One Year on a Bike: From Amsterdam to Singapore by Martijn Doolaard documents a long-distance cycling journey from the Netherlands to Southeast Asia through photography, personal writing, and travel documentation centered around the experience of slow travel. Published by Gestalten, the book follows the publisher’s signature visual language, combining large-format presentation, image-focused storytelling, and high-quality hardcover construction.
One Year on a Bike
Within cycling and travel communities, One Year on a Bike is frequently referenced as one of the most recognizable contemporary cycling travel books, largely because of the balance between visual storytelling and the realistic portrayal of long-distance touring life.
The book follows Doolaard’s route across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, capturing landscapes, architecture, remote roads, and everyday encounters with people along the journey. Its photographic style relies on natural light, open scenery, and minimal composition, creating a consistent sense of calm and movement.
Photos Courtesy of Gestalten
