{"id":896297,"date":"2026-09-15T05:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T05:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/896297\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T05:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T05:42:12","slug":"lonely-planets-new-epic-bike-trips-of-the-world-puts-australia-firmly-on-the-cycling-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/896297\/","title":{"rendered":"Lonely Planet\u2019s new Epic Bike Trips of the World puts Australia firmly on the cycling map"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning your next cycling adventure? Lonely Planet\u2019s new Epic Bike Trips of the World is packed with inspiration, including some standout Australian routes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 320-page book features 50 detailed cycling adventures from around the globe, with first-hand stories, photography, maps, riding grades and practical information to help readers plan their own trips.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Australian riders, one of the highlights is Western Australia\u2019s Munda Biddi Trail, one of the world\u2019s longest continuous off-road cycling routes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 1,000km-plus adventure through the forests and bushland between Perth and Albany is featured alongside international favourites including America\u2019s Great Divide, England\u2019s King Alfred\u2019s Way and Chile\u2019s Carretera Austral.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" viewbox=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-at-3.42.32-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-43237\"\/>Tassie\u2019s beautiful Bruny island. Image: Lonely Planet<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the other featured rides are Beaches and Bicycles in Adelaide, the Acheron Way in Victoria, Tassie\u2019s Bruny island and New Zealand\u2019s incredible Old Ghost Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Lonely Planet, the book covers a wide range of cycling adventures, from relatively accessible journeys to seriously challenging epics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Written by Lonely Planet\u2019s cycling experts and travel writers, the book is designed as much for dreaming as planning, making it a useful addition to the bookshelf for anyone contemplating their next big ride.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" viewbox=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-at-3.40.26-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-43236\"\/>Image: Lonely Planet<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epic Bike Trips of the World is available now, priced at around $49.99 in Australia. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"m-a-box-avatar-url\" href=\"https:\/\/bicyclingaustralia.com.au\/buddypress\/members\/mikeoconnor\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" alt=\"\" viewbox=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1774309585-bpfull.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload avatar avatar-76 photo\" height=\"76\" width=\"76\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mike O\u2019Connor \u2013 A keen cyclist, runner and photographer, Mike O\u2019Connor is the Editor of Bicycling Australia. He manages the BA website and social media, and loves promoting the achievements of Australian cyclists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Planning your next cycling adventure? 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