Motorcycle racing Books
Methanol Press Shale Britannia A Sideways Glance at Speedway
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£14.25
Methanol Press Shifting Shale 2006 A Race Odyssey
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£19.00
Methanol Press Methanol Press Speedway Yearbook 2008
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£14.24
Methanol Press Concrete for Breakfast More Tales from the Shale
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£19.00
Methanol Press Speedwaylife Sideways Quotes Tweets Comments
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£14.25
Methanol Press Hitchhikers Guide to the Speedway Grand Prix One
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£19.00
David & Charles MIKE THE BIKE - AGAIN: New Edition
Book SynopsisIn June 1978, 11 years after he quit Grand Prix motorcycle racing, Mike Hailwood returned to the Isle of Man TT races, probably the most prestigious, and certainly the most demanding, road race in the world. On a privately entered V-twin Ducati he won the Formula One race, beating the works Hondas of Phil Read and the late John Williams, and breaking the lap and race records. It may have seemed a fluke; it was certainly a fairy tale that continued into 1979, when he was fifth in the Formula One race, despite losing top gear and his battery, first in the Senior, and second by only 3.4 seconds in the Classic - probably the finest and closest-fought race the Island has ever seen, Hailwood proved, if anyone doubted, that he was still the greatest motorcycle racer of all time. This book, written by his manager and friend, Ted Macauley, is the account of his dramatic comeback, from the original wild idea to his final race. More than this, though, it is a study of a remarkable man in a remarkable world, and of the races, the machines, and the men who ride them.Trade ReviewThis book I couldn't put down! Coinciding with this year's 40th anniversary celebrations at the IoM Classic TT of Mike Halewood's incredible win on the Ducati, Veloce has published this new edition of 'Mike the Bike - Again,' now in paperback and with some previously unpublished photos. If you were, or indeed still are, a fan of Mike, this is an ideal volume for you. An excellent read, a 'must have' for any sports fan, highly recommended. - Desmo. The full story is an interesting and enlightening read about the man many believe was the greatest rider of all time. The new publication is a soft-back A5 of 106 pages including quite a number of black and white and colour images. - Isle of Man Examiner. I could not put it down until I'd read the last page, and neither will you. - Nacelle. Impressively informative and nicely illustrated with both black and white and colour photo, this book is a must read for all dedicated motorcycle fans. - Midwest Book Review. With 40 glossy photographs to reflect the anniversary, virtually all of them about Mike's comeback, the book traces the build-up to the amazing event that drew record crowds to the TT when Mike had just ended an 11-year Formula 1 career. - Old Bike Mart.Table of Contents1. A spirit reborn 2. Disguised among the amateurs 3. The bandwagon begins to roll 4. The hard way back 5. A frightening dawn 6. A fairy tale come true 7. Senior drama 8. Here we go again 9. The unforgettable finale
£15.29
David & Charles Slow Burn - The growth Superbikes & Superbike
Book SynopsisSlow Burn tells how the superbike racing motorcycle developed out of the roadgoing sports-tourer to become one of the most successful competitions in all forms of motorcycle sport. As well as offering world championship class competition in its own right, superbike racing has been a highly competitive training ground for grand prix riders as well as helping manufacturers, distributors and dealers develop and improve their motorcycles. Superbike racing is to the motorcycle industry what touring car or NASCAR competition is to the car world - race on Sunday, sell on Monday. All the big names were drawn into the sport during its formative years and have been there ever since - Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati and Aprilia have all used superbike racing to test their street bike designs. And some of the biggest riders in the sport - Wayne Gardner, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz and Eddie Lawson all started out on big, unruly superbikes, learning how to power slide their way around the world's toughest tracks. It's all in superbike - and it's all in Slow Burn.Trade ReviewA history of superbikes and superbike racing from 1970 to 1988 [covering] new