Cyclopedia
Subtitle: it's all about the bike
By: written by William Fotheringham
Publisher: Yellow Jersey
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 442
ISBN-13: 9780224083010
Subjects: Cycling; Encyclopedias; Miscellanea
Description: "The world of cycling is a veritable treasure trove ready to be plundered and in Cyclopedia, renowned two-wheeled aficionado, William Fotheringham, delves deep to unearth some 24-carat bike booty. This essential book is a miscellany of facts, figures, interesting snippets and quirky characters from the world of cycling. It tells you everything you could ever want to know about the bicycle from the history of the Tour de France to Chris Hoy's dominance of the Beijing Velodrome via the origins of the ubiquitous quick release system and the diet that powered Graeme Obree to the world hour record - marmalade and cornflakes. Cyclopedia has all the gear, the equipment, the races, the chases, the faces, the places, the drugs, the sex and the scandals to convert any amateur cyclist into a fully-fledged BMX bandit."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.