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“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: "DHBC is fabulous --well written, well laid out, well researched, well presented and well worth its price. It's going to be our bible." --Wolf & Ann R "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 "An amazing book! And worth every penny. Have ridden BC roads many times but now I have so many more to ride that I never knew existed!!! --Doc "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 "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 "I have ridden the following DHs over the years: 34, 3, 13, 23, 28, 67 & 62; part of 18, 81, 37, 42, 44, 78, 9, 26, 29, 51, 6, 7, 24, 17, 63 & 76... As far as the roads I have ridden, your commentaries are right on. After reading your book I realize how much I have missed!" --Jeffrey H "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 "DHBC and DHWA 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 "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 "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 T
"Thanks for DHBC and DHWA. Half
the fun is figuring out where to ride next, and these books are a HUGE
help!"--Dean "I very much appreciate the extensive, exacting effort that goes into the production of such great and useful publications as DHBC and DHWA. Put me on the list for northern California 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" "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 "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 "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. Funny how you can be out in the middle of nowhere and come around a corner only to find an STC with a RADAR gun. What a public service they are performing... 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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"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."
"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!"--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: "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 "I am a Highway Engineer by education so great highways have always been of great interest to me. Your (TIRES) rating system is a great way to evaluate roads specifically for the characteristics that we motorcyclists desire most." --Jerry "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 "Far and away the best thing out there. It hits the spot exactly and I can’t think of anything else that comes even close."--Eric "It's worth the price, especially with the price of gas these days. You can't afford to waste time and money on crappy roads." --Mitch "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 "These are the best motorcycle guides out there for an area. Bar none. Absolutely the best money you will spend if you like the twisties!" --DragonRider "Combining DHWA with the GPS really gave us some insight into some options that we would have never even thought about." --SeattleVet "I can't say enough good things about DH Washington--truly great. The day after it arrived last year, I headed north to Washington (from home in Las Vegas, NV) and rode my tail off in the Volcano Region. Stayed in the same town for four days and road different loops every day. Having ridden all of the DH's in that region and most of the TE's, I agree with all of your assessments. Northern Cal has been my riding stomping ground for 25 years so I'm anxious to see your new book!" --Jim C "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 "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 "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 "Anything listed in this book is golden. Well worth the money --make sure to ask for it for Xmas!"--Lestat "These are the best motorcycle guides out there for an area. Bar none. Absolutely the best $$$ you will spend if you like the twisties!" --DragonRider "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 "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 "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
"Thanks for DHWA and DHBC.
Half the fun is figuring out where to ride next, and these books are a HUGE
help!"--Dean "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 "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 received 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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"I was shocked at the level of detail I found in your NorCal epic. Your stuff is astoundingly informative and entertaining––absolutely top-notch." –Andy Cherney, Editor, Motorcycle Cruiser "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."
"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!" –Budman, founder BARF www.bayarearidersforum.com "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: "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!"
"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 "I have never seen such a comprehensive and detailed catalog of motorcycle roads and services of Northern California in print. It is written in a familiar, easy style with a sense of humor most riders will appreciate. Once you see one, you'll have to have it!" –Bob M "Just got the book and really like it. And I've been riding in the Sierras for 40 years!" –Dale H "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 "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 "Bought DH NorCal last week and have been glued to it ever since!" –Neil "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 "The DH series of books has only one negative...it doesn't cover the entire world! –Jim S "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 "I already own DH Washington, so DH NorCal was a no-brainer!" –Lee G "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."
"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 "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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