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"Bosworth and Sanders have clearly done their roadwork. This is a gorgeous, colourful book...If you ever plan on riding in BC, you'll benefit from this book. If you don't, try reading it, and then just try staying away." --Cycle Canada Read Complete Review “A must for any motorcyclist living in or visiting BC…without it I'd probably have gone many more years without enjoying the wonderful new roads this book led me to…certain to become the template for many future motorcycling guides.” --Motorcycle Tour & Cruiser "I'm blown away by
the amount of information and detail in this book. The authors have obviously
put their hearts and souls into it, illustrated by the high production quality,
excellent maps of each ride and detailed notes that accompany each one." --Canadian
Motorcycle Guide Online
Read Complete Review "As a motorcyclist who plans to
spend countless hours on two wheels this season, it's safe to say I've found my
new favourite book." "...absorbing reading. Just reading
about the wonderful roads and following the detailed route plans is enough to
make the imagination fly."--Toronto Star “I marvel at how intimately and accurately the authors describe 185 highways and their environs… from the armchair, DHBC appears to be a trustworthy and laudable guidebook.” --Victoria Times-Colonist Read Complete Review “The authors have done an amazing job of exploring this province and rating its roads. The casual writing style reads like a set of directions that a good friend might have supplied. Much to offer drivers with four wheels as well.” --North Shore News Read Complete Review "Great book, you can tell a lot of
work has gone into it. Incredibly elaborate rating system. There are lots of
great roads in the province and finding them has just gotten a little easier."--CBC
Radio "The finest literary achievement in the last century!" --David O (Concours Owners Group) "This book changed my life!" --Brian C (Cranbrook Motorsports) Want to buy DHBC DHWA and/or DHNorCal? Rider
Buzz: "DH books/maps are always the first step in planning a holiday, they have never let us down. We have all of them. One of our maps even survived a flight through the air and being run over by a truck! We have shown the light to many more riders, it's not just about the number of miles, it's the about the (DH) "number" that makes up those miles." --Jill H "Thanks for your inspired work. Returning to motorcycling has saved my life (now THAT'S a kudo--Ed) and your books have lead the way." --Richard "Just received your DHBC Companion Map. Thanks for another nice product. As someone who works in the field of surveying and mapping, I appreciate the quality work and recommend you to all my fellow riding & driving enthusiasts." --Jeffrey H "I can say with certainty I've bought and read all, or nearly all, of the maps, books, and guides available for western roads. Save yourself the trouble: if you ride in Washington, BC and Northern California just buy these. The level of detail is beyond belief. Add in useful amounts of information about lodging, eating, camping, dealerships, and pretty much anything else you want to know, and you've got the perfect motorcycling guidebooks." --Camera56
"I'd ridden through most of BC for over twenty years and thought that
I had seen pretty much all of it, that is until I picked up a copy of DHBC.
I didn't have a clue about how many fantastic roads I was missing
until using your book. Great job!" --Dave T
"At the risk of sounding like everyone else here, DHBC is incredible! The DH & TE roads, the campground info etc, it has everything anyone would need to know." --Jason S "I bought the DHBC book when it was recommended by a fellow rider on a BC Ferry on my first trip to BC. I was impressed with how the book was designed and how the info was provided. I was really impressed when I returned to BC the second time to travel those roads I missed the first time. I've since dog-eared this book making two more trips to BC and sharing it with my buddies. To travel BC without your book would not be wise, in my opinion, because you'll miss too much. It really has doubled my (our) riding pleasure." "I bought your DH books at the motorcycle show and enjoyed them very much. I am a new rider at 55 and your book has contributed to my new passion. This weekend we went to Port Renfrew and enjoyed all the different TEs and loved DH18! Thanks again for these great books." --Louis M "Don't plan a road trip without this stuff! Fantastic!" --Ron B
"Destination Highways is not about the destination but the fantastic possibilities and the journey that gets you there - it's about mid-winter
dreams of summer riding and the call of the road - it's about the roads not yet, but waiting to be taken.....DH is the best thing in my
motorcycle equipment.......well, next to raingear :)" --Lucia L "Thanks for the superb books -- some of the best I have on my bookshelves. My wife said to me: "You are one of the only people I know who reads a book of maps." But I know you understand..." --Duane B "Thanks for publishing such a great book, you don't know how much crap riding it has saved me...or maybe you do!" --Thomas L "You were dead on about getting both DHBC & DHWA. 1542 miles in 5 days. We found your books to be an incredible asset!" --Lonnie V "Great books, I have all 3 now (including a second copy of BC) and have just asked to be notified when DH SoCal is out! Have used DHWA and DH NorCal to determine our yearly late May trip. Going to the Lassen Volcanic Reserve and south area this year. Should be a blast! Your books make these trips MUCH more enjoyable and productive. Keep up the good work." --Paul M "I've set up numerous event rides over the years, but always did it the by the paper map/seat of the pants way. I have a new appreciation for the work put into DHBC - it is outstanding!" --Kathryn S "The absolute best motorcycle touring guides I have ever seen. If you
are a serious or casual rider and want to explore that best riding in BC, Washington or Northern California you absolutely must buy
these guides!" --Doug A "I want to tell you how much I enjoy these books. Not simply because they provide me with amazing rides I'd otherwise miss. They're also well-written enough to be recreational reading (my wife is always asking me what could be so funny in a guide book). And quite simply, it's a joy to see someone take on such a big project and do it so right." --Phil "I have a copy of DHBC that I purchased two years ago and it has to be one of the best motorcycle touring books I have EVER seen! My wife shows it off constantly to friends who are interested in motorcycle touring your neck of the woods." --Chris M "Having DHBC lead me to the DHWA book for a tour of WA this summer. Finding DHWA18 alone was worth the price of the book! What a hoot! We rode a ton of DHs and TEs in WA, including an incredible day on DH1. Thanks for the work, I'm on my way to get DH NorCal and I'm on the notification list for DH SoCal." --G Hiscock "An amazing book! And worth every penny. Have ridden BC many times but now I have so many more to ride that I never knew existed!!! --Doc "DHBC is one of the best motorcycle accessories I own. Great book and a great job on the contents. Because of it, I have experienced more of the province than I would have with any other map system."
