Cycling Sojourner: A Guide to the Best Multi-Day Tours in Washington

by Ellee Thalheimer

As the second book in a one-of-a-kind cycle-touring series, this guidebook reveals hard-to-find information about exploring Washington by bike. Learn about the state’s remotest ribbons of road in the Okanagan, the best bikeable berry stands in the San Juans Islands, luscious Walla Walla wine country vineyards best reached by bicycle, and routes across the Cascade Mountain Range that will transform you into an interminable lover of the Pacific Northwest. Like a cycle-touring concierge, Cycling Sojourner takes care of the logistics and removes obstacles between you and your two-wheeled adventure, so you can grab your bike and go. The nine tours in the book are meticulously laid out and include cue sheets; maps; and information about weather, difficulty level, camping and lodging options, and how to get to the ride’s start. Yet, the soul of the book lies in the voices of Thalheimer and the four contributing Washingtonian authors who use storytelling, local history, and humor to elevate the book beyond just an everyday guidebook to an inspirational muse that draws out your inner adventurer.

Genres: Cycling

256 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2014

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exceptionally helpful cycle touring guidebook. While there are some gross omissions (failure to mention several key locations of groceries/supplies), we found this book essential in terms of preliminary planning and gauging daily distances. Do not rely on this as a bible of cycle touring - use it as a guide and ensure that you satisfy yourself by confirming accommodations and grocery store locations before departing.

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great reference book filled with enough wit to make it interesting and sufficient information to make it worth adding to our permanent wanderlust bookshelf.