In the early days of bicycle racing he was known around the world. Major Taylor was well thought of as both a sportsman and a man of character. Family Mouse Behind the Wheel by Wolfgang Zuckermann, Illustrations by Roger Tweedt. More of a results of sprawl type of book. Plus on showing Franklin's friends using bicyles as transportation Supergrandpa by David M. Schwartz Nice kid book, based on actual event.
Time ceases to have any meaning.
When it is dark, you go to bed, and when it is light again, you get up, and everything in between is just in between. It's quite wonderful, really. I think touring cyclists can relate. If those tidbits are any indication, this is a good read. Journal of Thomas Stevens.