Overview
This is an important update to the very popular first edition. Hansen's enthusiasm for motorcycle exploration comes through in this full-colour, fully-detailed tribute and guide to the great roads of America's Northwest. Both visitors to the region and life-time locals will enjoy and learn from the exciting trips that Hansen has planned and perfected. This book, designed from top to bottom for motorcyclists, includes: relief maps for each trip, section, and chapter; photocopy-able spreads with detailed maps and directions for easy placement in a tank bag map window; over 30 great trips that span 5 states and parts of Canada and include the twistiest, most scenic roads the Northwest has to offer; and the best places to eat, sleep, and pitch your tent. Hansen guides motorcyclists through the areas around Seattle and Portland, up and down the coasts of Washington and Oregon and Northern California; around the volcanoes of Mt Saint Helens, Mt Hood, and Mt Rainier; across the desert of Oregon; out to the San Juan Islands; and even into parts of British Columbia. Riders will see everything from the most interesting places in the region's history, to the hills, inlets, islands, and valleys that make the American Northwest a favourite among motorcycle enthusiasts.
Full Product Details
Author: Bruce Hansen
Publisher: Whitehorse Press
Imprint: Whitehorse Press
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.50cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 14.00cm
Weight: 0.532kg
ISBN: 9781884313868
ISBN 10: 1884313868
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 September 2010
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
inside the covers Hansen provides details of thirty-one rides & tours that include accommodation & camping references, eating places, sites of interest & historical geographical & geological background. And perhaps most importantly for UK or foreign riders, bike rental companies.If your the type of motorcycle tourer that likes to plan meticulously this ia a book that will satisfy.
Author Information
From the thousands of dead ends he has encountered, hours of research, and just plain luck, Bruce Hansen has located the best motorcycle roads in the Pacific Northwest. Bruce has been a contributor to Motorcycle Cruiser, Rider, Road Bike, American Iron, and Motorcycle Voyager. When he is not on his bike, behind his camera, or in front of his computer, he teaches a distance writing class through Portland State University (PDX). His favourite job is to teach his fifth grade students each morning in Beaverton, Oregon.
