Mountain Biking Virginia

Plunge down steep, rugged singletrack, relax along leisurely lakeside trails, or travel off-road through Virginia’s scenic horse and wine country with Mountain Biking Virginia. Local mountain biker Martín Fernández shows both novice and experienced cyclists how to get out of the gridlock and into the woods. Look inside to find: Detailed ride descriptions GPS coordinates Full-color photos throughout Tips on riding, trip preparation, and bicycle maintenance Accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more Wherever you ride and whatever your skill level, let Mountain Biking Virginia be your guide to this mountain biking paradise.

Throughout its pages, Mountain Biking Virginia describes more than 50 of the state's greatest mountain bike rides, from sea level along the dunes at False Cape to nearly 6,000 feet atop the wind-beaten summits of Virginia's highest peaks. As the first book ever to mountain biking destinations in the state, Mountain Biking Virginia continues its excellence in providing readers with the most accurate and up-to-date information on off-road bicycling in the Old Dominion.

With rides for all types of mountain biking enthusiasts, North America by Mountain Bike Series provide readers with at-a-glance key information for each route profiled.

Includes rides in the Boone-Blowing Rock-Linville area of northwest N.C. and Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area, the New River Trail State Park, and the Virginia Creeper Trail in southwest Virginia

Featuring more than 50 of Virginia's greatest mountain bike rides. Includes GPS-Quality, digitally-designed shaded relief maps detailing each ride; helpful ride locator maps get you to the ride without getting lost; accurate route profiles show the ups and downs of each ride; fascinating 3-D surface maps with dramatic views of the surrounding terrain; in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings; detailed route directions; schedules, local attractions, eateries, and more

Featuring more than 40 of Northern Virginia and Maryland's greatest mountain bike rides. Includes GPS-Quality, digitally-designed shaded relief maps detailing each ride; helpful ride locator maps get you to the ride without getting lost; accurate route profiles show the ups and downs of each ride; fascinating 3-D surface maps with dramatic views of the surrounding terrain; in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings; detailed route directions; schedules, local attractions, eateries, and more