About the Book

"Biking Puget Sound has something for everyone."
--Seattle Magazine

Biking Puget Sound: 50 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans (Mountaineers Books, March 2007), is the only current book on road cycling for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area.

Included are 50 scenic, entertaining and challenging rides for cyclists of all levels. The routes, covering eight Western Washington counties, utilize all major regional paved bike trails as well as the best designated street bike lanes, suburban routes and scenic rural roads.

• Each ride includes a map and a turn-by-turn route guide.
• An elevation profile shows an overview of the terrain on each ride.
• An engaging narrative tells readers what to expect on each route.
• A locator map and quick reference guide with difficulty, length and highlights enable readers to quickly choose appropriate rides.

The author, Seattle writer Bill Thorness, rode thousands of miles over two years to research and plan the routes. Consultation with regional bike clubs and municipal transportation experts ensure that only the safest, most current routes throughout our fast-growing region are included.

"This guide is a great resource."
--University Bookstore Staff Favorites

In Biking Puget Sound, readers will learn the best commuting routes, safest trails for biking with young children and most scenic routes for sightseeing, visiting regional attractions, picnicking and gathering with other cyclists.

• Discover routes that make it possible to bicycle virtually anywhere within the region.
• Find varied terrain and destinations that can be ridden from home, or within an hour’s drive of Seattle.
• Take in the diverse neighborhoods of Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, as well as dozens of desirable suburban communities and quaint small towns.
• Enjoy the highlights of our lush countryside, from fertile farmland to saltwater harbors.

Added features to make Biking Puget Sound an indispensable resource for regional cyclists include a five-ride, four-island tour of the San Juan Islands; information on bike commuting, safety and gear; and resources for access to regional cycling clubs, advocacy organizations and area bike maps.

"If the Cascade Bicycle Club
published cycling guidebooks, this would be at the top of the list."
-- Chuck Ayers, Executive Director, Cascade Bicycle Club