Gravel Cycling: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking

Review ------ Coming soon! "Gravel Cycling is an encyclopedia but definitely not an unabridged one. Still, the book gives you stunning visuals, enough stoke to last a lifetime, and valuable bits of knowledge from many of the best soldiers in the trenches of the gravel and bikepacking worlds... As a 'coffee table paperback', it makes for a stunning presentation of the gravel and bikepacking scenes. Combined with the technical and practical knowledge that you can access from this book, the value it presents far outweighs the asking price. The honesty with which Nick looks at the gravel and bikepacking scenes and the clear way which he navigates the reader through this book is refreshing as well. Would it make a great gift for the aspiring or avid gravel/bikepacker? Absolutely." -- RidingGravel.com "Gravel Cycling by former VeloNews tech editor Nick Legan offers everything you'd want from a guide to gravel." -- VeloNews "Gravel Cycling is both a utilitarian reference for gravel riding and a celebration of the fastest growing discipline in the cycling world...Worthy of display with its top-notch photographs; selected race and tour descriptions from around the world; and Q&As with race promoters, athletes, bicycle designers, route-planners, and other experts." -- ain Flyer "Gravel riding and bikepacking are buzzing. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable gravel rider and writer than Nick Legan...Legan's book is packed with more than 250 pages of ins on two-wheeled adventure off the beaten path." -- Gear Junkie "This IS the go-to book for your next adventure!" -- Yuri Hauswald From the Back Cover ------------------- MAKE YOUR ESCAPE Gravel cycling is a glorious return to the purest roots of two-wheeled adventure. From farm roads and miners' paths to the high passes of the Rockies and Alps, gravel cycling will set you free to explore, enjoy, persevere, and discover. Gravel Grinders If you seek the thrill of competition, Gravel Cycling will introduce you to 18 spectacular events around the globe, ranging from American classics like Dirty Kanza, Grinduro, and Barry-Roubaix to exciting newcomers such as Australia's Great Otway and France's La Gravel66. Bike setup, route tips, and hard-won advice from the world's top gravel competitors make Gravel Cycling the essential companion for aspiring adventure racers. Bikepacking Adventure For bikepackers heading into the great unknown, Gravel Cycling details a wealth of favored multiday adventure routes across America, and shares crucial packing tips, equipment checklists, route planning, and mealtime suggestions so you can ride with confidence. Advice from bikepacking's innovative equipment pioneers will help you select durable gear and assemble your own never-say-die adventure bike for unlimited exploring. The wild ride of a lifetime awaits you in Gravel Cycling. Get into gravel and discover a whole new way to enjoy the great outdoors. NICK LEGAN'S road racing career began at age 13, but these days his heart beats for the glory of gravel racing and the fun of bikepacking. As the gear and technical editor for Adventure Cyclist, his pursuit of stories has helped him discover adventure rides around the world. He's a frequent gravel competitor and a ride-hardened veteran of the 2,768-mile Great Divide Route.

undefined