Editors: gestalten & Stefan Amato
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 272 pages
Format: 21.5 × 29 cm, 9 × 11 ½ inches
Price: € 45 (D)  £ 40  $ 65 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-066-1

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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: September 22, 2022
INT PUBLICATION DATE: November 22, 2022
EMBARGO DATE TO USE IMAGERY AND PRESS RELEASE: September 15, 2022

Providing independence, a sense of reward and a closeness to nature, cycling offers one of the best modes of exploration. With more people packing their panniers each year, Grand Bikepacking Journeys compiles the most iconic routes that any long distance cyclist aims to complete. In this follow-up to the hugely successful Bikepacking, cyclist-extraordinaire Stefan Amato proposes global must-ride itineraries: the Iditarod across Alaska, the Trans-Pyrenees between France and Spain, the Ruta Austral in Patagonia, and many more. Describing the history and geography of each route along with hidden gems, Stefan gives handy tips on planning, equipment, and tackling the unique challenges discovered along the way. This book will inspire readers of all levels to get on their bike, whilst providing obsessed pedallers with something to aim for too.

Stefan Amato is a British based cyclist and founder of Pannier.cc, a hub for adventure cycling. He has been curating tours since 2012. When he’s not away, Stefan rides in his local Peak District National Park or dreams up his next trip over a map. This is his second book with gestalten after Bikepacking, published in 2021.

ABOUT gestalten
gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture.
Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little gestalten.