Bicycling Along the World's Most Exceptional Routes

This exceptional guide presents twenty-five great bicycling vacations around the world for riders of all abilities, on routes selected for their unique locations, dramatic scenery, varying terrain, and fascinating wildlife.

The fourth in Abbeville’s series of unusual, illustrated vacation guides, Bicycling Along the World’s Most Exceptional Routes follows the success of Cooking School Holidays in the World’s Most Exceptional Places, Spas: Exceptional Destinations Around the World, and Walking the World’s Most Exceptional Trails. In this new guide, excursions range from an easy ride through the Loire Valley in France, stopping to taste local wine along the way, to a more challenging trail into Nepal through Tibet. There is a holiday here to suit everyone’s interest and ability. Among the other destinations is a route into northwest Ireland that winds through an unspoiled landscape of lakes and rivers and a trip beginning in Tallinn, Estonia, which allows time to explore the city’s historic streets and squares before heading out into the countryside, then ending the ride in St. Petersburg, Russia. The trips last between seven and fourteen days and are easy to organize yourself. Alternatively, to make life even simpler, the author provides information about specialist travel companies who will make all the reservations for you. You can opt to travel with a group or ride independently at your own pace following a set of detailed notes and maps. Ground operators are on hand along the way to service your bike and make any repairs needed. Whether you prefer the countryside with long, winding downhill runs or being dropped off on a mountaintop to admire the view before riding down through the terrain, this book will help you discover an extraordinary outdoors vacation.