Cycling writer Laurence McJannet takes on a rugged journey, combining mountain biking with wild camping across 30 stunning off-road routes and historic tracks throughout Britain.

Lightweight bikepacking—a rapidly expanding global trend—is essentially backpacking combined with cycling, involving rides that include overnight stays. Why not experience an off-road micro-adventure unlike any other by discovering Britain’s secret trails and paths? This is the first dedicated UK book on bikepacking, offering:

• 30 of the finest off-road rides our island has 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.

About the Author:

Laurence McJannet is a writer and journalist who cut his teeth in Beirut before forging a career in cycle journalism, interviewing Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre and British cycling legend Chris Boardman for the UK’s bike press.  A regular contributor to publications including What Mountain Bike, MBUK, ProCycling and Cycling Plus, as well as Triathlon Plus, Outdoor Fitness, and Sustrans. Now living with his young family in Somerset, he runs a custom bike building business and is establishing a vintage cycle cafe outside Bristol – the UK’s first designated Cycling City.