Mountain Bike! Texas and Oklahoma: A Guide to the Classic Trails - Softcover

A resident of Dallas, Texas, Chuck Cypert has been an avid cyclist since he got his first tricycle, and can be found maintaining his stable of bikes when he's not out riding one of them

Cowboy hats and Native American headdresses will forever be associated with the Lone Star State and it's neighbor to the north, Oklahoma. But bicycle helmets? Maybe. Enthusiasm for mountain biking has spread across both states from its epicenter in Dallas, producing a wealth of trails on a variety of terrain. Let the thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Mountain Bike! Texas and Oklahoma be your guide, from the high desert of West Texas to the Gulf Coast, and the canyons of the panhandle to the hills of Oklahoma.This guide provides detailed information on more than fifty trails, including rides in Ouchita National Forest, Sam Houston National Forest, Big Bend National Park, Caprock Canyons State Park, as well as off-road biking in Dallas, Houston, and Tulsa. Each route profile features: at-a-glance key information; a thorough ride description; a detailed trail map; helpful sources of information; proximity of important services; valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards; a rescue index.Mountain Bike! Texas and Oklahoma also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, and tips on mountain biking etiquette, important safety information and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. (6 x 9, 286 pages, b&w photos, maps)