--Clayton D "Last spring I did a motorcycle trip on the roads in DHBC. It was the most fun I've ever had on a bike trip!" --Drax "We're heading out on another multi-state trip next month - from Cal through OR, WA and BC and we use your books to pick out the twistiest routes. Did it last year and had >5,000 miles of great riding. A Blast! Keep
'em coming and we'll keep going!" --Ron & Terry D "Destination Highways BC has for a few years been THE bible for backroads in BC. Having recently put DH Washington to the test, I have to say it is as valuable as a few sheets of TP tucked away for emergencies when riding in remote areas." --EFZEDONE "Thank you for the great book. I just moved to the Okanagan and am loving the information. I have already ridden many of the roads and
can't wait until every one in the book has yellow highlighter on it!!" --Sean M "Compared to Destination Highways books, everything else is a giant stinking turd." --Phil H "We used your BC and WA books to guide us on our annual summer tour this past June and could not have put together such a great trip without them!" --B LaMear "Just wanted to let you know that DHBC has paid for itself on my first outing--several runs in each direction on DH6! Fantastic finds -- both the road and the book. I've just ordered DHNCA for when I'm next down there." --Adrian C "I have both DHWA and DHBC and love them. I've purchased several copies to give to friends. Everyone loves them. Thanks for the hard work and keep them coming--can't wait to see Northern California!"--John "Totally LOVE the writing style - the quick wit and sense of humor found in the text makes it hard to put the book down!" --Bev M "I have briefly read through DHBC and have found it to be spectacular. You have given us much to look forward to. Thank you for the quality publication... Your book would be worth it at twice the price!" --Dave M "I have a copy of DHBC that I purchased two years ago and it has to be one of the best motorcycle touring books I have EVER seen! My wife shows it off constantly to friends who are interested in motorcycle touring your neck of the woods." --Chris M "I have just finished reading (your book) from cover to cover and I rate it as excellent. Over the years, I have ridden most of the roads discussed in the book and your take on them is bang on! This is a well researched and invaluable asset to any rider's library."--Ron T "DHWA and DHBC are excellent books and the most comprehensive guides you can buy. I use them for every trip we do. Next up is DH Northern California which I’m sure will be worth its purchase price. Give these guys a chance and they will cover every decent road in North America. Let's support ‘em and get a few more books out that also provide great dream material for the long cold winter months…" --Sloguy "Your book partially contributed to my return to motorcycling, now with an R1100S I'm using it to explore BC. The information is great, and the book is really well written - witty boys, witty! It's a great read, bike or no bike. Looking forward to the WA book and beyond."--Chris "Bought DHBC this weekend, all I have to say is I have looked at it a few times and hummed and hawed about it, and if any of you were in the same state as me, BUY THE BOOK! It IS worth it. I have ridden many of the routes in there but many I never knew existed!" --CREWZN "I sleep with DHBC tight to my chest every night in anticipation of this summer's fun on BC's highways."
--William P
"The information you've collected, organized and share in your DH books is invaluable when planning rides on
unfamiliar soil. You've even helped me find some new roads in my own backyard! Thanks again for all your efforts. Keep up the good work!"
