Colorado cyclists know that the state's paved roads are as beautiful and exciting to ride as its famous mountain-biking trails. The first and only one of its kind in the state- documents nearly every stretch of pavement recommended for road biking. Whether you're a seasoned Colorado cyclist looking for new challenges or a visitor in quest of America's highest and most scenic paved roads, you can choose from 208 routes of all difficulty levels.
From the sweeping prairies of the eastern plains to the jagged peaks of the Rocxk Mountains, this second edition will lead you to 201 of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive.
"In Colorado: A Sports History, James Whiteside uses athletics as a historical lens to view the people, culture, business, and politics of Colorado from its original American Indian occupants to the Broncos' Super Bowl victories. This unique new volume demonstrates how sports history can illuminate the business, politics, class, race, gender, mores, and values of a society."--BOOK JACKET.
Illustrated with many black and white historic photographs of mines and mining towns in Colorado, this book traces the industry from its development in 1859 to the late 1970s.