Lonely Planet The Bikepackers' Guide to the World

Take your bicycle on the ride of a lifetime with the help of The Bikepackers' Guide to the World. Discover 75 of the most amazing cycling routes across every continent, with detailed maps, directions, accommodation recommendations and practical information to help you plan your adventure. Bikepacking is the fast-growing activity that gives people the freedom to discover the world in a sustainable and slow-paced fashion on two wheels, and this comprehensive guide selects the top 75 routes to add to your cycling bucket list.

Each route is described in step-by-step detail with large, accurate maps and elevation profiles to help you pick a ride that suits your experience level. The routes are graded from easy to challenging and cover a range of distances from a weekend getaway to a month-long expedition or more. From easy-going rail trails to rugged off-road adventures, you'll find everything you need including where to stay, eat and drink along the way. The guide also highlights top sights and suggests how to maximise your time by experiencing local foods and customs in each exciting region.

Practical advice for first-time bikepackers covers how to prepare physically, what sort of bicycle is best for each route, how to perform basic repairs on the road, and how to pack, carry baggage and sleep comfortably. Routes span the globe, including the Tahoe Rim Trail and Oregon Timber Trail in the US, the Tour de Mont Blanc and Scotland's North Coast 500 in Europe, the Annapurna Circuit and Trans-Hokkaido routes in Asia, and the Murray to the Mountains rail trail and New Zealand's Old Ghost Road in Oceania—and many more.