The fascinating and revelatory story of the epic sporting revalry between Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman and the start of a revolution in British cycling.
When Chris Boardman first raced against Graeme Obree, in a time trial in Newtonards, Northern Ireland, in 1990, it was the start of a rivalry that captivated the British public for a decade and brought cycling on to the front pages. Boardman was the establishment figure: reserved, scientific, middle-class. Obree was the rebel: the Flying Scotsman, working-class, riding a home-made bike. Both were after one thing -- to be the fastest...

Presents an introduction to a popular activity, packed with training and safety tips, essential information, maintenance and motivation. This book features step-by-step instruction and over 600 photographs.

The Yellow Jersey Club contains just twenty-six living members. To become one of this exclusive number requires complete dedication, brutal self-sacrifice and the most extraordinary physical attributes. This book offers insights into the minds of cycling's best ever riders of the past forty years.