engine technologies, the introduction of new frame designs, the biggest names and racing stars if the era and the tracks and the major events they competed in. - British Dealer News. You do not need to be a pure racing fan to get something from this book ... whatever your interest - be it road or race - it is well worth a read - Ian Kerr. Written most engagingly and enthusiastically, hardly a stone is left unturned of the Superbike racing era of the 1970s and 1980s, its glory years in almost every respect. - Iain P W Robertson - Freelance. a great read to pass your lockdown weeks away. - BSN (BikeSport News). "Slow Burn: The Growth of Superbikes and Superbike Racing 1970 to 1988" by Bob Guntrip is a unique and impressively informative sports history. - Midwest Book Review.a very good book about a dramatic period of racing - Mark Holman - Freelance. well worth a read - Heavy Duty Magazine. Guntrip covers the fascinating backstory, the uncommon technical details, the politics and maneuvering that happened off the track as well as on. - Ultimate MotorCyclingTable of ContentsIntroduction: this isn't the future but you can see it from here 1 Rising son As the 1970s dawned, the four-stroke seemed likely to disappear from international open-class racing altogether; but not before a final flourish - in a new class - led by Britain's last ailing giants 2 Green on blue Brazen, brash, irritating to the ear and very fast, the first big-bore two-strokes began to appear in 1972 and Paul Smart was right there when it mattered 3 Tomorrow, the world Yamaha's trim, purposeful motorcycles have formed the backbone of racing for half a century; but there was never a time that emphasised their potential quite like the mid-1970s 4 Kenny Back in the Florida sunshine for Daytona '76, Yamaha unveiled four new projectiles that got everyone talking and helped to define Kenny Roberts' career. And then there were those BMWs 5 Pushing on an open door Finally, F750 had its world championship for 1977 - but it came too late to be much more than a one-make, one-model competition. Little wonder the alternatives were gaining ground 6 Warriors for the working day If Honda's CB750 wasn't immediately the stuff racing careers were built on, Kawasaki's Z1 and the Suzuki GS1000 were a different proposition - and just the thing for harassing two-strokes 7 Long-distance confirmation While Yamaha did as it pleased in the dying years of F750, other marques began to see possibilities in the European zest for endurance racing, Honda prominent among them 8 Formula one Problem: the TT is stripped of its world championship status after 1976. Solution: the TT stages its own world championship, and offers one path to cheaper racing 9 Welcome to the jungle At Ontario in 1973, it was called Superbike Production. Soon it would become AMA Superbike and routinely offer some of the world's tightest racing - just ask Eddie, Freddie and Wes 10 All change Another decade, another recession: 1000cc motorcycles are too powerful and too thirsty, so Wayne Rainey and Joey Dunlop showed how to make the right impression with a 750 11 Honda enters, Honda... The progress of the world's biggest bike maker through the 1980s paralleled the evolution of Superbike racing itself: uncertain beginnings, growing strength - and a very grand finale 12 All together now As TT-F1 grew stronger, the Superbike World Championship assumed shape and substance; and there could only be one winner
£20.00
David & Charles Motorcycles, Mates and Memories: Recalling sixty
Book SynopsisBill Snelling reflects on his lifetime passion for two-wheeling in this entertaining, motorcycle-themed autobiography. He recalls the decades of motorcycling mayhem, mud and madness that have characterised his 70-odd years iliving the dream, from the early days at Arthur Lavington's Velo shop to pounding the long-distance trials and the many race circuits he has ridden. Bill admits he was better off-road than on tarmac, but, he did win one race! He went on to work for Motorcycle Sport magazine, and as a despatch rider, before moving permanently to the Isle of Man. A great read for anyone interested in British motorcycle sports.Trade ReviewAn absolute must for any rider - Triple --- a book to browse at you leisure - Roadholder --- very interesting - On The Level --- Motorcycles, Mates and Memories is an ideal example of what a motorcycle-themed autobiography can be ... brings the golden years of British motorcycling to life. ... this book would be a welcome present any time of year. - Fishtail (USA) --- Bill Snelling's book is all about motorcycles, mates and