A beautiful book for the beautiful machine.

All sports have their quirks and rituals, but cycling has more than most. As the inexorable rise of the bicycle continues, many casual cyclists are moving into a more serious brand of cycling – riding in road races, groups or cycle clubs... and stumbling straight into a minefield of form and etiquette that those who have grown up in the clubs are well acquainted with.

From how to choose the right bike frame to the rules of cycling in a paceline, there are things that any serious cyclist should know. Personable texts cover all the essentials of kit, bike, group riding, technique and training. Interviews with pro-cyclists, trainers and designers are dotted throughout, providing insight into the worlds withing worlds of cycling. Beautiful photography captures the romance and thrill of the sport.

This paperback edition of a 2016 title is beautifully packaged with a lower price point and revised texts.

Peter Drinkell is a photographer, writer and cycling obsessive. He is the author of The Bike Owner’s Handbook (Cicada, 2013) and the photographer of Great Cycling Climbs of the Alps (Thames and Hudson, 2019).

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