The White Mountain Ride Guide, second edition. The latest book by Marty Basch has been expanded to include more rides, updated maps and more resources.
The White Mountain Ride Guide, second edition. The latest book by Marty Basch has been expanded to include more rides, updated maps and more resources.

“When Marty Basch tells you to take a hike - you just might want to take him up on it.”
Foster’s Sunday Citizen, Dover, NH

“Basch has a real feel for both people and geography and is an accomplished writer and storyteller.”
Maine Sunday Telegram

Marty Basch is the author of six outdoor books on bicycling, travel, skiing and snowshoeing. His latest is the second edition of “The White Mountain Ride Guide.” With new maps, new rides and a new look, "The White Mountain Ride Guide" has gotten even better. For road riders and mountain bikers heading to New Hampshire and Maine, it's got everything from singletrack treasures to paved pleasures.

Basch also writes for a number of newspapers and magazines. He gives humorous slides shows and lectures about his two-wheeled global adventures.

Since you’re here, take a spin around.

Maine Bike Rally
Just over the NH border, the state o' Maine has the 20th annual Maine Bike Rally July 11 to 13 in Fryeburg. They're expecting over 500 riders for the slew of road rides, mtb rides, and more two wheeling fun. You can be one of them. Sign up..CLICK HERE

Ride Guide Reviews

From MaineToday.com:
"The White Mountain Guide is an excellent resource for anyone--from the novice to seasoned bicyclist--interested in exploring the natural beauty of our nearby White Mountains."

From The Weirs Times:
"The guide is full of good tips and helpful facts -- much like the benefit of riding with a local."


Marty's Musings
Unaided by sherpas and oxygen, we pressed on. This was an attempt at a first ascent in a yet-to-be discovered mountain range. Though in North America, the range had received little attention unlike peaks like Ranier, Denali and even Washington.

Yet this young, months-old range taunted us daily. We watched as it grew, higher and higher after every storm. Finally, we went for it, the first assault on the Driveway Range in northern New Hampshire.

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