Ride by Dk Travel
Power up mountain passes in Italy's Dolomites, tackle Bolivia's infamous Death Road or go island-hopping in Japan: Ride takes you around the world in search of adventure on two wheels.Covering 100 incredible cycling routes, this inspirational book will make you reach for your handlebars, whether you're an experienced, ascent-loving road cyclist or are planning your first bike- packing trip.
Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each ride will have you itching to jump in the saddle, while handy maps, elevation profiles and practical information - including things like distance, difficulty and road surface - will help you plan the nitty gritty of your trip. We've also included the best places to explore along the way - whether that's refuelling spots, epic viewpoints or nearby must-see sights - as well as suggestions for alternative ways to tackle a route.
This beautiful bike book features:
- Covers 100 rides, from day cycles around cities to epic journeys across continents.
- Beautifully designed gift book with stunning photography throughout.
- Inspirational travel guide for anyone planning a cycling holiday.
- A carefully curated selection of rides, chosen by cycling and travel experts.
- Infographics provide an easy-to-digest overview of each ride.
- Includes maps and elevation profiles.
- Features top tips on cycle touring.
Rides are arranged within each chapter geographically, and include the duration and a difficulty rating to help make it easy for readers to find rides that suit their timeframe and ability level. Each chapter covers a different continent (North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Australasia) whilst offering top tips for getting the most out of each ride - including recommended stops, viewpoints on route andhow to make the ride shorter/longer depending on how much time you have.
Ride is also jam-packed with facts and figures on the world's most famous cyclists and iconic races, plus information on the history of cycling, how to choose a bike and what kit to take.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780744028850 |
| ISBN 10 | 074402885X |
| Title | Ride |
| Author | Dk Travel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Dk Eyewitness Travel |
| Year published | 2021-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |