Nordic Cycle: Bicycle Adventures in the North

Gestalten

$30.90 $36.40

Gestalten
Nordic Cycle: Bicycle Adventures in the North
$30.90 $36.40



Description

Nordic Cycle: Bicycle Adventures in the North, published by Gestalten, takes you on a breath-taking bike ride to the Arctic landscapes. Created in collaboration with mountain biker Tobias Woggon, the book offers both practical instructions and stunning photographs and stories from bicycle journeys in Greenland, Faroe Islands and the Nordic countries.

Ride through the fairytale-like snowy plains of the Nordic lands, where signs of civilization appear vanished. This journey combines radical touring, camping, and cooking the best of what local nature has to offer. By taking on some of the most treasured biking trails and terrains across the Nordic landscape, this book is a seated journey of discovery and escapism across a vast scenery set to inspire your next trip.

Nordic Cycle is an exploration of regions, people, and food on a mountain bike, with stunning photography and aerial shots. Discover illustrated maps and routes, follow the path of Tobias Woggon in his adventure and learn over 16 recipes with step-by-step instructions, paying homage to the local cuisine across the Nordics.

Author
Gestalten & Tobias Woggon
Language
English
Publication year
2020
Edition
First
Binding
Hardback
Pages
196
Size
26 x 21 x 2.5 cm
ISBN
978-3-89955-863-0
Product ID
GS9783899558630
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