Aspen - Paperback

by Bob D'Antonio (Author)

From gentle bike paths to bone-jarring singletrack, lung-burning hill climbs and long shock-busting descents, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley offer something for mountain bikers of every level. Come and enjoy some of the best mountain biking trails and the most spectacular scenery Colorado has to offer. Mountain Biking Aspen features 38 rides with maps and elevation profiles.

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Mountain bikers, beginner to expert, all share a common need - a place to ride. Mountain Biking Aspen gives fat-tire enthusiasts the skinny on where to ride. Here are thirty-eight of the best rides in the Aspen/Roaring Fork Valley area, from the spectacular aspen forest along the Sunnyside Trail to dramatic views of the Collegiate Peaks Range. Take your pick from scenic road routes, hot singletracks, lung-popping climbs, and demented downhills. Detailed ride descriptions make it easy to find the trailheads and follow the routes. You stay on track with accurate distances keyed to easy-to-read maps and ratings for physical and technical difficulty. This handy guide will help you choose a ride that's appropriate for your fitness and skill levels. It's an indispensable companion for all your fat-tire fun. (4 1/4 X 7, 144 pages, maps, charts)