memories. It is exactly what it says on the tin, and, similar to all his previous publications, is an interesting, light-hearted but factual read. - Isle of Man Examiner --- It is an excellent read from start to finish, written in a humble and self-deprecating style and easily dipped in and out of. It should be at the top of everybody's reading list! - Ian Kerr --- A fascinating and interesting read - Old Bike Mart --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Jonathan Hill - freelance --- a great little book busting with nostalgia. - Sump --- full of anecdotes ... a pleasant book to read detailing in a concise way a very full life packed with motorcycling, and is proof that characters abound in our sport. - Fishtail --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group --- Subtitled "Recalling sixty years of fun in British motorcycle sport", this small softcover book is that and more. - Bike Rider Magazine
£16.99
David & Charles Off-Road Giants! (Volume 2): Heroes of 1960s
Book SynopsisIf you remember off-road stars like the Rickman brothers' Vic Eastwood, Lew Coffin, and John Avery, then this is a must-have book for your collection. They're big names who brought the thrills and spills of the golden era of motorcycle sport to a whole generation. For the author, it's a personal trip down memory lane, as he was lucky enough to see many of these men and women at the height of their racing careers. Seventeen of the rider profiles in this book originally appeared over a three-year period in the pages of The Classic Motorcycle magazine, but the profile on the Rickman brothers – two of scrambling's true greats – has never been seen in print before. Accompanied by a totally new set of over 100 stunning photographs, this is a book that will evoke fond memories for all who share the author's love of motorcycle sport in a golden age.Table of ContentsFOREWORD by Tim Britton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS JOHN AVERY – HIGH FLYER LEW COFFIN – GRASS GREAT COLIN DOMMETT – A STUDY IN LONGEVITY BOB RAY – ARIEL ACE BRIAN CURTIS RON LANGSTON – GREAT ALL-ROUNDER TERRY COX – FOUR-STROKE FAN DEREK AND DON RICKMAN MARY DRIVER – AT THE TOP LEVEL ARTHUR AND LYN PULMAN – PRIZE PAIR BILL BROOKER – COMPETITIVE BUSINESS CHRIS CULLEN – CULLEN TIME BILL GWYNNE – OFF-ROAD PRINCE MIKE GUILFORD – GUILFORD’S GUILE KEN SEDGLEY – TWO-STROKE STALWART VIC EASTWOOD – MULTITASKER NEIL & PAUL JARMAN PAT LAMPER – MASTER OF THE MUD INDEX
£20.00
David & Charles Off-Road Giants! Heroes of 1060s Motorcycle Sport
Book SynopsisIf you can recall the golden era of motorcycle sport then this is undoubtedly the book for you. Featuring sixteen scramblers and one and six days trials stars, this is a must read for all who lined the circuits on muddy Sundays and were glued to their TV sets on Winter afternoons. Author Andy Westlake is regarded as one of the UK's leading classic motorcycle journalists and this book is the perfect follow-up to his two previous books "Off Road Giants" volumes one and two. In this third volume Andy has once again managed to track down and interview some of the stars of this golden era in off road sport, including the former works Greeves rider and 250cc European champion Dave Bickers, ex works BSA star John Banks, and has even journeyed to Spain to interview Les Archer, the man who lifted the European 500cc crown on his works Norton in the mid 'fifties. A superbly written book brought alive by many excellent period photographs.Trade Reviewreally interesting reading ... filled with often little known anecdotes and ... plentiful photographs Motor Cycling Club (MCC) a must read for all who lined the circuits and trails on muddy Sundays and were glued to their TV sets on Saturday winter afternoons when the event was televised on BBC Grandstand. The interviews are well crafted and Westlake's own enthusiasm for the subject comes through as he recounts the riders past glories, as well as bringing their stories up to date ... well worth the asking price. Ian Kerr The format is the same as the previous two - why change what works eh? A number of stars from the world of trials and scrambles are interviewed, pictures sourced and the result is a well thought through book with loads of information on the guys that used to fill the pages of our newspapers years ago. Classic Dirt Bike an excellent book. Jonathan Hill - freelance Against the backdrop of [...] world and national events of the time, it would have been easy for achievements and remarkable individual stories of some of the UK's greatest motocross and trials riders to have been all