Lonely Planet

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
• Suggestions for similar rides