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    Martijn Doolaard spent two years on a bike from Vancouver to Patagonia with gestalten
    Last day on Salar de Uyuni. Salt lakes are the worst for bicycles. If you don’t clean off the salt immediately, many of the parts will rust. Find out more about the Bolivian adventures of Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    "If the road is beautiful, travel the road slowly; be a turtle, be a snail and even better than this: Stop traveling; live the road fully" said the Turkish writer Mehmet Murat Ildan in Two Years on a Bike
    "The collision of the cold air from the Pacific and the warm winds from the land often results in beautiful mornings with fog among the tall redwoods." says Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    It goes without saying that the bike itself deserves thorough contemplation before setting off on such a big journey. I’ve met dozens of bike travelers from all corners of the world, and each one does it differently. It’s best not to get bogged down in fretting over the “right” setup.
    Martijn Doolard's bike on the Avenue of the Giants in California. Discover more in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Discover The Redwoods in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten and Martijn Doolaard
    Travel with Martijn Doolard from Vancouuver to Patagonia in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    "I’ve always dreamed about the far-stretched plains of Nevada and the red rocks of Utah and Arizona. Summer is at its end and the scorching-hot deserts are about to cool down. It’s the perfect time to stray from the coast and head due east from San Francisco over the Sierra Nevadas, on toward the Great Basin." said Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike
    Today, I’m staying on a farm in Arkata, California. Albert (in the red shirt) has cycled a fair bit through the US and Mexico, but he currently owns and runs an organic farm which leaves him with little time to travel. To fill the void, he has opened up his place for cyclists, who can camp on his property or stay in one of the cabins at no cost. This is a busy time of year for him, and today is no exception. I meet José from Brazil and Eve from California, who are cycling north together.
    Meet Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike a book by gestalten
    "I’m zipped in my tent in the middle of Yosemite National Park, and I’m having trouble falling asleep. This is bear country, and I’m worried I didn’t take the right precau- tions. My food is in my panniers, which should be airtight. To be safe, I’ve stashed them far from camp. I’m camping farther from the road than usual." says Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten
    The historic capital and heart of Guatemala, Antigua has been tested by the forces of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes for centuries. It is known for its ubiquitous Spanish Baroque architecture; it seems like around every corner, one can find a church from a bygone era. Discover Antigua with Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike.
    Martijn Doolard facing the sunset on this adventure by bike. Follow Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Drying out clothes after a rainy start to the day while taking one last glance at Volcán Cotopaxi, this time from the southeast. Two Years on a Bike is an extraordinary adventure by Martijn Doolaard with gestalten
    Martijn Doolard travels through Argentina in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Travel to La Paz with Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Escape

    Two Years on a Bike

    From Vancouver to Patagonia

    A bike is all you need to join this epic adventure, spanning continents and years, that will awaken your thirst for exploration.

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    Could you live permanently on the road? When all your belongings fit in a few bags, your office is a roadside diner, and your home is a meandering route from Canada to the southern tip of Argentina?

    In Two Years on a Bike, Martijn Doolaard puts it to the test. Strapping the necessities onto his bicycle, he ventures into desolate wastelands and sojourns in vast cities, exploring what it means to be at home in the world while embracing a life of minimalism and long-term travel.

    Along the winding roads of California’s coasts, the impenetrable jungles of Mexico, the ever-higher passes of the Andes Mountains, and the severe alpine forests of Patagonia, Doolaard eschews comfort and convention for the sake of documenting life on one of the world’s most breathtaking—and notorious—routes.



    bicycle cycling Escape
    Editors: gestalten & Martijn Doolaard
    Release date: January 2022
    Format: 24 x 32 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 416 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-050-0

    Martijn Doolaard is a dutch photographer, designer and travel writer. He grew up in a small town in the Netherlands where fishing and camping holidays with his three brothers formed the inspiration of his current outdoor life. In 2015, he put his life in the city on pause and rode his bicycle to China, describing the trip in the widely acclaimed One Year on a Bike, published by gestalten. The itch of leaving again came quite soon...

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    Full refunds are available up until 14 days after the order confirmation is sent. You bear the direct costs for returning the products. More information on our return policy is available here.
    Could you live permanently on the road? When all your belongings fit in a few bags, your office is a roadside diner, and your home is a meandering route from Canada to the southern tip of Argentina?

    In Two Years on a Bike, Martijn Doolaard puts it to the test. Strapping the necessities onto his bicycle, he ventures into desolate wastelands and sojourns in vast cities, exploring what it means to be at home in the world while embracing a life of minimalism and long-term travel.

