As anyone who's ever rolled two wheels into the City of Roses knows, biking is an undeniable part of Portland's identity. Biking Portland: 55 Rides from the Willamette Valley to Vancouver, offers routes from downtown Portland along the river, into the greenways of the Tualatin basin, through the Clackamas countryside, and across the Columbia to destinations like Cedar Creek and Cape Horn.

　　Features include a detailed map for each Portland bicycle ride, 75 photographs, a keying of each ride by “type” -- residential, urban, rural, non-motorized -- and public transit directions to the start of all 55 routes in addition to standard driving directions. Each cycling route features turn-by-turn descriptions, mileage logs, photos, maps, and elevation profiles, while sidebars throughout the guide showcase Portland's rich biking heritage with fascinating anecdotes. Rides range across skill levels with a balance between easy, moderate, and strenuous--here you’ll find routes for families, Portland newcomers, and seasoned Oregon road warriors.

　　Quick-reference tables help you find the ride best suited to your fitness level and interests Turn-by-turn riding directions provided