--Greg C "I very much appreciate the extensive, exacting effort that goes into the production of such great and useful publications as DHWA and DHBC. Put me on the list for DH NorCal and any others you publish in the future." --Don C "Excellent book, I've been through it at least 10 times and our riding season hasn't started yet. You've done a super job, I love it!" --Darryl P "DHBC is a phenomenal resource and has been a terrific gift for friends and family members." --Andrew G "I've bought both DHBC & DHWA and have now ridden about 75% of the runs described. I'm happy to report that I agree with your assessments almost all the time. Absolutely invaluable guides!" --Andreas S "I just don’t think you will find more comprehensive and detailed bike guides anywhere else." --Lisen "I went on your website needing a mid winter fix and spent 1 1/2 hours looking at your video of the DHs. It must be good, my legs ache from gripping the tank! I should be okay for awhile now." --Vic S "I just had to write and say how much I enjoy this book!!! It keeps me going through the brutal winter and is present at every trip/beer meeting my friends and I have as we plan for the summer. Keep up the good work, and thanks again for an excellent trip companion!" --Richard M "I love DHBC. My friends and I
are in awe of the roads we have taken... we took DH5 to DH2 and were absolutely
amazed at the fun and beauty these routes provided" "DHBC was a wonderful companion on my first motorcycling vacation!" --Michael P "Loved your BC book, have now ridden most of your rated highways and just ordered the Washington book. Terrific stuff, guarantees a great ride!"--Rob K "DHBC is as fascinating as a
Tom Clancy war thriller. I couldn't put it down. Now I can't wait to get
there!"--Randy F "Planned our very first motorcycle trip using DHBC. We were certainly not disappointed!" --David F "In a word, I think DHBC is magnificent!!! I love reading it. I've taken many of the roads and this book's a wonderful thing..."--Robertson C ”Even though I’ve ridden 90% of the roads described in DHBC, I still enjoyed reading every page. The detail is excellent on everything from road quality to accommodations, restaurants and fuel stops...”--Wayne C "LOVE the book. Have given a couple as presents!!!! I live in the Kimberley area, you nailed the great roads here in the BEST bike riding area in the WORLD... thanks again for the great stuff!" --Rick Q "Not only all the info that I'd anticipated in it, but some lovely writing as well. Boy, I'm going to enjoy using this book!"--Peter P "I heard your interview last week and went out and bought the book the next day!!!!! It is fabulous --you guys have done an amazing job. I've ridden the province for years and I can't wait until next riding season. You guys have given me dozens of new roads to look forward to..." --Dave H "Buy, borrow, or steal a copy of DHBC. Basically every good road in BC is detailed in there." --CoolDaddyGroove "I read it almost cover to cover on the plane ride home to Raleigh, NC. My out of body experience found me near Lillooet on my R1200C for next summer. Thank you for helping me decide on next summer's vacation ride."--Len H "Let me tell you how much I like the book, a great effort... can't say enough good stuff about it." --Grant M "Thanks for the book...(it gave us) the best 2 day bike trip anywhere!!" --Glen & Monique My V65 Magna and I are intimately acquainted with DH76 since we
live pretty much in the middle of it. Your report is right on. You didn't miss a
detail. With this level of accuracy, and the dusty dry sense of humour
exemplified by "Washington Diary" I must own this book. Right now!"
--Bill L "Does DHBC count as a bible, cause I worship that book!"
--alternateimpact "Really enjoy DHBC. My friend has your whole book memorized, categorized and confirmed. He is very meticulous. I have ridden a great deal in Washington but there is so much more I have yet to see. I prefer to ride in the US because it can be a lot easier on insurance premiums if caught off guard while in excess of the limit. I can't wait for your books to come out for every state!" --Jeff M "I love the book. I lent it to my boss, but told him only for
two days. He ordered his own after reading only a couple pages. Keep up the awesome job."--Karl "WOW what a great idea! You obviously appreciate riding as much as we do."--Phil
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Michael Sanders' 10 min
interview on Hog Radio 102 at the Seattle Motorcycle Show Listen
MP3 "This, bar none, is the best American motorcycle guide we've read. Hopefully, it won't take too long for Bosworth and Sanders to survey the rest of the roads in the US because everyone with a passion for waltzing a bike through beautiful roads needs one of these guides." --RoadRUNNER, Motorcycle Cruising & Touring "An astonishingly thorough guide...this thing is so in-depth, it's sort of hard to describe. If you want to know where to ride in the state of Washington and what it's like, this is your book."--RiderWearhouse/Aerostich.com "The word "thorough" does not even begin to cover these books." --Friction Zone, Motorcycle Travel & Information "There are lots of great roads in Washington and across the border to the north in British Columbia, Canada. We're not talking just nice roads like the Blue Ridge Parkway, we're talking scenic paved roads zooming over majestic mountain passes similar to the European Alps, twisting around volcanoes such as Mt St Helens and zipping through shadowy canyons as impressive as any in North America. There's no question there are great roads in the Northwest. The only question is which ones do you have time for? My personal suggestion is to get a copy of Destination Highways Washington. Personally, I'm impressed with the amount of information in these guides. These guys have done their homework and it shows. I know you're going to find DHWA impressive, so I also suggest you get a copy of Destination Highways British Columbia." --David L Hough author of "Proficient Motorcycling" "More Proficient Motorcycling" & "Street Strategies" (in BMW ON) "Travel books are helpful for reading up on an area before you go, and also for catching the bug to go to an area. Bosworth and Sanders have created a book series that scores high on both counts. Most importantly, these books are focused on the needs and interests of motorcyclists. Be forewarned: thumb through a copy (of DHBC) and you’ll probably be thinking about heading to Canada’s western province next summer. I scrutinized the second book (DHWA) to see if (they) had discovered my favorite roads, and whether we agreed on the ratings. How about the twisty road between Enterprise, Oregon and Clarkston, Washington? Few riders seem to have discovered that little gem. Yep, it’s DH18. I’m surprised they found that one, but I agree with the rating. OK, how about Forest Service Road 25 from Randle south past Mt. St. Helens? Sure enough, it’s DH4. Bottom line: I’d trust these guys. I’m impressed with these very functional and informative motorcycling guides." --David L Hough (in Motorcycle Consumer News) "This is an impressive book...the Ulysses of
guide books, a pound and a half of maps, stories, arcane and sometimes humorous
facts, indexes and qualitative ratings... rides are described intimately, as if
they had stopped after each curve, dug out notebooks and held detailed
conversations...Even the Glossary of Twisted Terms is amusing: if you've never heard of
"twistosterone" you need to get yourself some...as in the BC book,
maps are printed for easy use in low light. There are a lot of maps, by the way,
and they are very good maps... You can see where the money went: spiral-bound,
full-color, printed like an art book and exhaustive detail." "I finally got off my ass and
ordered (DHWA & DHBC), and I've spent the last several days flipping through them
like a crack addict...and my boys at Twisted Edge Publishing provided the
fix for me.
