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Presents a celebration of the great photographers who have captured those most fugitive of moments in cycling: the personalities, emotions and human endurance. This title explores themes such as the Tour de France, track racing in the velodrome, winter training and the revelry of the fans and crowds, and more.
'Glorious' - Daily Telegraph
'This isn’t simply a book for cycling enthusiasts, but also for anyone with an interest in sports photography, reportage or just the Magnum agency' - Amateur Photographer
'A reminder that, among the strained sinews, yellow jerseys and mud-splattered victory laps, cycling remains ‘the sport of the people' ' - Mr Porter
'Encapsulates cycling's multifaceted appeal' - The Cyclist
'A heavyweight addition to shelves' - Guardian
'The world's best photographers capture the world's most thrilling sport … The book brings together an impressive spectrum of colour and black-and-white images … It is a moving and addictive collection' - Cycling World
Guy Andrews has worked for over 20 years as a cycling journalist, author and editor. In 2006 he founded and co-published cycle racing reportage magazine Rouleur and edited the magazine for almost ten years. During those years Guy also produced and edited seven photographic annuals and promoted exhibitions to coincide with them in London, New York and Berlin. Guy has written several books on the subjects of bicycles, bicycle racing, design and technology.