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A History of Cycling in 100 Objects

By (author) Suze Clemitson
Genres: Cycling
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Published: 29th Jun 2017
Dimensions: w 197mm h 253mm d 28mm
Weight: 928g
ISBN-10: 1472918886
ISBN-13: 9781472918888
Barcode No: 9781472918888
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An alternative insight into the cycling revolution. Have you ever wondered why the leader's jersey at the Tour de France is yellow? Where Graeme Obree's record-breaking bike 'Old Faithful' got its nickname? Or the role of bloomers in bicycle design? Find out in this absorbing and quirky look at the history of cycling and the development of bike-related design through 100 pivotal objects. Charting the journey from the laufmaschine to the Brompton, through the early prototypes and the two-wheeled toys of the aristocracy, to the speed machines we know today. Filled with fascinating photographs and illustrations, this book immerses you in the history of cycling - from the boneshaker via the bicycle powered washing machine, to cuddly lions and ball bearings.

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This potted history of cycling explains all: why the Tour de France jersey is yellow, to how Graeme Obree built a bike out of a washing machine. * Forever Sports *