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Jobst Brandt (1935-2015) was a California cyclist and engineer whose passion and intellect changed the way we ride bikes today. Years before the evolution of mountain bikes and gravel bikes, his legendary ‘Jobst rides’ took riders and their bikes to places they hadn’t gone before.
Jobst spent almost fifty summers in the Alps, lightweight touring and adventuring over 2,000 miles each time, always carrying a camera to document his trip.
He was also the brilliant mind behind many innovations such as the bike computer and smooth tires, and he even influenced the birth of the mountain bike.
The JOBST BRANDT RIDE BIKE! book tells the story of his life and rides through unseen photos and original documents that detail his impact on cycling.
We have thousands of amazing pictures that will inspire your riding adventures.
As of November 1st, this project has raised $6,800 of their $29,013 goal. This project has 30 days left to raise the $29,013 or it will not be funded. For a pledge of $7, you will get postcards. For a pledge of $35, you will get one book. To learn more and to pledge money, go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isolapress/jobst-brandt-ride-bike-book?
