Bikepacking is a publication all about the two-wheeled journeys in different regions around the world, introducing the people and culture around it. It explores the surroundings encountered on the way and embraces the freedom of being out on your bike in nature. If you're ready to discover the adventurous spirit of life on two wheels, Bikepacking gives you plenty of tips and tricks for your travels as well as offering insights and inspiration to plan your future expeditions. Whether beginner or experienced, this is a journey for everyone to enjoy.
Lightweight 'bikepacking' is a fast growing international trend. Essentially it's backpacking with a bike - or any ride that includes an overnight stay. So why not try an off-road micro-adventure with a difference, exploring Britain's hidden trails and tracks? This is the first ever UK book on bikepacking and provides: -30 of the finest off-road rides that the British isles have to to offer, from the Isle of Wight to the Scottish Highlands -Tips for picturesque camping, biking, packing and exploring -Ideas for family adventures -Engaging travelogue and inspiring photography -The best routes for mountain trails, night rides, adventures, stargazing, forest single track and more - all just a short train ride away This unique guide will appeal to cyclists, micro-adventurers or those seeking the ultimate wild British cycling adventure.
Key Features:The Cross King perfectly fills in the gap between our Race King and Mountain King II in terms of application,The tyre is designed for XC and trail use with speed as the main priority,Featuring Pure Grip, a new compound developed for Continental performance products,Pure Grip sits just behind BlackChili, providing great grip, high durability and mileage,It was developed in conjunction with the Topeak-Ergon professional MTB team who have now already recorded many race wins on what they call the perfect race day tyre,The cleverly designed tread pattern which provides ample traction yet almost the rolling sensation of a much slicker tyre,Tubeless Ready,Folding tyre,Constructed from 3 ply, totalling 84 tpi,Weight: 760 grams.
Key Features: The Cross King perfectly fills in the gap between our Race King and Mountain King II in terms of application, Featuring Pure Grip, a new compound developed for Continental performance products, Pure Grip sits just behind BlackChili, providing great grip, high durability and mileage, The tyre is designed for XC and trail use with speed as the main priority, It was developed in conjunction with the Topeak-Ergon professional MTB team who have now already recorded many race wins on what they call the perfect race day tyre, The cleverly designed tread pattern which provides ample traction yet almost the rolling sensation of a much slicker tyre, Folding tyre, Tubeless Ready, Constructed from 3 ply, totalling 84 tpi, .*Note: Image is for display purposes only*
Continental: For the skilled: A hearty tyre that wants to be raced Impressive in cross-country races and marathons, for hardtails and full suspension race bikes. A voluminous carcass gives great self damping qualities whilst the the low rolling tread pattern keeps the speed up through the turns and through to the straights.Choose from our two compounds : BlackChili and PureGrip. Our BlackChili range has two casing options - 'Tubeless-Ready ProTection or RaceSport. Our PureGrip range features Tubeless-Ready ShieldWall folding or standard wire bead models. Our Tubeless Ready tyres have been recently re-engineered to inflate first time using a standard track pump.Our Tubeless Ready tyres have been recently re-engineered to inflate first time using a standard track pump.Fast rolling XC dry conditions tyre,World XC Championships winning tyre ,Good for XC & 4X racing.
Continental: Our first class all-rounder and top choice for race day The Cross King is a versatile competition and trail tyre, with enough grip for wet trails yet super fast rolling thanks to an offset centre tread design.Our unique BlackChili tread compound offers a great long lasting grip. The shoulder lugs provide high stability in high speed corners.Fast rolling Trail / XC tyre,Completely re-engineered casing which seats and inflates for all tubeless systems first time,Fits between the Race King and Mountain King in the Continental range,B+ 2.6 & 2.8" options - lower tyre pressures - more fun.
Key Features:Now firmly into the third period of its reign, the Mountain King III strengthens its rule over the all round trail bike market,Featuring Pure Grip, a new compound developed for Continental performance products,Pure Grip sits just behind BlackChili, providing great grip, high durability and mileage,Superb braking traction and optimum cornering are guaranteed in all types of conditions,The tread lug arrangement was developed in collaboration with professional mountain bikers, resulting in an exceptionally light yet positively tough trail tyre,Trail riders, Cross Country racers, Alpine tourists and Marathon riders - this is a serious intermediate tyre option,Tubeless Ready,Folding tyre.
The Cross King perfectly fills in the gap between our Race King and Mountain King II in terms of applicationKey Feature:Featuring Pure Grip, a new compound developed for Continental performance products,Pure Grip sits just behind BlackChili, providing great grip, high durability and mileage,The tyre is designed for XC and trail use with speed as the main priority,It was developed in conjunction with the Topeak-Ergon professional MTB team who have now already recorded many race wins on what they call the perfect race day tyre,The cleverly designed tread pattern which provides ample traction yet almost the rolling sensation of a much slicker tyre,Tubeless Ready,Folding tyre,Constructed from 3 ply, totalling 84 tpi,Weight: 720 grams.
Key Features: Now considered a legendary tyre, the Race King heralded the advent of the current Continental MTB range, Irina Kalentieva won two World Championships on Race King tyres as well as countless other wins, Featuring Pure Grip, a new compound developed for Continental performance products, Pure Grip sits just behind BlackChili, providing great grip, high durability, and mileage, When it's dry, the Race King is faster, cleaner and safer, Rolling resistance is almost on par with a race bike tyre, Tubeless Ready, Folding tyre, Weight: 520 grams, .*Note: Image is for display purposes only*
Continental: Our first class all-rounder and top choice for race day The Cross King is a versatile competition and trail tyre, with enough grip for wet trails yet super fast rolling thanks to an offset centre tread design.Our unique BlackChili tread compound offers a great long lasting grip. The shoulder lugs provide high stability in high speed corners.Fast rolling Trail / XC tyre,Completely re-engineered casing which seats and inflates for all tubeless systems first time,Fits between the Race King and Mountain King in the Continental range,B+ 2.6 & 2.8" options - lower tyre pressures - more fun.
Continental: Our first class all-rounder and top choice for race day The Cross King is a versatile competition and trail tyre, with enough grip for wet trails yet super fast rolling thanks to an offset centre tread design.Our unique BlackChili tread compound offers a great long lasting grip. The shoulder lugs provide high stability in high speed corners.Fast rolling Trail / XC tyre,Completely re-engineered casing which seats and inflates for all tubeless systems first time,Fits between the Race King and Mountain King in the Continental range,B+ 2.6 & 2.8" options - lower tyre pressures - more fun.
Continental: Our first class all-rounder and top choice for race day The Cross King is a versatile competition and trail tyre, with enough grip for wet trails yet super fast rolling thanks to an offset centre tread design.Our unique BlackChili tread compound offers a great long lasting grip. The shoulder lugs provide high stability in high speed corners.Fast rolling Trail / XC tyre,Completely re-engineered casing which seats and inflates for all tubeless systems first time,Fits between the Race King and Mountain King in the Continental range,B+ 2.6 & 2.8" options - lower tyre pressures - more fun.