If
you live in the Pacific Northwest or are even thinking about planning a
ride to that area, I recommend picking up these little gems. Hell,
even if you're heading up there in the cage these would come in handy.
Double hell! Even if you're a map freak and can appreciate the
beautiful layout of these books...you'll love 'em!
I look forward to DH Oregon...or any other DH book they publish." --www.sport-touring.net
Read Complete Review "For my fellow enthusiasts who view the journey as the equal or even greater reward then the destination, this book is for you. ...the TEs listed in my area identified a number of roads that I had not discovered in the past 10 years, they alone would be worth the price of the book. ...this 542 page reference work will become an essential part of your Ferrari. It is some of the best money I have spent on mine." --www.ferrari.com "If a ride through Washington State is in your plans, you could miss a lot if you go without getting this book first" --IronWorks, The Journal for Harley Enthusiasts
"Donut Hole: (n) that part of a Krispy
Kreme with no pastry or that part of central Washington with no
curves." That's from the Twisted Terms Glossary at the
front of Brian Bosworth's and Michael Sanders' latest foray into moto-publishing:
the highly entertaining, gorgeously produced, 542-page bikers' guide...
they nailed it first time out (with DHBC), and promise to do so once again with this fully
mapped and rated guide to the most scenic twists and turns in Washington State. I
can attest to the accuracy and usefulness of Bosworth and Sanders' rating
system. Their top-rated road (in Washington) was one of my peak experiences last summer." "These guys know who is reading this stuff and there is no politically correct filler here. They write for the dedicated rider and do it so well you could imagine you are talking to a fellow rider at a gas station sharing tips on where to go. I have used the previous book to plan out some great rides in BC and know that these guys know what they are talking about. --North Shore News Read Complete Review Want to buy DHBC DHWA and/or DHNorCal? Rider Buzz:
"A Godsend! Riders spend
hours searching the internet for opinions and secret roads that can all be found
at their fingertips in mere seconds here." --Neal "I am a Highway Engineer by education so great highways have always been of great interest to me. Your Total Integrated Road Evaluation System (TIRES) is a great way to evaluate roads specifically for the characteristics that we motorcyclists desire most." --Jerry "My sister-in-law pulls out this book, Destination Highways Washington, and hands it to me. Right away, I knew I was holding something special." --Gamuru "Did 800 mi of riding with
a couple of friends over the past weekend, mostly exploring Southeastern
WA and the Palouse area. No DH in that corner of the state was left
unridden! I’ve lived in WA since 1979, but I’ve never been to that part
of the state. I wouldn’t have known where to ride without DHWA." --Doug
V "The very best rides in a year are almost always DH-inspired!"
--Harry N
"Being from Alberta, I'd ridden in WA a few times before but riding the whole state "like a local" with DHWA last year was a totally different and amazing experience. I've ridden in BC and NorCal before too but I'm going back to ride both again this year, so naturally I just ordered DHBC and DH NorCal so I can ride everything I missed before." --James R "I'm a 66 year old native from the Seattle area and as such, thought I knew all the roads Washington has to offer. Hah! Yesterday I went about 25 minutes from from my home in Lynnwood and enjoyed the Spring weather on roads I'd never been on before!" --Bill "Our plan was to ride via the west side of the Cascades, trying to pick a route that wouldn’t take us over roads already ridden but more importantly, keep us off busy highways. I spread the DHWA Companion Map out, and VOILA, there were all kinds of red DHs and orange TEs between Sedro Wooley and Enumclaw, behind Seattle and well away from the interstate. So I plotted a route on our GPS using the map and book as a guide. It was WONDERFUL – we had a great ride, saw lots of new country (and for my husband who has ridden over 40 years in all 48 continental states and probably close to 1M kms – that was a first!) and managed to totally avoid the big city. We used both the book and map several more times on the trip to find and ride even more great roads. We rode DH2, 3 and most of 4 on two consecutive days – how much better can it get? Thank you again for your wonderful books and maps. We have them all, use them often and recommend them to everyone we meet!" --Judy W (DHWA allowed these riders from Kamloops BC to "ride like a local" in WA) "The most focused book I have found yet for motorcycle riding in Washington. Rating each suggested road based on Twistiness, Pavement, Engineering, Scenery, Remoteness and Character is a wonderful way to judge a ride before trying it. I found the information accurate after trying several of the roads. Not much fluff in the book, mostly factual and objective, not a bed-time story." --Fadi S "Just rode down to Portland on all the Washington state back road DHs and TEs. Planned the trip with the DHWA book, created the routes on the GPS and travelled with the DHWA Companion Map. It makes everything come together. Great map, great detail... can't wait for the DHBC Companion Map!" --Hal
