Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book
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Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book
Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book
Top Features of the Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book
This unprecedented collection of over 400 cycling artifacts and photographs brings to life one of the sport's most memorable eras, 1946-1967 - from Fausto Coppi to Jaques Anquetil.
- Fans of cycling, historians, and collectors will treasure this book
- The sport of cycling has grown dramatically over the course of Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories
- Cycling fans are clamouring for a closer look at the sport of cycling and its heroes
- High quality, hardback book production
- ISBN: 1-931382-87-5 & 978-1931-38287-8
- 232 pages; 280mm x 255mm; colour photos and b&w illustrations throughout
- MTB
- Road
Foreword by cycling legend Eddy Mercyx, who was inspired by the riders of Cycling's Golden Age and went on to become arguably the greatest cyclist in history.
Features never-before-published photographs of unforgettable cycling heroes like Fausto Coppi, Hugo Kobet, Charly Gaul and Jacques Anquetil.
Vintage posters, trophies, and race-worn jerseys chronicle the evolution of the sport and its most important moments.
The Horton Collection is known worldwide as the largest, richest collection of cycling items.
There is no better way to appreciate the history of a sport than to experience it through a collector's treasures. Cycling Golden Age takes us inside the world's largest collection of cycling memorabilia with an intimate look at one of the sport's most memorable eras, 1946-1967.
From the commanding victories of Fausto Coppi to the rise of Jacques Anquetil, the Horton Collection boasts never-before-published photographs and countless jerseys, trophies, posters, and other artifacts.
Cycling historian Owen Mulholland weaves it all together with the tales of each rider, their admirable feats, and the nostalgia of each item in the collection.
About the Velopress brand
VeloPress is an endurance sports publisher focusing on the sports of cycling, triathlon, and running with training books that help both committed endurance athletes and beginners build skills and fitness. VeloPress authors are trusted experts on training, maintenance, gear, and nutrition. VeloPress also publishes historical and biographical books that take a closer look at the celebrated athletes and personalities in our sports. VeloPress is the book publishing division of Competitor Group, Inc., publisher of VeloNews, Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and Competitor magazines. Competitor Group, Inc. also produces Elite Racing Rock 'n Roll marathons and half-marathons and the Muddy Buddy series of adventure races.
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