Biking the Grand Canyon Area

To explore the Grand Canyon by bicycle is to experience one of the world's greatest natural wonders in an especially peaceful, unfettered, and rewarding way. In this expertly written guide, author and former Grand Canyon National Park ranger Andrea Lankford profiles 27 of the North and South Rims' best rides for both mountain bikers and road cyclists. Riders of all ages and ability levels will find the perfect day ride, from paved park paths ideal for families to challenging and secluded single-track trails for experienced backcountry travelers -- plus spectacular mountain-bike rides never before published in a guidebook. Let Biking the Grand Canyon Area, the first biking guide specific to the region that embraces this marvel of nature, give you a fresh perspective on your next Grand Canyon visit. Book jacket.

Andrea Lankford's Biking the Arizona Trail: The Complete Guide to Day-Riding and Thru-Biking is the first Arizona Trail guide written for bikers. Covering every ridable mile of the trail as it makes its way from Utah to Mexico, this book includes routes on some of the nation's most scenic single-track trails, as well as day rides and loop options for bikers of all skill levels.