Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand

Explore Australia and New Zealand¿s most thrilling cycling routes in the follow-up to Lonely Planet¿s Epic Bike Rides of the World. With first-person stories of 50 amazing bike rides plus a further 150 route ideas, this book provides an inspiring introduction to cycle touring and the exciting experiences that await travelers. From family-friendly trips on rail trails to thrilling days out at mountain bike parks and epic, long-distance bikepacking routes, this book has something for every level of cyclist.

Each of the featured rides include:

- First-person accounts from writers who have completed the ride

- Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic

- Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer''s journey

- Cycling factbox: when is the best time to ride, bike hire information, how to get there, what to take

- Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat<