The holiday season is here, and for some, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for the cyclocross racer or cyclist in your life. In the next two weeks, we will be bringing you some gift ideas to help make sure it is a Merry Crossmas for one and all.
Books are a classic holiday gift idea, and they offer hours of enjoyment and a lifetime of knowledge. This year, several have come across our desks that are worth considering, as a gift for the cyclists in your life, or perhaps, yourself.
Our suggested holiday reading list includes:
Easy-Reading References:
- En Cyclo Pedia, by Johan Tell
- The Bike Deconstructed, by Richard Hallett
Pretty Pictures:
- The Art of the Jersey, by Andy Storey
- The Bicycle Coloring Book, by Shan Jiang
- 2017/2018 Cyclocross Album, by Balint Hamvas
’Cross & Gravel:
- The Cyclocross Bible, by Alexander Forrester
- Bell Lap Poems, by Laura Winberry
- Gravel Cycling, by Nick Legan
- Rainbows in the Mud, by Paul Maunder
Use the next button to scroll through and read about each of the gift ideas.
More more gift ideas, see our ever-growing list of 2018 gift ideas.
Pretty Pictures: 2017/2018 Cyclocross Album, by Balint Hamvas
Balint Hamvas’ latest album looks at the 2017/18 cyclocross season. © Cyclocross Magazine
Balint Hamvas’ 2017/2018 Cyclocross Album is a retrospective on last season that uses Hamvas’ photos and written pieces to create a comprehensive look back at last season.
Anyone who follows Hamvas on Instagram or has seen his previous books knows that the photography in the book is top-notch. The text helps provide context for the numerous photos on every page.
The Cyclocross Album for last year provides a run-down of the three major series—World Cup, Superprestige and DVV Trofee—and touches on some of the other big stories of the year. Stories include a look at the rise of U.S. Women’s cyclocross and the continuing success of young British riders. Another story heads to England for the annual Three Peaks Cyclocross race.
Hamvas’ book blends stories with photos. © Cyclocross Magazine
The 2017/2018 Cyclocross Album would make a great gift for any fan of international cyclocross. It provides a comprehensive look at the season that was and helps provide a sort of yearbook to look back on in years to come.
Pages: 240
Price:£35, $44.50 USD
More Info: cyclephotos.co.uk
