The Frankfurt Book Fair is taking place for the 75th time this year, with some exciting new features. For the first time in the history of the fair, the youth word of the year will be announced live and in front of an audience. "Be fly, then come by!" - under this motto, the fair invites you to be part of this exciting moment on Sunday. Another highlight is the new International Comics Centre, where a total of 14 publishers will present their works and offer visitors the opportunity to browse through comics. Slovenia, this year's Guest of Honour, will be presenting its literary and cultural landscape at the book fair under the motto "Honeycombs of Words".
Delius Klasing Verlag has published some brand new books on the subject of bicycles, which will also be presented at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Below we present a small selection of cycling books that we particularly like:
The Gravelbike - Sven Bremer (Ed.)
The gravel bike is becoming increasingly popular as a comfortable all-rounder for various road and weather conditions. The book "Das Gravelbike" by Sven Bremer (ed.) is a guide for anyone who is already a gravel bike enthusiast or wants to become one. It offers practical recommendations on everything from buying a bike to planning tours as well as useful tips and tricks on technique. With its comprehensive information, the book is a valuable guide to the world of gravel biking. It also presents the most beautiful gravel tours in Germany and Europe. The publisher, Sven Bremer, is himself an enthusiastic cycle traveller and appreciates the new perspectives and possibilities that gravel bikes offer in everyday life.
Bremer is a journalist and author who works in Bremen. In addition to his work for TOUR magazine, he also writes for other publications. He has published several books with Delius Klasing.
- Pages: 120
- Format: 17.6 x 24.6 cm
- Photos and illustrations: 128
- Price: 24,90
Cook & Gravel - Henrik Orre
After an extensive bikepacking tour, it is important to recharge your batteries. The book Cook & Gravel offers 50 quick recipes especially for cyclists and gravel bikers. With this book, cooking outdoors, whether over an open fire or while camping, becomes child's play. Henrik Orre, long-time chef for the professional team Ineos Grenadiers, has written this uncomplicated travel cookbook for all those who love gravel tours, bikepacking and bike camping. With the versatile outdoor recipes for every season, the nutrition after strenuous hours in the saddle is varied and tasty. The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure!
- Pages: 176
- Format: 21 x 24 cm
- Photos and illustrations: 150
- Price: 29,90
Spectacular downhill tours - Daniel Simon and Armin Herb
The book Spectacular downhill tours epitomises the motto "Up with the shuttle, down with the flow". It presents a selection of breathtaking downhill tours that are made possible by using cable cars or mountain lifts. These tours offer bikers the opportunity to experience fantastic descents without too much effort. The renowned authors Daniel Simon and Armin Herb have explored and compiled the most beautiful downhill routes in the Alps for this book. The tours presented include detailed reports with impressive photos, altitude profiles, maps and GPS data. The book also includes an information section with useful tips on the regions, hotels and places to stop for refreshments.
Armin Herb, a freelance journalist and editor for MYBIKE magazine, discovered his passion for mountain biking over 20 years ago. As a Munich resident by choice, he has dedicated himself intensively to this sport ever since.
Daniel Simon, an experienced photographer and journalist, has long specialised in working for BIKE and other renowned cycling magazines. Whether he is travelling or not, his camera and mountain bike are always by his side. As a passionate Munich resident, he spends almost every free day in the mountains, where he can perfectly combine his two passions.
- Pages: 160
- Format: 23.2 x 26.5 cm
- Photos and illustrations: 207
- Price: 34,90
By bike and boat to the Bering Sea - Richard Löwenherz
In the untouched interior of Chukotka, experienced cycle traveller Richard Löwenherz experiences a variety of challenges. Wild gravel tracks, bear attacks, snowstorms and extreme conditions make his journey a true adventure. Löwenherz is convinced that the most exciting routes begin where all roads end. In his travel and adventure book "By Bike and Boat to the Bering Sea", he takes the reader on this extraordinary journey through the remote wilderness. He crosses impressive landscapes with his rubber dinghy and a fatbike. Richly illustrated with numerous photos, this travelogue is a thought-provoking adventure - even for readers who have made themselves comfortable on the sofa.
Richard Löwenherz is a passionate adventure traveller who is particularly enthusiastic about wild and remote regions. His favourite places are Iceland, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. He immerses himself intensively in unknown territories and tests his personal abilities and limits in the process. In recent years, he has been increasingly drawn to the inaccessible wilderness areas of northern Siberia and the Arctic Circle.
- Pages: 160
- Format: 21 x 24 cm
- Photos and illustrations: 167
- Price: 29,90
The destination is on the way - Belén Castelló and Tristan Bogaard
"The destination is on the way" is the kind of book you would give to a friend or family member who is contemplating a bike trip around the world but feels there are too many obstacles to overcome.
The book tells various stories of cycle journeys. Whether you are travelling alone or in company, with an animal or an instrument - everyone will find inspiration here. The authors Belén Castello and Tristan Bogaard have compiled 40 travel reports from 23 different countries, written by over 50 travellers. With more than 500 illustrations and over 200 photos, the illustrated book offers a fascinating insight into extraordinary journeys and also answers more than 300 questions on the subject of cycling holidays, tours and bikepacking. So if you fancy going on a two-wheeled adventure yourself, you'll find the perfect inspiration here! Off you go on your next cycling adventure!
Belén Castelló and Tristan Bogaard are photographers and passionate travellers. They specialise in everything to do with cycling trips - from photography and filming to writing and speaking. Their greatest wish? To get as many people on bikes as possible.
- Pages: 272
- Format: 24 x 30 cm
- Photos and illustrations: 500
- Price: 49,90
E-bike dream tours in the Alps - Armin Herb and Daniel Simon
The guide Dream e-bike tours in the Alps presents 25 fantastic routes through the Alps that are perfect for e-bike riders. Whether you only have one day or want to spend several days on the road, this book offers you inspiration for your next cycling holiday. From the Dolomites to the Chiemgau and many other Alpine regions, various tours are presented to suit both beginners and experienced cyclists. In addition to useful information and tips on the tours, there is also GPS data to download and maps. With this guide, your next holiday in the mountains will be an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Armin Herb, a freelance journalist and editor for MYBIKE magazine, discovered his passion for mountain biking over 20 years ago. As a Munich resident by choice, he has studied the subject intensively and is now an expert in this field.
Daniel Simon, an experienced photographer and journalist, has made a name for himself in the cycling industry. He has worked for magazines such as BIKE for many years and his passion for mountain biking is reflected in his work. Whether he is travelling or has a day off, Daniel never leaves the camera and his mountain bike at home and spends every opportunity in the mountains.
- Pages: 160
- Format: 23.2 x 26.5 cm
- Photos and illustrations: 202
- Price: 34,90
E-bike dream tours in the Alps - the book here in the Delius Klasing shop.
Maik Schröder
Editor
