Best of
Cycling

2008

Tomorrow, We Ride


Jean Bobet - 2008
    This story brings alive the romance of the great races and star riders of those post war days whose exploits lifted the public spirit after years of conflict and economic hardship.

Fallen Angel: The Passion of Fausto Coppi


William Fotheringham - 2008
    Fallen Angel tells the tragic story of the man who became Italy’s symbol of rebirth after the disasters of war, yet died reviled and heartbroken.

Life on a Bicycle


Rick Smith - 2008
    You'll meet a bevy of characters whom Yehuda and Joe encounter: the bike ninja, the bike hypochondriac, their elderly compatriot Fred, the Shakers who build the bicycle frames, neighborhood kids starting riding clubs, roadies, commuters, and many more. Extra features include comic design notes and early character sketches.

The Eagle of the Canavese: Franco Balmamion and the Giro D'Italia


Herbie Sykes - 2008
    In his quest to recover Balmamion's memory Herbie Sykes rediscovers the romantic, parochial community of Italian cycling in the 60s. This is a book about courage, deceit, joy and the sadness of lost careers.

The Competition Bicycle - A Photographic History


Jan Heine - 2008
    Bicycles and bicycling.History of technology.

Roadside Bicycle Repair: A Pocket Manifesto


Sam Tracy - 2008
    With the mindset of a stranded rider, Tracy offers efficient mechanical repairs for bicyclists on the move.