Mountain Biking Arizona Guide: Fat Tire Tales & Trails
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (967 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0966476948 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Good rides, BAD maps, bad categorization of rides" according to Manuel W.. I attend college in Flagstaff, Arizona, and have embarked on about 10 of the 17 rides Cosmic Ray outlines in this book. The rides themselves are great; he can't screw up the scenery or trails. But the maps are horrible. Mileage is off on nearly every leg of the map. There are helpful landmarks and signs not listed in his book which should be included. He rates every ride for skill, using "expert, not-so-tough," etc. but they are often misnomers. For example, one ride described as "rookie, comfortable," . not perfect I reviewed this book after I bought it and before I used it on my trip to AZ. I still like it a lot--it's charming, funny, and spot on about trails. Its technical ratings are cautious--trails he rated "advanced" I rode with ease with some walking, which is unusual for me. But the maps are "cute" and highly stylized, so don't depend on them. I got lost on every ride. Buy the local maps whereever you ride. But still buy the book.. Flag Rider said Great Book but not always 100% accurate in descriptions. First, let me say what everyone else has - the book is the wonderful - the best mountain bike guide for the state of Arizona hands down. I like the format, the casual tone and depth of information.That said, there are a few trails that I've run into that don't match the author's description. For example, I don't think most people would consider Lower Oldham Trail in Flagstaff "No Sweat" or "Darn Easy." It is not the hardest trail in Flagstaff, but it is no trail for beginners or the family, which these
There is also a step by step mileage log when applicable. You are guaranteed a favorite ride each time with no "filler". Areas included are Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Sedona, Phoenix, Tucson, Payson, Prescott and more. Cartoony, down to earth maps are adapted from topos and forest service charts, yet are friendly and easy to use. A few severe / extreme rides are also included for those on the lunatic fringe. Rides are included for all levels of ability, but emphasis is given to the intermediate / advanced rider. Each humorous route description includes distance, time, effort and skill required, best season to ride, level of route finding skill required, contour profile and "fear factor". Each ride has been personally selected and ridden by the author over the past 11 editions and updated annually. Many of the trails can be found nowhere else as they are based on personal exploration by the author. A "preferred trail" icon is used to indicate a particularly great ride in a given area for those on a limited time schedule. The most well known and well loved mountain bike trail guide to the best summer and winter fat tire fun in Arizona. Also features a hilarious illustrated glossary of mountain biking's arcane jargon.. Maps are to scale and oriented north. All rides are current and legal
--Bikesite, Geff Hinds, June, 1998The best book on subject. --The Sunday Times of London, January 14, 1996 . Succeeds tough trick: a cycling resource you love reading even if your butt prefers a La-Z-Boy over singletrack. Ray is legend among Arizona mountain biking fraternity. Keen knowledge of off-road Arizona