This book serves two practical purposes. The first is to encourage you to cycle - a good thing in itself. The second is to introduce you to the marvellous varie

An annual biographical dictionary, with which is incorporated "Men and women of the time."

This insightful book presents a sociological study of professional cycling, examining developments in the sport since its emergence in the late 19th century. Jo

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