Three guys who know where to ride in Los Angeles better than anyone, Steve Messer, Jim Hasenauer and Mark Langton, have put together a comprehensive 334-page guide to 60 of their favorite rides titles Where to Bike, Los Angeles Mountain Biking. Every ride gets its own chapter and the authors explain how to get to the trailhead, what to expect during the ride and in some cases, where to fuel up after your adventure. The ride information includes distance, elevation change, max elevation, suggested rider ability and even links you to other ride suggestions. You also get an in-depth description on what the ride experience is all about and of course, a detailed map of every ride.

This would be a great gift for any mountain biker who lives near Los Angeles or plans to visit the City of Angels. The book is available from Amazon at the sale price of $18.45 off the regular $27.95 price (click here to order) and better mountain bike shops.

   

MORE GIFT IDEAS FOR THE MOUNTAIN BIKER ON YOUR LIST
--A $1 stocking stuffer that gives a warm feeling. Click here.
--Multi-tools that can get you back on the trail fast. Click here.
--Why not give a guided mountain bike tour from Cog Wild? Click here.
--A shameless self-promoting suggestion that is still a great present.
Click here for the print version.    Click here for the iTunes version.