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The Call of the Road: The History of Cycle Road Racing

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by Sidwells, Chris

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  • Title The Call of the Road: The History of Cycle Road Racing
  • Author Sidwells, Chris
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 432
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher William Collins
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GOR011345962
  • ISBN 9780008220808 / 0008220808
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.7 x 5 x 1.3 in (19.56 x 12.70 x 3.30 cm)

From the publisher

Eddy Merckx. Fausto Coppi. Jacques Anquetil. Bernard Hinault. Beryl Burton. Marianne Vos.

Since the first road race in May 1869, revealed here for the very first time, cycle road racing has been dominated by iconic cyclists who redefined endurance and fortitude. The battles facing these cyclists are not fought over just one race, but an annual series beginning with the Spring Classics and culminating in the three great tours - the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a Espaa and the Tour de France - before the cyclists retire to lick their wounds and start on another winter of training.

How were the great races founded and developed? How have the great riders stamped their authority on them through the ages? Truly international in scope, looking at road racing in North and Latin America, Australia, Africa and Asia, as well as continental Europe, The Call of the Road is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the history, tactics or personalities of cycle road racing.

About the author

Chris Sidwells is a freelance journalist, author and photographer who specialises in all aspects of cycling. His books have been translated into nearly twenty languages and been bestsellers in the UK and abroad. Chris contributes to Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport, as well as Men's Fitness, Cycling Plus, Cyclingnews.com and the Sunday Times. An active racing cyclist, Chris attained gold medal standard in the 2000 Etape du Tour and is a qualified coach.

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