Motorcycle racing Books
Cornerstone What If I Had Never Tried It
Book SynopsisValentino Rossi is the greatest living motorcyclist. His legions of fans adore him (over 4,000 turned up to see him in Leicester Square last March). He has fought through the 125 and 250 class groups to win the World Championships five times and has been ranked in the top three places at the World Championships for the last nine years. He is currently the MotoGP World Champion, and has won on a Honda bike - considered the best - and most recently on a Yamaha - considered the worst. He is arguably the greatest racer ever - and certainly the most entertaining - his post race antics and cheeky personality have won him as many fans as his on-track prowess. He is the kind of star who only comes along once in a while - a Muhammad Ali or Pele - hugely talented, massively driven, yet also scorching charismatic, unnervingly rebellious and totally endearing - a twentieth-century version of the hell-raisers of old.All who know Rossi say he is a consummate professional, that he works haTrade ReviewWhile the autobiography details everything you could want to know about him and his career, you don't need to be a bike fan to enjoy it. It is truly inspiring stuff ... to remain true to yourself and instead of following where the path may lead, to go where there is no path and leave a trail. -- Emma Parker Bowles * The Sun *
£999.99
The Crowood Press Ltd 100 Years of the Isle of Man TT: A Century of
Book SynopsisRun over the every-day roads of the Isle of Man for over 100 years, the world-famous Tourist Trophy races have gripped the imaginations of successive generations of motorcyclists. From the earliest days of single-speed, belt-driven machines delivering 5 bhp, to the highly developed projectiles of today offering a fearsome 200 bhp, race fans have thronged the roadside banks and watched in awe as the best racing motorcyclists in the world rode the fastest machines of their day around the twists, turns and climbs of the 374 mile Mountain Course, all in pursuit of a coveted Tourist Trophy. This new updated edition covering the 2007 - 2012 races, reveals the event's colourful history through the high-speed activities of great riders such as the Collier brothers, Geoff Duke, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Steve Hislop, Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness and many others. It also looks at the machines and mechanical developments and race organisation, plus the financial rewards and commercial interests; setting them all in the context of the triumphs and tragedies of a great sporting event that has seen average lap speeds rise from 40 mph to over 130 mph.
£23.75
David & Charles 60s Speed
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£21.24
DB Publishing John Surtees: Motorcycle Maestro
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£11.69
Headline Publishing Group The World According to Foggy
Book SynopsisPublished to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Superbike World Championship, The World According to Foggy will delight the legions of motor sport fans in the UK and beyond, and will be lapped by those who have enjoyed books by Valentino Rossi, Guy Martin, Michael Dunlop, John McGuinness, Ian Hutchinson and Freddie Spencer.Foggy''s scintillating new book takes his fans into the memory banks of this most charismatic and straight-talking of sporting icons, transporting them into the weird and wonderful world of this endearingly quirky hero of the track.The World According to Foggy contains lashings of adrenaline-fuelled bikes and electrifying bike racing, thrills and spills galore, but it will also reveal the man behind the helmet, his passions and frustrations, what makes him still leap out of bed in the morning and seize the day - ultimately, what makes this great man tick and explains his enduring popularity.
£10.44
DB Publishing Bill Ivy the Will to Win
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£16.99
DB Publishing Giacomo Agostini - Champion of Champions
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John Blake Publishing Ltd Hutchy: Miracle Man
Book SynopsisAfter modifications to the gear levers and rear brakes on his race machines, he went out and won the 2013 Macau Grand Prix.Two years later saw an even more staggering return to form, when he secured three wins, a second and a third place at the 2015 Isle of Man TT, also winning the Joey Dunlop TT Championship Trophy for that year.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group Leathered: A life taken to extremes... on and off
Book SynopsisInjury. Adrenaline. Addiction. These are the things that fuelled one man's race to international stardom as he pushed boundaries and took life on and off the bike to the limits.Starting out as a talented youth riding the desert tracks of California, his reckless nature and incredible talent earned him a position in the rarefied world of professional motorcycle racing. Despite the success in his professional life, his personal life was crumbling around him - John was battling with depression and temptation, which began to threaten his career, health and marriage, ultimately bringing him to a life of alcoholism, addiction and even smuggling.In his remarkable memoir, one of the world's most renowned riders takes us on a raw and unique journey to the extremes of fast living.John 'Hopper' Hopkins is an icon for motorsport fans worldwide. He won't let anything hold him back. He has broken almost every bone in his body (twice), suffered a bleed on the brain, and had a finger amputated... yet he continued to race. Finally, at the age of 35 - with his latest crash at Brands Hatch in 2017 putting him in rehab for two years - he decided to hang up his helmet.Leathered tells the incredible story of an unparalleled career. From bone-crunching injuries and alcohol-fuelled antics to the breakdown of his marriage, it unveils the true stories behind the lurid headlines.