    Along the winding roads of California’s coasts, the impenetrable jungles of Mexico, the ever-higher passes of the Andes Mountains, and the severe alpine forests of Patagonia, Doolaard eschews comfort and convention for the sake of documenting life on one of the world’s most breathtaking—and notorious—routes.



    bicycle cycling Escape

    Editors gestalten & Martijn Doolaard
    Release date: January 2022
    Format: 24 x 32 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 416 pages
    ISBN: 978-3-96704-050-0

    Martijn Doolaard is a dutch photographer, designer and travel writer. He grew up in a small town in the Netherlands where fishing and camping holidays with his three brothers formed the inspiration of his current outdoor life. In 2015, he put his life in the city on pause and rode his bicycle to China, describing the trip in the widely acclaimed One Year on a Bike, published by gestalten. The itch of leaving again came quite soon...

    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

    Shipping Costs

    • Free shipping to Germany and the USA.

    • Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    • For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:

      • Germany & USA : € 0,-
      • European Union: € 10,-
      • ROW (All other): € 40,-

    Shipping costs will be assessed during checkout based on the full value of goods purchased.


    The shipping cost doesn’t account for any import taxes/customs fees. These fees are not under our control and apply according to the regulations of your selected country of delivery. Please refer to your local customs authorities for more information.

     

    Payment 

    For shipments to addresses within the US, payments can be made using credit card, or PayPal.

    Gestalten uses a secure payment system to protect your information. More information on our security procedure is available here. 

    Shipping

    Once your order is processed and an order confirmation is sent, you will be able to track your shipment using the link in the order confirmation. You will also be able to track your order in your customer account.

    Orders are usually received within 2-3 working days for orders placed within Germany, 2-6 working days for those placed within the EU, Switzerland, and Norway. Orders placed within the US will be delivered within 3-7 working days after receiving your order confirmation. Deliveries to all other territories will take 10-14 working days.

    Please note that we don’t ship on weekends and public holidays. Deliveries are not made on Sundays and other public holidays. We will try to inform you of any unexpected delays.

    Returns
    Full refunds are available up until 14 days after the order confirmation is sent. You bear the direct costs for returning the products. More information on our return policy is available here.

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    Last day on Salar de Uyuni. Salt lakes are the worst for bicycles. If you don’t clean off the salt immediately, many of the parts will rust. Find out more about the Bolivian adventures of Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    "If the road is beautiful, travel the road slowly; be a turtle, be a snail and even better than this: Stop traveling; live the road fully" said the Turkish writer Mehmet Murat Ildan in Two Years on a Bike
    "The collision of the cold air from the Pacific and the warm winds from the land often results in beautiful mornings with fog among the tall redwoods." says Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    It goes without saying that the bike itself deserves thorough contemplation before setting off on such a big journey. I’ve met dozens of bike travelers from all corners of the world, and each one does it differently. It’s best not to get bogged down in fretting over the “right” setup.
    Martijn Doolard's bike on the Avenue of the Giants in California. Discover more in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Discover The Redwoods in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten and Martijn Doolaard
    Travel with Martijn Doolard from Vancouuver to Patagonia in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    "I’ve always dreamed about the far-stretched plains of Nevada and the red rocks of Utah and Arizona. Summer is at its end and the scorching-hot deserts are about to cool down. It’s the perfect time to stray from the coast and head due east from San Francisco over the Sierra Nevadas, on toward the Great Basin." said Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike
    Today, I’m staying on a farm in Arkata, California. Albert (in the red shirt) has cycled a fair bit through the US and Mexico, but he currently owns and runs an organic farm which leaves him with little time to travel. To fill the void, he has opened up his place for cyclists, who can camp on his property or stay in one of the cabins at no cost. This is a busy time of year for him, and today is no exception. I meet José from Brazil and Eve from California, who are cycling north together.
    Meet Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike a book by gestalten
    "I’m zipped in my tent in the middle of Yosemite National Park, and I’m having trouble falling asleep. This is bear country, and I’m worried I didn’t take the right precau- tions. My food is in my panniers, which should be airtight. To be safe, I’ve stashed them far from camp. I’m camping farther from the road than usual." says Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten
    The historic capital and heart of Guatemala, Antigua has been tested by the forces of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes for centuries. It is known for its ubiquitous Spanish Baroque architecture; it seems like around every corner, one can find a church from a bygone era. Discover Antigua with Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike.
    Martijn Doolard facing the sunset on this adventure by bike. Follow Martijn Doolard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Drying out clothes after a rainy start to the day while taking one last glance at Volcán Cotopaxi, this time from the southeast. Two Years on a Bike is an extraordinary adventure by Martijn Doolaard with gestalten
    Martijn Doolard travels through Argentina in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.
    Travel to La Paz with Martijn Doolaard in Two Years on a Bike by gestalten.

    What People Say

    "Two Years on a Bike. The cover of Martijn’s book is not only attractive but also very telling. The Two is in italics, not only to highlight the exceptional achievement of the Dutchman - two years on a bike, but also to indicate the difference to One Year on a Bike, Martijn’s previous bestseller."

    National Geographic Traveler

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