Glénat editions have recently published a new work on vogue bike disciplines: Gravel and Bikepacking. Presentation of the book “Gravel & Bikepacking: another idea of the bicycle” and notice.
“Gravel & Bikepacking: another idea of the bicycle” is the first book on this theme in French. Already in itself, it is an event because this practice of bicycle is already on the rise. Let us now see who Richard Delaume is and the content of the work.
Who is the author?
“Gravel & Bikepacking: Another idea of the bicycle” was written by Richard Delaume. He is at the same time a journalist, coach on mental performance and author of the Podcast Bistrot Gravier and the YouTube channel of the same name. A subject specialist …
What is Gravel?
It is with this question that the work starts. It is therefore rather for neophytes, to those who would like to get into the Gravel without having dared to do so until today. The author therefore presents all the specifics of the Gravel bicycle (its frame, its wheels …) before approaching the type of practice.
Well
Another chapter endeavors to define the right equipment, whether it be the clothes (widening, jersey, jacket, socks, gloves, glasses, etc.) or accessories (bags, bison, food pouch, etc.).
Still in this chapter, Richard Delaume addresses the crucial question of good tools. And yes, mechanical seeds or a puncture can happen, even with Gravel tires. It draws up a list of essentials when you go by bike: multi-tools (not just any), pump, tools with wicks and wicks, air chamber, tire disassessing game, derailleur paw, fast links. QR Code enrich this information, because they refer to demonstration videos to, for example, change a quick link or (dice) mounting your pedals. This can be very interesting for neophytes. The author also draws up an essential list of tools to have in his garage.
The author finally addresses bivouac and navigation equipment. On this subject, the author recommends a GPS rather than a smartphone with a GPS application for security reasons. If the phone breaks in a fall, how to call help?
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What is bikepacking?
The author addresses this question in the chapter “well equipped”. It’s a bit rough but the information is there. Among all the fields of bikepacking presented in the book, we approach on I-Trekkings that of bicycle trip. The author also addresses the question of bikepacking accommodation. Is bivouac the only possible choice? Of course not …
Risk preparation and injury prevention
For this chapter, the author interviewed 3 specialists to approach the subjects of injury prevention and physical preparation, the prevention of tingling and the loss of finger sensitivity, and finally the specificity of female cycling.
10 routes as an invitation to travel
10 routes in France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland to embark on the two -wheeled adventure from Gravel and Bikepacking. What are the routes described?
- The velideal
- Le Sundgau
- The Tour de Creuse and the crossing of the Creuse in mountain bike or in Gravel
- Tourmagne
- The Route des Grandes Alpes in Gravel
- Torino Nice Rally
- L’Alps Divide
- The Tuscany Trail (Italie)
- Ibérica Norte (Spain)
- Empty mountains (spagne)
For each itinerary, the author offers a text that presents the course, photos, practical information and a CT code to have more info on the route. I regret that there is no GPS card or trace to download with the QR code. Practical information is not developed enough for my taste.
Where to buy the book?
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- Author: Richard Delaume
- Publisher: Glénat
- Collection: Bike guides
- Format : 175 x 248 mm ; 144 pages
- Poids : 512 g
- ISBN : 9782344066348
- Prix : 26 €
My opinion on Gravel & Bikepacking: another idea of the bicycle
80%
“Gravel & BikePacking: Another idea of the bicycle” is a work two in one with a book full of practical information on one side to equip itself and prepare for the Gravel and the Bikepacking, and on the other of inspiring routes to embark on the adventure. The work is sometimes a little rough in its construction, and the part on the routes is not sufficiently expanded for my taste. But the essential is there before embarking on the adventure …
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