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An alternative insight into the cycling revolutionbrbrHave you ever wondered why the leader's jersey at the Tour de France is yellow? brWhere Grae Obree's record-breaking bike 'Old Faithful' got its nickname? brOr the role of bloomers in bicycle design?brbrFind 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.brbrFilled with fascinating photographs and illustrations, immerse yourself in the history of cycling ' from the boneshaker via the bicycle powered washing machine, to cuddly lions and ball bearings.

A History of Cycling in 100 Objects

  • Suze Clitson

    A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling through 100 objects that have changed the bicycle as we know it
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    Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport brPublication date: 29062017 brFormat: 246 x 189 mm | 224 pages
  • About the Author

    Suze Clitson is a cycling journalist and commentator. Suze is author of iP is for Pelotoni, with artist Mark Fairhurst, and edited iRide the Revolution, ialso published by Bloomsbury i.bri @festinagirl

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