Lonely Planet Where to go when: cycling

Where should you cycle next? Discover 96 spectacular bike rides around the world and the best times to explore them in this inspiring month-by-month trip planner.Get ready for the cycling trip of a lifetime with this ultimate guide to a year's worth of amazing outdoor adventures. Perfect for cyclists of all skill levels looking for their next challenge in the great outdoors with ideas for micro-trips and epic tours. From following the Loire river across France, venturing into the wilds of Patagonia, or racing through Rwanda, it's time to grab your helmet and go! Inside Where to Go When Cycling:- 96 incredible bike rides around the globe for every month of the year- Chapters include planning flowcharts to help you choose your ideal ride - Each month highlights 8 cycling trips varying in skill from short micro-adventures to week-ish tours and epic escapes- Includes route maps, beautiful full-colour photography and expert insights on what makes each ride special- Covers essential details: start/finish points, distance, duration, challenge level, when to go, permit info, safety, getting there, accommodation, food and more- Written by Edward Pickering, cycling journalist andauthor of The Yellow Jersey Club and The Race Against Time;Pat Kinsella, editor, photographer, journalist and author of numerous Lonely Planet titles; Amy Sedghi, writer and reporter who has written for Cycling Weekly, Rouleur, T3 and more; and Tom Owen, cycling journalist and traveller who has worked with Cycling Tips, Brooks England, Red Hook Crit, Canyon and Eurosport- Cycling trips include: US - Carretera Austral (Chile), Natchez Trace (USA), Viking Trail (Newfoundland, Canada). Europe - King Alfred's Way (UK), Lake Constance (Switzerland, Austria, Germany), Rallarvegen (Norway), Wild Atlantic Way (Ireland). AU/NZ/ASIA - Tiger Head Mountain Loop (Thailand), Shimanami Kaido (Japan), Four Rivers Route (South Korea), Tour Aotearoa (New Zealand), Riesling Trail (Australia) Explore the globe's greatest bike rides with Where to Go When Cycling. Continuing Lonely Planet's bestselling series including Where to Go When and Where to Go When with Kids, this comprehensive guide is a must for keen cyclists and travellers who want to explore more of our world on two wheels.