"I love the two books I have and look forward to getting the 3rd (and
eventually the 4th and 5th and whatever you guys come out with!) The "Thanks for your inspired work. Returning to motorcycling has saved my life (now THAT'S a kudo--Ed) and your books have lead the way." --Richard "I've just acquired DHWA and see they've continued, and added, to their very credible sharing of knowledge for motorcyclists, or really, anyone looking for adventures on the road. I'm a Washingtonian and have travelled many of its roads. Going through this book has shown me where I've failed to take the road less travelled. I'm thankful these surprises are there as I was initially dubious about spending money for info I thought I may have already had." "I do recommend one book, and only one book that describes motorcycle tours in WA. It's called DH Washington. Every ride in it is a good one (at least, the 90% or so that I've done). There's nothing better between two covers!" --Chris E "You were dead on about getting both DHBC & DHWA! 1542 miles in 5 days. We found your books to be an incredible asset!" --Lonnie V "The absolute best motorcycle touring guides I have ever seen. If you are a serious or casual rider and want to explore that best riding in BC, Washington or Northern California you absolutely must buy these guides!" --Doug A "Our traveling companions were amazed at my intimate knowledge of Washington's back roads, all acquired thanks to DHWA. I really appreciate the amount of work involved in putting these books together. Now off to plan a weekend trip to Port Townsend via DH27, DH52..." --Adrian "I got the Companion Map
with the WA book which I really, really like. I'm organizing a 7 day
trip for 10 riders this summer who want to explore WA and this "I share my love of your books with everyone. In fact, my buddy who bought DHWA and DHBC did it because of what I shared with him and there are probably a few others. Your books are a great resource. Thanks for all of your hard work" --Judy K "You guys are freaking hilarious! Not only that, but when I use your books to lead my friends around, they think I'm a genius!" --Julie H "Let me say that both DHWA & DHBC have exceeded my EVERY expectation! It's nice to have a reference work that includes so much information pertinent to motorcyclists."--Chris
"Bosworth and Sanders are certifiable motorcycle junkies and pour themselves into writing the best motorcycle guides I've seen:
Destination Highways. Save yourself some trouble. If you ride in Washington
BC and Northern California, just buy these."
--Camera56 "If you're looking for the best and most challenging roads for motorcycles in Washington, look no further than DHWA. This is a very comprehensive collection of the curviest, most scenic, and best engineered roads in the state and has the best road specific details available." --M Cambern "Having DHBC lead me to the DHWA book for a tour of WA this summer. Finding DHWA18 alone was worth the price of the book! What a hoot! We rode a ton of DHs and TEs in WA, including an incredible day on DH1. Thanks for the work, I'm on my way to get DH NorCal and I'm on the notification list for DH SoCal." --G Hiscock "Our riding group has used DHBC &
DHWA to do some excellent ride planning, and we are now in the process of planning our 2010 trip with
the NorCal book." --RideSlow04 "Your copy of DHWA went to one of our mileage club winners who proudly shows it off on club drives and at meetings, and thinks it's the best guidebook for sports car drivers. As you well know, I happen to agree!" --Lissa M, Club Miata Northwest "Very thorough, I've discovered tons of new roads that I've literally driven right past for years!" --liv4thekill "...outstanding guidebooks for the best motorcycling roads in Washington State and British Columbia. I have both books and they are the best of their kind, easily worth twice what they cost. They're THAT good."--Woofy "The most focused book I have found yet for motorcycle riding in Washington. The ratings are a wonderful way to judge a ride before trying it (as is the website video). I found the information accurate after trying several of the roads highlighted in there. Not much fluff in the book, mostly factual and objective"
--Fadi S "Great book! It has EVERY road in Washington. I've been riding roads around here in a
25 mile radius for years and never before had a detailed map of them from start to finish, all on a single page. And there are pages and
pages (over 250), all sorted by area." --vtox "Thanks so much for your amazing books. We base our trips on how many Destination Highways we can take in, and did a lot of the Twisted Edges last trip to eastern Washington and loved them. Thanks for all the detail (and humour) in your books." --Patsy O "WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING-KEEP DOING IT! We LOVE your books. Used the BC one extensively for multiple week ride in BC in 2001 and the WA one for an extended trip in 06. Agreed with everything they say." –Tim S "I love your books and recommend them to anyone who stops long enough for me to say so." --Robert W "We're heading out on another multi-state trip next month - from Cal through OR, WA and BC and we use your books to pick out the twistiest routes. Did it last year and had >5,000 miles of great riding. A Blast! Keep 'em coming and we'll keep going!"
