Velopedia
Subtitle: the infographic book of cycling
By: Robert Dineen
Publisher: Aurum Press
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781781316429
Subjects: Cycling; Bicycle racing; Cyclists; History
Description: Everything you have ever wanted to know about the world of road cycling in 101 fun and contemporary infographics. From race record breakers to the most colourful characters of the peloton, the toughest moments of the Tours to the kitchiest team kit - be amazed, amused, and awed by the wealth of information packed into these pages. A must-read for all cycling enthusiasts, Velopedia indulges bike-buffs with all the statistics, facts, and cycling know-how you could ever want. Contents include: The peloton's most striking [mos]taches and hairdos; The most outrageous team kits; The most memorable victory salutes; The biggest solo breaks in the history of the Tour de France; The peloton's most unusual nicknames; The oldest Tour participants; Famous peloton punch-ups; The best and worst cycling tattoos; Greg LeMond by numbers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 192).