£13.49
London League Publications Ltd Racers Tigers and Canaries
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£16.10
Ebury Publishing Guy Martin Worms to Catch
Book SynopsisBreaking records on the world's biggest Wall of Death, cycling 2,745 miles across the length of the United States (while sleeping rough), Guy Martin has done more in one year than most people do in a lifetime. In this book, he takes you with him to the outer limits of human endurance, and on a dizzying adrenalin high, all in a day's work.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Conquering the Iron Giant
Book SynopsisThe autobiography of Extreme Enduro motorcycling legend Graham JarvisTrade ReviewHas anyone considered the fact that Graham Jarvis might not actually be human? [He] is a glitch in the Matrix - a complete oddity who can do things on a motorbike that most people only dream about - Trials & Motocross
£10.44
DB Publishing British Motorcycle Racing Circuits Since 1907.:
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£16.99
DB Publishing Mike Hailwood - The Fan's Favourite
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£16.99
Ebury Publishing Built for Speed: Bikers, Beers and Balls of Steel
Book Synopsis Go on the ride of your life with the racing legend himself**with a thrilling NEW CHAPTER on John’s dramatic 2017 crash**‘Then I was there myself, just another face in the crowd, watching the bikes fly by. The smells, the noise and the speed were all there for me to experience. It was like a massive injection in my head and it just blew my mind. I knew within seconds that I was going to be a TT racer. I didn’t know how or what I was going to have to do to achieve this, and my dad wasn’t going to be keen. Everyone around me was aware of the dangers, but from that moment I knew I had to do it.’John McGuinness is one of the all-time giants of road racing, with a huge host of victories to his name. But his easy humour and down-to-earth attitude off the bike have always kept people guessing: what’s the truth about the man inside the helmet, that has kept him at the top of such a sport for over 20 years?His autobiography tells the whole story, from his humble beginnings in Morecambe and getting his first bike at the age of 3, to working as a bricklayer and cockle fisherman before deciding to follow his dream, and finally to his many victories in the most dangerous sporting event on the planet. He tells of what it takes to be a champion in such an exacting sport, and to keep winning even though all logic tells you to stop – and when so many of your fellow racers are paying the ultimate price for doing it. This thrilling autobiography gets into the head of the man who stares death in the face, and doesn’t even flinch.
£14.24
David & Charles BSA Motorcycles - the final evolution
Book SynopsisPresented for the first time in one book, the new-for-1971 range of BSA and Triumph motorcycles, including the 350cc DOHC twins, the innovative Ariel 3 moped, projected D18 Bantam, and the X-75 Hurricane, are all detailed in depth, along with related promotional and racing activities. Photoshoots, the lavish series of brochures and ads that emanated from them, and projected and actual colour schemes, are also presented with great accuracy. By delving into the archives of several historical institutions, a comprehensive account of the hitherto largely ignored massive infrastructure investment that took place at BSA's Small Heath works during much of 1970 is revealed, along with its re-organised North American setup. Also included is an equally fresh and detailed appraisal of BSA's financial situation, from the dawn of the 1970s, until its oblivion in 1973. Besides the many new revelations, this book contains an impressive collection of extremely rare factory photographs, many of which have never been published before, and thought to be the only copies in existence.Trade ReviewComments from employees and dealers bring some colour, and there's some wonderful imagery, including the fascinating promotional images used. - Old Bike Mart. This is the g-to book for info on the highly desirable 1971 and 1972 BSA and Triumph model editions. – Norm Mort, Freelance.Table of Contents01. Small Heath Works, Subsidiary Companies & Reorganisation 02. Umberslade Hall 03. Colours & Photo Sessions 04. P22 - Here it is, Whatever it is 05. P25 Bantam 06. P30 - 350cc DOHC Twin 07. P34, P36, P39, P40 08. P40/13 Hurricane 09. Promotion 10. Competition 11. USA 12. Into the Abyss
£16.99
John Blake Publishing Ltd Ragged Edge: The brutal true story of the Isle of
Book SynopsisOne week in June. One small island. 40,000 annual visitors. Raw speed. Numerous annual deaths. The Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race. Five minutes to go. The claxon sounds, harsh as an air raid siren. Television crews attempt last-minute interviews with riders. The thousand yard-stares give it away: they're really not listening now. Four minutes to go. The grandstand is packed. Some racers tell their mechanics, 'I'll see you later for a pint' - just to make themselves believe they will.Three minutes to go. For the first man on the road, hidden dangers exist. He will have no-one to follow. And he is the hare that the greyhounds will be chasing. Two minutes to go. By the end of the first lap, riders will be howling past faster than a bullet from the barrel of a gun. A full 160pmh. And that's not even the fastest part of the course.One minute to go. The atmosphere is palpably tense. It's like no other sporting event on earth. Formula 1 drivers can crash spectacularly and just walk away. Everyone knows that's not the case here. Five seconds. The starter raises the chequered flag, ready to snap down. No more time for nerves, for doubts. The race has started. How it will end, no-one knows. The TT has begun. In Ragged Edge, Stuart Barker will write the definitive story of this unique event, from the tarmac up. The history, the atmosphere, the heroes, tragedies and legends. And most importantly: our fascination with this seductive yet perilous test of skill and daring. This is the unvarnished, raw truth behind the world's most dangerous sporting event - in the words of those who ride it.