--Ron & Terry D "We used your WA and BC books to guide us on our annual summer tour this past June and could not have put together such a great trip without them!" --B LaMear "Great book! Not only the best motorcycle guidebook I've seen but one of the best laid-out and organized guidebooks of any kind." --Chris "I've bought both DHBC & DHWA and have now ridden about 75% of the runs described. I'm happy to report that I agree with your assessments almost all the time. Absolutely invaluable guides!" --Andreas S "I've hummed and hawed, and if any of you are in the same state, BUY THE BOOK!! It IS worth it." --Joel "I want to tell you how much I enjoy these books. Not simply because they provide me with amazing rides I'd otherwise miss. They're also well-written enough to be recreational reading (my wife is always asking me what could be so funny in a guide book). And quite simply, it's a joy to see someone take on such a big project and do it so right." --Phil DHWA kicks ass!" --Pit Crew "I used DHBC & DHWA and they made the riding much more interesting and exciting!" "Anything listed in this book is golden. Well worth the money --make sure to ask for it for Xmas!"--Lestat "I have both DHBC and DHWA and use them for bike and car trips. Don't leave home without them!"
--Blaine D "The information and formatting
are awesome! You will want to purchase this book. --H1 Rabbit "A great book. When they rate something high, it's gonna be a great road...a sweet tool to use for planning a trip--saves a lot of the guess work for you." --Brassneck "Great book! (TIRES is an) excellent and accurate rating system, one of the best tools I have seen to help plan an enjoyable trip, no matter what type of riding experience you are after. Keep up the good work, looking forward to Northern California."--Mark "Their eyes lit up when I brought up your title. Your book is their bible! They love it. He reads it at night, in bed, fantasizing about the next trip to take..." --Glenda
"Stopped for water in Tahuya today at the end
of DH32, and was told by the store clerk, "We've had more motorcycles than cars through here today...and they all seem to have that same
book you've got in your hand." When I got home my wife, who hates to ride
(huh???), picked up your book and wants a copy of her own. Nice work guys!" --Phil "Love DHWA! Just bought THE BOOK and been on two rides from it... AWESOME!!!!" --Todd J
"Thanks for DHWA and DHBC.
Half the fun is figuring out where to ride next, and these books are a HUGE
help!"--Dean "I live in Washington, have all your books (just bought NorCal) and love them! I show them to all my friends. Please do DH Oregon!" --Brooke S "At the last Calgary Motorcycle Show I stopped at your booth to tell you how impressed I was with DHBC when you pitched me on DHWA. I started to protest, stating that I have never even ridden there but then I realized that if Washington was worth you guys covering, certainly it must be worth me checking out. Thank you in advance for the great adventures there that surely await!!!!" --Dave
"I just received DHWA and my expectations were surpassed in every
way. Superb job on a great book!" --Joel "Have, luv and use DHWA book all the time." --Thomas D "I have all 3 of your Destination Highways books and find them invaluable in planning my routes." --Keith H "I just don’t think you will find more comprehensive and detailed bike guides anywhere else." --Lisen "I got DHWA a while back and love it. Please don't change a thing. Your format and execution are utterly fabulous. I eagerly look forward to your next book, whatever area you choose to cover!" --Jeffrey "WOW! Just got DHWA for Christmas. Fantastic book! Thanks again - keep up the GREAT work!" --Bob "Jeez, what a shit load of work. I suspect that few realize the amount of work (and money) that goes into producing such a comprehensive undertaking. The thing that really pissed me off though was page 464. Bit like being exposed to a photo of naked teen ladies--having been teased with the pic, I now need to go there, which could be costly." --Max "My
first scan indicates that DH Washington will be as useful and entertaining as
DHBC, and I use
that all the time. They're great to read even during the cold winter months when
my bike is off the road. I am sure the next book will be great!" --Alan
"I just received my copy of DH Washington, which I had pre-ordered. It was worth the wait. You guys did a great job!"--David |
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"(Destination Highways) guides are widely acclaimed as the best on
the planet..." --Phil Herring examiner.com "DH Northern California
immediately renders irrelevant whole tank bags full of road maps.
Its 570 spiral-bound pages contain all the exhaustive detail
that long-time fans of the DH series have come to expect. The sheer
volume of detail guarantees the time spent reading their books will
not be wasted."
–Kate Edwards, Friction Zone
read
complete review "I was shocked
at the level of detail I found in your NorCal epic. Your stuff is
astoundingly informative and entertaining––absolutely
top-notch." "I hate reviews that describe a book as a "must have" purchase. It's an abdication of the responsibility of the reviewer to provide cogent criticism. Having said that, DH NorCal is a..... must have purchase. Actually, all three books are!" –American Road magazine "Northern California has vinified the six (TIRES) truths of joyous motorcycling, bottled them and stuck in a cork. Think of the DHNCA book as your corkscrew, allowing you to savor the 334 roads in NorCal you must consume before you die." –Cycle Canada "The best motorcycle road reference books ever published. I own all three books and love
them. I look forward to DH Oregon...or any other DH book they publish!"
"IT
ROCKS! DH NorCal is their third book and these guys thought it through.
Extremely useful knowledge and made the grade on the ride as well. It took a few maps to get all the abbreviations down, but not too long and once you got 'em... no problem. An amazing book and worth the scrilla ($$$). Over 550 pages of moto heaven!"
