The Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike)
by John Summerson
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Author: John SummersonEdition: Perfect Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-07-01
ISBN: 0979257107
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Brigham Distributing
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Summary: 5 Stars
This book was recently recommended to me and I would highly recommend it. While it contains climbing training tips and other climbing related resources, what sets the book apart is its descriptions of the biggest and best climbs in the United States. It does not list every climb in the country (that might be impossible) but its purpose is to list the most difficult (it contains 144 climbs). I really like its comparisons of US climbs to some of the top Tour de France climbs. Directions and descriptions are good enough, at least of the 20-25 climbs in the book that I have completed to this point. The best part may be the climbs statistics and rankings which are unique data. Addressing some parts of other reviews - The training for climbing section could be longer but it is one of the few places that I have found where you can find climbing specific training. Again, the book may not contain the little hill near your house but that is not its intent. Also keep in mind the most difficult climbs are where the big mountains (and paved roads over them - the prior review is incorrect about the HI climbs; those roads turn to dirt well before the top of the respective mtns) are. If you can read a map the maps in the book will get you to the base of the listed hills. I am already planning my next climbs trip using the information contained in this guide.
Summary of The Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike)
The Complete Guide to Climbing (By Bike) is the ultimate guide to cycling climbing and the most difficult hill climbs in the United States. Included in its 224 pages are sections on training for climbing, memorable climbing performances and other climbing resources. The most difficult U.S. climbs are described in great detail including: - Easy to read directions with maps - Accurate climb information including total elevation gain, length and average/maximum grade - Appendices include multiple climb rankings (most difficult, highest altitude attained, greatest elevation gained, steepest, etc) and profiles of the 100 most difficult American hill climbs. This book contains everything cyclists need to know to locate and tackle the toughest climbs in the U.S.Cycling Books
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