£18.70
Headline Publishing Group MotoGP: The Illustrated History 2023
Book SynopsisThe daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in MotoGP: The Illustrated History.Updated for 2023 and packed with more than 150 stunning photographs, this authoritative and long-overdue illustrated history celebrates high performance motorbike racing since the start of the world championship in 1949.Each racing decade is dissected and discussed, as are the big incidents, top personalities and technological innovations. To complete the book, motorcycle racing's greatest names – including John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, Kenny Roberts, Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and Marc Marquez – provide exclusive personal insights and accounts of what it is like to race at speeds of 200mph. MotoGP: The Illustrated History is a unique book which brilliantly conveys the exhilarating spirit of this stunning sport.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1949-1958 Birth of the Series (Interviews with Geoff Duke and John Surtees) • 1959-1968 Japan and the First Golden Age (Interviews with Giacomo Agostini and Jim Redman) • 1969-1978 The Two-Stroke Takeover (interviews with Phil Read and Kenny Roberts) • 1979-1988 The Rooster-Tail Americans Hit Town (interviews with Wayne Gardner and Wayne Rainey) • 1989-1998 Beyond the Golden Age (interviews with Kevin Schwantz and Mick Doohan) • 1999-2013 The Return of the Four-Strokes (interviews with Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner) • 2014-2022 Good Times, Tough Times • MotoGP records.
£24.00
HarperCollins Publishers AZ Europe for Bikers
Book SynopsisDiscover the best biking routes around Europe.The definitive European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir.From the peaks of the Picos de Europa to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, from Alpine passes to dramatic gorges, atmospheric forests and fabulous historic sites, A-Z Europe for Bikers is packed with fantastic places to ride.With full-day and multi-day touring rides across the whole of western Europe, each route is presented with turn-by-turn directions and detailed mapping, with all the key attractions highlighted. Printed on high-durability paper and spiral bound to fit in a tankbag, you need never end up on a dull road again.Packed with practical advice and stunning photography, there are memorable rides to be discovered in every corner of Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Switzerland, Slovenia and Italy.Featu
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Dream. Believe. Achieve. My Autobiography
Book SynopsisIf I had to lose my record to anyone, I couldn't be happier that it was Jonathan. Family connections aside, there is nobody more talented, more determined or more deserving.' Carl FogartyWithin the staggeringly dangerous and high-pressure sport of professional motorcycling, Jonathan Rea's achievements are unprecedented. A legendary World Superbike Champion withmore race wins than any rider in history, Rea's trailblazing success shows no sign of slowing down.Now, for the first time, this remarkable sportsman tracks his life and career. Seemingly destined for the racing world, Jonathan grew up in the paddocks his grandfather was the first sponsor of five-times World Champion Joey Dunlop and his dad was a former Isle of Man TT winner. He owned his first bike before his hands were big enough to reach the brakes.But while racing may be in his blood, it is through sheer determination and relentless perseverance that Rea has gained huge victories in this ultra-competitive world. Topping sevTrade Review‘An entertaining insight into the huge amount of not only skill, but relentless dedication, drive and obsession required to get to the top.’ – The Mirror
£10.44
Transworld Publishers Ltd Rocket Men
Book SynopsisRon and Leon Haslam live near Smalley in Derbyshire with Ron's wife Ann and their other children Emma and Zoe. Ron now devotes much of his time to running the Ron Haslam Motorbike School in Donington. Leon is racing for Stiggy Honda in the 2009 World Superbike Championship.
