The best!
I did this trip (Vancouver to Tijuana) with a couple of friends last year, and noticed that most people used this exact book. Most also have those cyclist's maps that cost much more--we didn't, and turned out fine.
Anyway, we came to refer to it as "the Bible" throughout the trip, often checking it for absolutely any details we may need, and sometimes just to assure ourselves we were on the right track.
It's surprisingly small (good for the handlebar bag) given how much information it has for you. Details of everything a cyclist might need or want are provided along the set path, down to the TENTH of a mile. On our trip, we strayed quite a bit from the trail, but the Bible made it pretty easy to orient ourselves even when off of the recommended roads.
If you're planning to bike any section of the west coast, and especially if you want to do the whole shebang, you REALLY should buy this book.
Better than Adventure Cycling maps
I used this book in conjunction with Adventure Cycling maps on a Canada to Mexico ride in 2007 and found this book to be more complete in it's description of routes and facilities. It's very easy to follow, takes you on less-traveled roads without going to ridiculous extremes to avoid well-traveled roads, and gives excellent descriptions of available facilities such as campground amenities, points of interest, libraries, etc. I would highly recommend this book if you are planning a bicycle tour along any or all of the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route.
"The" Book is my coast cycling Bible
I bought this because I wore out the old copy I had and it was a little out of date. This book is so valuable to cyclist up and down the coast that they simply refer to it as "The book". While I did notice some inaccurate information, specifically, the book mentions that there is no camping on Hornby Island while I stayed in a huge campground there, It is mostly accurate as I read it cover to cover upon receipt to relive my last ride from Powell River BC to Seattle. This book is indispensable for anyone considering cycling any part of the coast from Canada to Mexico. Don't leave home without it!
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