Discover 75 of the planet's best Cycle-Touring Routes
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 Planet's experts tell you how to prepare, what to take, when and where to go.
Get adventurous and discover the world of bikepacking : a sustainable and social way to explore everywhere from remote regions to lively cities. By carrying your luggage on your bicycle, you can travel freely at your own pace and also connect more closely with local communities.
This practical and inspiring guide presents 75 long-distance cycling routes, each featuring precise maps and essential information to help you plan your next bikepacking adventure. The rides range from those suitable for new cyclists to wilderness epics for experienced bikepackers.
Routes include Scotland's Hebridean Way; the Camino del Puma in South America; the Great Allegheny Passage in the US ; a loop of Shiretoko in Japan; and New Zealand's Tour Aotearoa. Gain the confidence to set off on a two-wheeled trip with The Bikepackers' Guide to the World.
- Practical information on transport connections to and from each ride plus details of gear to take and when to go.
- Detailed topographic maps of each bikepacking route help you visualise the ride and profile charts show you what to expect.
- Full-page photography and vivid descriptions bring each experience and destination to life and inspire your next trip.
Routes and countries covered include:
- The Tahoe Rim Trail, the Oregon Timber Trail and Missouri's Katy rail trail in the US
- The Tour de Mont Blanc and Scotland's North Coast 500 in Europe
- The Annapurna Circuit and Trans-Hokkaido routes in Asia
- The Murray to the Mountains rail trail and New Zealand's Old Ghost Road in Oceania
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