Description

Explore Australia and New Zealand's most thrilling cycling routes in the follow-up to Lonely Planet's Epic Bike Rides of the World. With first-person stories of 50 amazing bike rides plus a further 150 route ideas, this book provides an inspiring introduction to cycle touring and the exciting experiences that await travelers. From family-friendly trips on rail trails to thrilling days out at mountain bike parks and epic, long-distance bikepacking routes, this book has something for every level of cyclist.

Each of the featured rides include:

– First-person accounts from writers who have completed the ride

– Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic

– Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer's journey

– Cycling factbox: when is the best time to ride, bike hire information, how to get there, what to take

– Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat

– Suggestions for similar rides

50 epic bike rides across Australia and New Zealand, including:

– Mountain bike parks: Blue Derby, Tasmania (Australia)

– Rail trails: Murray to the Mountains, Victoria (Australia)

– Long distance trails: Mawson Track, South Australia; Munda Biddi, Western Australia

With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues this collectible series. Whether you're a regular rider or just want to explore your destination in a fun and sustainable way, Epic Bike Rides of Australia & New Zealand will inspire a lifetime of adventures on two wheels.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

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