"You could waste more money on gas than this book costs, looking for roads you won’t find without it. If a ride in California might be in your future, this book should be in your present." –Steve Thornton, Upshift "The only problem I
have with DH NorCal is that in looking at the roads
that I know, I see all the others, the ones waiting for me, calling,
demanding that I pay them a visit. Travel guides can be pure torture
at times. Especially good ones like this".
"Information is very detailed, with intimate descriptions of each road, detailed ratings and 125 full colour maps. If you've got a week or two in NorCal, than it'll be worth spending a few hours (days?) perusing and planning with this book first." www.cmgonline.com "All you need to
know to plan a route that best suits your approach to riding
rather than wasting miles on roads you wished you had avoided. For
that reason alone, the book is worth the asking price."
–Terry
Peters, Editor, North Shore News Want to buy DHBC DHWA and/or DHNorCal? Rider Buzz:
"A Godsend! Riders spend
hours searching the internet for opinions and secret roads that can all be found
at their fingertips in mere seconds here." --Neal "I love your books, own all three and use them (and my DH NorCal Companion Map) regularly. I do regard your work(s) as absolutely right up there with The Bible --actually higher. I cannot fathom how you two rode all these roads and cataloged all this information." –Jim C "I can say with certainty I've bought and read all, or nearly all, of the maps, books, and guides available for western roads. Save yourself the trouble: if you ride in Washington, BC and Northern California just buy these. The level of detail is beyond belief. Add in useful amounts of information about lodging, eating, camping, dealerships, and pretty much anything else you want to know, and you've got the perfect motorcycling guidebooks." –Camera56 "Thanks again for your great contributions to mankind. My FJR (nee VFR) and I have loved discovering all those out of the way roads." --Rod M "I recently moved back to Northern California and convinced a friend back east to come out for a week-long ride. I bought DH NorCal and plotted a 1200 mile route, trying to focus on the highest rated roads while putting together doable days and a logical, counterclockwise loop. With the DH book - easy-peasy! The result: my buddy wants to do this every year!! He compares the riding here to be every bit as good as he has done in the Alps and other areas of Europe. I couldn't have done it without Destination Highways. The cost of the book was the best money I've ever spent. Now I'm just waiting for Oregon and other surrounding areas. I love you guys..." --Kevin W "My wife & I are once again touring thru BC, WA, and now starting NorCal--will be on the road six weeks. Using all your DH books/Companion Maps extensively. Really appreciate all the work you put into them, they're definitely a bargain! (We even got the DH Rider Discount at the Winthrop Inn.)" –Tim & Paulette S "DH NorCal is the most informative and entertaining read you will find if you are looking for for the best roads to ride. Without a doubt, I have doubled my riding pleasure by riding the DHs and TEs suggested in the book!" –Barry W "Just got the book and really like it. And I've been riding in the Sierras for 40 years!" –Dale H "I rarely rate books with 5 stars but the uniqueness, informative, detailed nature (and very high quality) of these books can't be ignored. If you buy one, or more, I hope you're as pleased with them as I"ve been." --Allan W "Looking through your website and at the testimonials, it's clearly evident I need ALL your goodies - DHBC, DHWA and DH NorCal with all the Companion Maps. It's great to see such fantastic map/book products. You guys rock!! All the best." --Norm de W "I recently returned from another five day NorCal ride, this time on 17 DH's and 8 TE's. Had a fantastic time and the book was invaluable. The Companion Map was also invaluable, until my riding partner lost it on the coast! Can't wait for digital DH! We are the planning type of riders so it will be a welcome addition to the book/map." --Rick B "If you don't own and ride with them all...you're truly missing out!" –Jon L "Outstanding stuff, I constantly recommend you to my fellow riders. DH NorCal and its Companion Map gave my son and I the best trip ever last summer, and we thought we already knew the roads in Northern California! This year we're going to Utah and Arizona, and without DH books or any knowledge of these two states, its proven to be quite an exercise. It makes me appreciate your efforts all the more." –Barry W (Yeah, it's sure a lot less work to come ride WA and BC, hint, hint! ;-) "Wow! I lived in the Bay Area and should have had DH NorCal or DH BAY AREA....many times! What a great resource. You know your stuff!!" –Chuck F "Love your books and
Companion Maps. No trip planning required, just take the books,
map and my GPS. Thanks to DH, I just set a loose agenda such as ride
all the DH's in NW NorCal for 10 days of bike riding bliss.
