Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking
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Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking by Justin Lichter
An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, this guide distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. You'll discover the mechanics of bikepacking, covering but not limited to bikepacking basics, choosing the proper bike, gear carrying options, and trail riding tips.
Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking does a solid job of covering the basics of bike touring and bikepackingThe information is somewhat detailed without being laborious. The “pros and cons” for gear options helps give readers the kind of food for thought that may help them when they’re faced with making decisions - bikepacking.com
"...offers a long list of ideas, suggestions, direction and best practices to consider, but it’s enough to thoroughly get you ready for that big adventure you’ve been dreaming about. In fact, its content is deep and engaging enough that it’s planted a big adventure seed in my mind." - GRIT.cx
"...offers a long list of ideas, suggestions, direction and best practices to consider, but it’s enough to thoroughly get you ready for that big adventure you’ve been dreaming about. In fact, its content is deep and engaging enough that it’s planted a big adventure seed in my mind." - GRIT.cx
Justin Lichter has hiked more than 35,000 miles since 2002, including thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail, International AT, Eastern Continental Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Great Divide Trail, as well as treks in the Southern Alps, New Zealand, Africa, Iceland, and the Himalaya Range. He is a “Triple Crowner,” having hiked the ECT, PCT, and CDT (more than 10,000 miles) in one year. He lives in Soda Springs, California. Check him out at justinlichter.com. Justin Kline has pedaled loaded bicycles tens of thousands of miles. While he prefers the dirt and solitude of the wilderness, that hasn’t stopped him from exploring some of the busiest cities around the globe on two wheels. Whether on the Great Divide, at home in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, or in an olive grove halfway around the world, his best rides end under the stars with nothing more than what was carried on his bicycle. Justin currently works remotely while pedaling on an open-ended international bike tour. He lives in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781493009688 |
| ISBN 10 | 1493009680 |
| Title | Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking |
| Author | Justin Lichter |
| Series | Basic Illustrated Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Year published | 2015-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |