Edward Pickering set out on a mission to ask them, and gained some astonishing insights into the minds of cycling's best ever riders of the past forty years, from giants like Greg LeMond and Stephen Roche to more unfamiliar names like Bernard Thevenet and Joop Zootemelk.
Pedal power has never been more popular; not only is it easy and enjoyable to cycle, there are added benefits of increased fitness and better health (as well as a reduced carbon footprint). This colourful and comprehensive encyclopedia covers everything a cyclist needs to know at any level of the sport.
A brilliant and revealing insight into Flanders and the most challenging of the Monuments: the Ronde.
When Chris Boardman first raced against Graeme Obree, in a time trial in Newtonards, Northern Ireland, in 1990, it was the start of a rivalry that captivated the British public for a decade and brought cycling on to the front pages.
Leisure riding, touring, cycle repair and maintenance, hybrids, mountain bikes, tourers, and bmx for kids.
This volume is the essential guide for any cycist who wants to take their performance to the next level on a sportive or mountain bike.
The definitive guide to the high-speed, high-adrenaline sport of cycle racing: essential reading for beginners and experienced readers.