Perfect!" --J F "Like Mad Maps, DH NorCal lays out routes. Like pashnit.com, DHNCA gives you detailed descriptions of your ride. What separates this book from either source is thoroughness. A great book, love it!" –Ian C "DH NorCal and its Companion Map made the trip for our five aging sport bike guys. After DH29TE-H these five, fifty plus year olds thought I could walk on water! After many years and thousands of miles together I've never seen them happier. We even had a couple of local guys outside Sacramento ask us where a particular road came from/went to. Thanks for a great product!" –Chris P "Just received your DHNCA Companion Map and it looks great! I've been riding for 45 years and riding in NorCal, Washington and BC for 27 years. I want to encourage you to do companion maps for each of your other books, too. I've got the DHBC, DHWA and DHNCA books and am looking forward to your DH SoCal book. Thanks for these great books that help me to 'ride like a local!' " –Jim C "I've been to Northern California 3 times in the past year, and I have made it a point to research nice curvy roads to run in the Miata and on the bike. I can't say how much time I have spent researching those roads, but it has been a lot of time. Each of the roads I spent hours researching are in this book. Those roads are described perfectly, as well as many more I have passed by, because I did not know they were there." –Wayne B "You guys are the only people who make good motorcycle guides & maps. And I know, I've bought all the others!" --Roger S "I'm really impressed with the cartography, map layout, and accurate detail, especially in my local riding area where there is a lot of confusing twisty roads. The parts that I know read like a local wrote them." –Jeff D "There is simply nothing else out there that compares to how valuable DH books are for me when I'm out riding." –Rashmi "I just retired and moved to Eureka, NorCal. I have found roads in the area using your book that even the locals don't know about. Great fun!" –Jerry C "The absolute best motorcycle touring guides I have ever seen. If you are a serious or casual rider and want to explore that best riding in BC, Washington or Northern California you absolutely must buy these guides!" –Doug A "Picked up my third DH book, DH NorCal this Christmas. Thanks for the
great books. By the way, the NorCal Companion Map is an excellent
addition. Allows for the "big picture" when planning a trip and considering routes."
–Ron B "We were in Northern California a month ago using DH NorCal. We had a couple of locals follow us and ask how we knew about these roads. They'd lived there for years and had never found them! We should be getting a commission as we told numerous locals (including a friendly state trooper) about the book and they all said they were going to run out and buy it!" –Taxguy "Used DH NorCal and its Companion Map last July during our trip to the Moto GP. I am still at a loss for words on the amazing trip... thanks to your book we had some of the most incredible sights along the endless variety of roads!" –Peter R "I just finished a 1700 mile trip using the DH NorCal I bought at a bike show. If it wasn't for your book my trip would have been nowhere near as good. And as far as Northern California DH1, I couldn't agree more. I was so taken by the scenery I almost forgot I was here to ride!" –Bill J "DHNCA is absolutly fantastic! Have taken two trips with it and have ridden some of the best twisty roads I have ever ridden. I would have
never found them without this
book!" "My husband & I used your DH
NorCal book last year and loved it! I like the humor in the books and really look forward to the SoCal book. And we're also excited about your new
Companion Maps. I'm not sure what you could do to improve - just keep 'em comin'! We've told all our biker friends about the books. Thanks again!!!"
–Julie D "Fantastic!! With my DH books and Companion Maps, I won't be riding by great roads anymore." –Shayne W "I want to congratulate you on having created the outstanding DHNCA! I bought the book just two days ago, and have only put it down to write this email to you, to eat, and to sleep (a bit). It's not often that I see ANY product as thoughtfully conceived and executed, and as I'm a very critical individual, this is not idle or casual praise. Indeed, if I thought there were anything I could add I would come begging for a job, since I'd love to work with such intelligent, well-read, well-versed, humorous, motorcycle-riding people (and that, my friends, seems to be a very small subset of the population). I suppose I will have to console myself by reading your book, and by traveling over many of these roads again, but with newly re-opened eyes. I've been riding in NorCal for 33 years and your book has reinforced my love of riding it--for which I thank you!" –Bob B "Love your books, made my recent trip to Northern CA amazing! Hope you have plans to do a Companion Map for Washington and BC? One for NorCal is AMAZING! Thanks - and keep 'em coming!" –Jeffrey C
"Bosworth and Sanders are certifiable motorcycle junkies and pour themselves into writing the
best motorcycle guides I've seen:
Destination Highways. Save yourself some trouble. If you ride in Washington, and Northern California and BC, just buy these."
–Camera56 "Let me compliment you on a magnificent, informative and entertaining motorcycle travel/touring resource. I have managed to read about 10% of NorCal and have found it spot on for the locations and roads with which I am familiar, and very informative and intriguing regarding areas I am yearning to explore." –Cy Y "I love your books and recommend them to anyone who stops long enough
for me to say so." –Robert W "With
DH NorCal, I now have all three of your books and love them. They always go with me when I travel, and I can get "lost" in them for hours at a time during the winter months."
–David
E "Awesome video clips! The book is fantastic too and I like seeing the video along with the written At a Glance and mile-by-mile On The Road descriptions from the book because we just bought a Harley and have no clue where to ride. Thanks to you, we now have GREAT tools and information for NorCal road trips." –Audrey M "Just came back from some riding in California and want to mention how helpful the book was. I don't plan a ride without it."–Norbert G "You cannot beat DH NorCal for in depth info." –Scooter "The best, most thorough motorcycle guide books ever written. I just
planned a vacation around one and was not disappointed. You'll wish they "Cool books for cool trips!" –Darin D "Keep up the good work on your product. It's a terrific thing!" –J De Bruler "Thank you for these books. They are definitely a godsend to me!" –Apple P "Finally there is a California tour guide book for motorcyclists. Very well detailed. A great book!" –Don C "Excellent, exactly what I expected!" –T 1 Thunder "I have all 3 of your books and find them invaluable in planning my routes." –Keith H "Compared to Destination
Highways books, everything else is a giant stinking turd." –Phil
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