Lonely Planet The Bikepackers' Guide to the World: (Lonely Planet)

Take your bicycle on the ride of a lifetime with the help of The Bikepackers' Guide to the World.Discover 75 of the most amazing cycling routes in every continent and use the detailed maps, directions, accommodation and practical information to plan your trip.Lonely Planets experts tell you how to prepare, what to take, when and where to go.Bikepacking is the fast-growing adventure activity that gives people the freedom to discover the world in a sustainable and slow-paced fashion on their bicycles.The number of new purpose-built, long-distance cycling routes is increasing all the time and this comprehensive book selects the top 75 to add to your bicycling bucket list.Lonely Planet describes the route in step-by-step detail with a large, accurate map and elevation profile helping cyclists pick a route that suits their experience.The routes are graded from easy to challenging and cover a range of distances from a weekend to a month or more.The rides vary from easy-going rail trails to r