ul li Covers the entire 2,000-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including alternate and side-route options li li Information on lodging, camping, loading the bike, safe cycling, road conditions, weather, and more li ul The Pacific Coast route is the most popular bike touring route in the U.S., according to Mountaineers Books' non-profit partner, the Adventure Cycling Association. And for 33 years, our very own Bicycling the Pacific Coast was the most popular guidebook to this venerable route--until now Cycling the Pacific Coast continues the trusted legacy with an all-new, completely re-ridden, and fully comprehensive guidebook from Bill Thorness, fe ..

br - More than 50% new photos throughout br - 60 rides total, up from the original 50, chosen for their interest, beauty, and safety br - Read & Ride--downloadable cue sheets br br Nothing beats riding a bike on a sunny day, and this popular cycling guidebook has been lovingly updated with more fun than ever. As with the first edition, author Bill Thorness includes interesting sights, delicious break stops, and other novelties along the routes to make your outings more than just a sum of the miles ridden. Says Thorness, "I've filled a lot of holes in regional cycling info, due to the expansion of the cycling trail network and addition of new b ..

br * Features a variety of heirloom vegetables appealing to gourmands and gardeners alike br * Growing heirloom plants is the ultimate way to eat local br * Scarlet nantes get a lot more looks than the standard orange carrot Exploring the need for heirloom plants in the twenty-first century, Edible Heirlooms takes a look at the history and vitality of the heirloom plant, from Russian Red Kale to January King Cabbage. This informative guide collects 26 edible heirloom plants best suited to gardeners in the maritime West-from British Columbia to the San Francisco Bay area -- and provides information on species variety, growing tips, plant history and sugg ..

br "Along comes Bill Thorness, beautifully encouraging gardeners to take their edibles to the next level." --Edible Seattle * The first wholly new, focused, and comprehensive guide to growing winter crops in the Pacific Northwest and other maritime climates br * Promotes year-round outdoor activity, food and garden sustainability, and a smaller carbon footprint How would you like to serve your own carrots for Thanksgiving next year, or fresh-from-the-garden salad at the winter solstice? Or how about collards for Christmas, leeks on New Year's, and lovely red beets for Valentine's Day, all right from your own garden? You can, without much trouble, by prac ..