Mountain bikers, beginner to expert, all share a common need - a place to ride. Mountain Biking Northern California gives fat-tire enthusiasts the skinny on where to go. Here are sixty-seven of the best rides in Northern California, including coastal loops from Monterey to the Oregon border and mountain trails of the southern Cascades and the Sierra Nevada. Take your pick from scenic road routes, hot singletracks, lung-popping climbs, and demented downhills. Detailed ride descriptions make it easy to find the trailheads and follow the routes. You stay on track with accurate distances keyed to easy-to-read maps and ratings for physical and technical difficulty. This handy guide will help you choose a ride that's appropriate for your fitness and skill levels. It's an indispensable companion for all your fat-tire fun. (6 X 9, 312 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)