but forgotten. Thanks to the work of veteran moto-journalist Andy Westlake ... those days are not only remembered, they are brought to life in vivid narrative and more than 100 great period racing black and white images ... Are most of [the rider's] names unfamiliar? All the more reason to give the Off-Road Giants series a look-the stories and images will make you glad you made their acquaintance. Ultimate MotorCycling contains over one hundred previously unpublished, all period taken photographs that are great black and white, full of action shots. If you were ever into the motorcycle off-road, competition scene you will thoroughly enjoy this action-packed volume. Norm Mort - Freelance gives an excellent flavour of competing back in the day, told by those who really were there. Bike Rider Magazine Full of wonderfully evocative photos, the book is a real strip back in time to a golden era. Old Bike AustralasiaTable of ContentsScott Ellis, John Banks, bill Faulkner, John trible, Olga Kevelos, Tommy Barker, Tim Pritchard, Eric Chilton, Dave Bickers,Nick Thompson, Rob Taylor, Bill Martin, Gordon Blakeway, Les Archer, John Griffiths, Gordon Adsett
£20.00
David & Charles TT Talking - the TT's Most Exciting Era: As Seen
Book SynopsisThe decade between 2004 and 2014 was one of the most dramatic eras in the century-old history of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, which began with the races in decline, and many observers fearing that they would soon be killed off by a combination of rising costs, political correctness and logistical practicalities. But, just a few years later, the triumphant 2007 celebration of the races' centenary launched the TT into a whole new era of public and commercial success. With growing public interest and awareness, road racing became established as a specialist sport in its own right. Media interest soared; a feature length documentary took cinemas by storm worldwide, and a new generation of technocrats hastened to the island to develop zero emissions motorbike racing. All of these events unfolded under the gaze of Charlie Lambert, appointed TT Anchor Commentator by Manx Radio in 2004. In TT Talking, Charlie tells the story of the TT's sensational turn of fortune, whilst simultaneously lifting the lid on his role behind the microphone in this story.Revealing the pressures, the controversies, the laughs and the sadness that go with being at the heart of the world's most famous - and controversial - road races.Trade ReviewA well written tome that gives another insight into how the action is brought to fans and therefore adds another dimension to understanding the whole racing package. As a result it is a book worth reading by any race fan as well as TT devotee. Ian Kerr - Freelance compelling ... If you are a fan of the IOM TT and Manx GP, but probably will never make the trip to the Island, Lambert's book is an excellent way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the event that will make the other ways you follow it all the more interesting; if you are one of the lucky ones who goes or plans to go, it will enhance the experience. Ultimate MotorCyclingTable of ContentsAcknowledgements, Foreword, Introduction 2004 My previous visits had barely scratched the surface 2005 The chain's off the sprocket 2006 Under the baseball cap was the lap record holder 2007 Even the UK press gave the TT a pat on the back 2008 Manna from heaven for a live broadcaster 2009 Rossi earned huge credit for revising his diary 2010 The Honda coasted across the line and into IanAos own chapter of TT history 2011 "If anyone thinks you should call it a day, that's ridiculousAu 2012 We donAot need the World Anti Doping Agency here Ai these guys really do go that fast 2013 A dream job for a sports broadcaster Appendix - And Finally Index
£13.49
Penguin Group (NZ) Burt Munro
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£24.75
Colourpoint Creative Ltd Hard Roads The road racing season at full
Book SynopsisFrom Cookstown and the NW 200 to Scarborough, Skerries and the Isle of Man, this is road racing at its best. In 120 incredible photographs, Davison captures roads thronged with fans and transformed into arenas of speed; where skill and determination bring victory. Hard Roads, too, demanding commitment, faith and sometimes the ultimate sacrifice.
£15.48
North Star Editions Let's Roll: Dirt Bikes
Book SynopsisOffers readers a close-up look at dirt bikes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.
£10.44
Whitehorse Press Smooth Riding: The Pridmore Way
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£20.39
