Gravel Cycling: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

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Nick Legan is the gear editor and road test editor for Adventure Cyclist, the official publication of the 43-year-old Adventure Cycling Association. He was formerly Technical Editor for VeloNews. He served a seven-year stint in the professional cycling mechanic ranks, working for the RadioShack ProTour team at the Tour de France and the Amgen Tour of California, and for the Garmin-Slipstream, CSC, Toyota-United, Health Net and Ofoto professional cycling teams. He is a graduate of Indiana University with honors and degrees in French and journalism.

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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.