£13.49
Colourpoint Creative Ltd Ragged Edge Behind the Scenes with the Worlds
Book SynopsisExperience the ragged edge of road racing In over 120 stunning full-colour photographs, Stephen Davison gives a thrilling insight into the road racing scene and the lives of the riders.Join him for some incredible action from star riders such as John McGuinness, Robert Dunlop and Ryan Farquhar. And find out what goes on away from the adrenaline-charged race scene the long hours at the day job that pays the for the racing; the longer nights in small, draughty sheds building the bikes; the banter of the paddock; the struggle to overcome the pain of crash injuries; the abject misery of defeat and the sheer joy of the podium.Available for the first time in paperback, this is a vivid and uncompromising portrait of road racing by the sport's number one photographer.
£12.34
Orion Publishing Co Parrish Times
Book SynopsisChampion motorcyclist and truck racer, television presenter, practical joker or just plain survivor - Steve Parrish has been called them all. Parrish Times tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades, through a rollercoaster ride of emotions in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is.In the 1970s Steve was competing for the world motorcycle championship with legendary team mate Barry Sheene on a Suzuki. After retiring in 1986, Steve managed a successful Yamaha factory team to three British Superbike Championship titles and started a truck-racing career, becoming the most successful truck racer ever. He also proved to be a natural commentator, first for BBC radio, then transferring to television with Sky, ITV and Eurosport. Against this backdrop are Steve''s notorious pranks: posing as a medical doctor to allow John Hopkins to fly from Japan to the Australian GP; impersonating Barry Sheene in a qualifying session; owning a fTrade ReviewFrom team-mate of Barry Sheene, to Superbike team manager and European and British Truck champion to race commentator, Steve Parrish is motorsport's jack of all trades. Parrish Times: My Life as a Racer is a fantastic look back at his career with some hilarious anecdotes. A great read for bikers and non-bikers alike * Daily Express *A tale of life in the fast lane, peppered with practical jokes and stunts * Boundless *
£10.44
Pan Macmillan Unshakeable: My Motorcycle Racing Story
Book Synopsis‘You don’t get to be six-time British Superbike Champion without having talent and desire’ – Wayne Rainey, three-time 500cc World ChampionShane ‘Shakey’ Byrne knows what it is like to live on the edge. The most successful rider in British Superbike history, he is the only person to have won the championship six times. Shakey is a living motorbike legend, with legions of fans across the country.For the first time Shakey tells his life story, from being abandoned as a newborn baby in a London hospital, to multiple brushes with the law and working night shifts on the London Underground to fund his early racing career. Whether it was on his BMX or joyriding through Kent, the only thing Shakey ever wanted to do was race motorbikes.Once he had got his break, Shakey quickly developed a reputation as one of the most exciting riders of his generation, and the thrill of every victory, every chicane and every overtake, as well as the hospital visits and painstaking recovery, is relived in heart-pumping detail.Unshakeable is an incredible story of winning and risk-taking, of horrendous crashes in which he nearly lost his life, of Ducatis and monster motorhomes, and of hard-fought glory in one of the most exciting and dangerous sports on the planet. Told with breathless exhilaration, Shakey’s story is one of inspiration, break-neck speed and a life lived truly on, and over, the limit.Trade ReviewShane’s achievements over the years have proved he is the complete racer and undoubtedly a world-class rider. A true inspiration for our youngsters in the sport -- Niall Mackenzie, three-time British Superbike ChampionShakey is someone I have the utmost respect for both on and off the track; a fantastic racer with such a textbook style and he taught me the respect needed in our game after you’ve won or lost. For me this makes him a legend of our sport -- Alex Lowes, 2013 British Superbike ChampionYou don’t get to be six-time British Superbike Champion without having talent and desire -- Wayne Rainey, three-time 500cc World Champion
£11.69
Colourpoint Creative Ltd 100 Years of the Ulster Grand Prix: A Century of
Book SynopsisFrom the first race in 1922, the Ulster Grand Prix has been one of the most thrilling events in the international motorcycling calendar, attracting enormous crowds of spectators to watch the world’s great riders in action. Now, a century on, the UGP holds a special place in the hearts of fans here in Northern Ireland and across the world. A lifelong fan, Norman Windrum has been attending the UGP for seventy-five years and has an unmatched knowledge of the race and its history. In this new book, he vividly captures the excitement of the event, from Hubert Hassall’s win in the first race in 1922 to Tom Herron’s magnificent treble in 1978 and the domination of the Dunlop dynasty from the 1980s on. With over 100 photographs, alongside lively commentary and stories, and bringing together statistics about the race from across its entire history, this is the definitive account of one hundred years of the Ulster Grand Prix.Trade ReviewAs sports books go, this has to be one of the very best I have ever read