Mountain Bike! The Deep South : A Guide to the Classic Trails

Travel south of the Mason-Dixon line and discover the mystery of the Deep South. In spite of humidity and mosquitoes the size of golf balls, exploring the Deep South's wilderness is richly rewarding. With the region's amazing geographical and meteorological diversity, it pays to have the inside scoop on mountain biking. // From the Louisiana levee to the North Georgia mountains, Mountain Bike! The Deep South will introduce you to the thrill of exploring this magnificent region while helping you discover its most unforgettable rides. Mountain Bike! The Deep South provides detailed information on over 75 of the best rides throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, including tours through the New Orleans area, the Mississippi Delta, the Natchez Trace, Alabama's Gulf Shore, and the lush gardens of central Georgia. // Author Steve Jones has uncovered a diverse collection of trails that offer something to mountain bikers of all abilities. From rugged single-track ascents to leisurely rides along tranquil lakes, if it's good riding, it's profiled here.// Each route profile features: a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! The Deep South also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and the truth about suicide amoung armadillos.Jones, Steve is the author of 'Mountain Bike! The Deep South : A Guide to the Classic Trails', published 2001 under ISBN 9780897323758 and ISBN 0897323750.