommendations for hikes in Alberta's Banff National Park; Southern Patagonia in Argentina; the Overland Track in Australia/Tasmania; Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan; Kalahari Desert in Botswana; The Three Gorges in China; Colombia's Lost City; the Vanoise National Park (Alps) and Pays Basque areas of France; Yr Wyddfa, Scafell, and Ben Nevis in Great Britain; Torfajokull in Iceland; Italy's Amalfi Coast; Japan's Nakasendo Trail; Mexico's El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve; the High Atlas of Morocco; Namibia's Naukluft Trail; the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal; the Milford and Routeburn Tracks of New Zealand-Queenstown; Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Highlands; the Al Hajar, Oman; Pakistan's Snow Lake; Peru's Inca Trail; Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda; Mount Triglav in Slovenia; Sweden's King's Trail; Switzerland's Haute Route; Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro; the Kangshung Valley and Lhasa in Tibet; and Turkey's Lycian Coast A breathtaking guide to fifty of the world's greatest locations to hike, as selected by the experts who have been there.Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world's greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan's Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it's climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy's Amalfi Coast, there's a memorable hike at everyone's level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.

Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world’s greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan’s Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it’s climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, there’s a memorable hike at everyone’s level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.

In the ninth addition to his bestselling "Fifty Places" series, author Chris Santella is back at it again, this time exploring the world on bikes with Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die. Biking has grown increasingly popular in recent years, as both a leisure and extreme exercise activity and Chris cover trips for cyclists of every level. Fifty Places to Bike covers environments as varied as the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Tour de Tuli through Botswana, and the urban jungle of New York City. With a healthy mix of international and national locations, the fifty chapters capture breathtaking vistas cyclists will enjoy around the world. As always the places are brought to life with more than 40 stunning colour photographs