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A History of Cycling in 100 Objects by Suze Clemitson (2017, Hardcover)
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781472918888
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472918886
ISBN-13
9781472918888
eBay Product ID (ePID)
227762447
Product Key Features
Book Title
History of Cycling in 100 Objects
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Cycling, Bicycles, History
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Sports & Recreation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
32.8 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
This potted history of cycling explains all: why the Tour de France jersey is yellow, to how Graeme Obree built a bike out of a washing machine.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.609
Synopsis
A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling as seen through 100 objects that changed the bicycle as we know it., An alternative insight into the cycling revolution. Have you ever wondered why the leader's jersey at the Tour de France is yellow? Where Graeme Obree's record-breaking bike 'Old Faithful' got its nickname? Or the role of bloomers in bicycle design?Find out in this absorbing and quirky look at the history of cycling and the development of bike-related design through 100 pivotal objects. Charting the journey from the laufmaschine to the Brompton, through the early prototypes and the two-wheeled toys of the aristocracy, to the speed machines we know today.Filled with fascinating photographs and illustrations, this book immerses you in the history of cycling - from the boneshaker via the bicycle powered washing machine, to cuddly lions and ball bearings., A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling as seen through 100 objects that changed the bicycle as we know it. From the laufmachine to the Brompton, learn about the evolution of the bicycle from two wheeled toy of the aristocracy through to the boom years of the cycling revolution today. Find out why newspapers are so integral to the story of cycling, why the yellow jersey is yellow and why steak was so important to keep a ride comfortable back in the day. Taking one hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of cycling and the bikes themselves, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history of cycling. From the earliest prototype bikes through to the speed machines we know today, it also covers key technological developments and the more esoteric--from the Arc de Triomphe and liquorice allsorts via ballbearings and Shimano gears. Beautifully documented with lively and insightful text, this is the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life, giving an alternative insight into the two wheeled revolution.
LC Classification Number
GV1040.5
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