and has over 100 pages packed with information, facts, figures, stats and pictures, which really chronicles Norman’s account of his favourite motorcycle road race. … If you bike fans want all of the facts then you’ll find them in the book. -- Liam Beckett * Sunday Life *The story of the UGP is told via Norman Windrum’s detailed and loving narrative enhanced by historical programme covers and many action photographs. The forty-five pages of statistics at the end are fascinating in themselves. The book … is a beautiful production. Anyone with even just an inkling of interest in motorcycle racing and Northern Irish sport generally would do themselves a favour and buy this book. -- Joe Cushnan * Dropped the Moon *Windrum writes engagingly about the shift from the Clady to the Dundrod circuit and about the heroes of the event – champions Mike Hailwood and John Surtees, Tom Herron and his 1978 triple victory, Ron Haslam, and the triumphant Dunlop dynasty, most of whom he’s seen in action – but also the organisational and sponsorship problems which have been constant. Even the supporters’ club rebelled one year. In some ways it’s not so much the safety aspect of racing between kerbs and lamp-posts that makes the event’s survival remarkable, precarious as it remains, as the relentlessly uphill organisational battles it has faced. -- Gordon Cruickshank * MotorSport Magazine *
£18.00
DB Publishing Geoff Duke - The Stylish Champion
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£16.99
MX Publishing Morgan Winner at Le Mans 1962 The Story of TOK258
Book SynopsisIn 1962 a small Morgan sports car TOK258 created history by defeating factory teams run by leading international manufacturers in the famous 24 hour race at the Le Mans circuit. The car crossed the finishing line on Sunday 24th June having completed 2256 miles in the twenty four hours from the start time on Saturday afternoon to win the 2 litre GT class. Although privately owned, the car was entered and supported by the Morgan Motor Company and driven by Chris Lawrence and Richard Shepherd-Barron. This new colour 50th anniversary edition of the original book by Ronnie Price, now with racing driver Richard Shepherd-Barron as co-author, covers the concept, preparation, and official testing at the circuit. It gives a blow-by-blow account of the race, with anecdotes, memorabilia, material and photographs only recently made available.
£12.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Classic TT Racers: The Grand Prix Years 1949-1976
Book SynopsisAt 10 o'clock on the twenty-eighth of May 1907 the first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle road race began. The riders pushed off on their 500cc single cylinder bikes and ten laps and 158 miles later, Charlie Collier aboard a Matchless would be declared the victor. This book is a history and celebration of the bikes of those early years of the TT races. It covers the events and personalities that led to the creation of the race and its challenging course; the early success of the British motorcycle manufacturers: Norton, Velocette, AJS and Matchless and their riders. The origins of the Italian Fours: Gilera and MV Agusta Quattro are covered and the influence and reign of the Japanese manufacturers too are covered: Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki. There are also details of the technical developments that enabled the bikes to conquer the mountain course with world-record beating times.
£22.50
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David & Charles Racing Classic Motorcycles: First you have to
Book SynopsisThe story of a classic motorcycle racer who was fortunate enough to be able to ride many of the best machines from the period, at the highest level, and on many of the most famous road racing courses in the world. There are tales of success, friendships, and the loss of racing pals. Machine preparation and mechanical failures feature heavily, and the story recounts the author's frustrations and joys. Andy Reynolds maintained and built many of the bikes he raced, and ultimately retired from riding to become both a machine scrutineer and a sponsor. All aspects of motorcycle racing are covered in the author's easy-to-read and entertaining narrative, and it is a fascinating read for any motorcycle enthusiast. Come into the world of Classic Racing Motorcycles - but bring your cheque book and medical insurance!Trade ReviewThe book is an exciting adventure about one man and his passion for racing classic motorcycles ... - Classic Trial Magazine. --- it is one of the best books ever written about racing at grass roots level and something of a bargain at GBP15.99. - Ian Kerr --- a fascinating read for any motorcycle enthusiast ... It is a personal account of one man's dedication and ambition - which he achieved. - Fishtail --- The book is thick on detail which paints an interesting picture of life in the past half century, and is well written and easy to read. Anyone with even a slight interest in the Classic Racing world will find it great entertainment. Old Bike Australasia --- a true-to-life story told with humor, clarity, and passion. Reynolds is relatable to everyone who rides and is inspirational to anyone who longs to give racing of about any type a try. - Ultimate MotorCycling --- Wow, this is quite a book! ... RCM is a good read ... Get the book, you'll love it! - The Jampot Magazine --- this is a fascinating read, lavishly illustrated, and thoroughly entertaining. - Old Bike MartTable of ContentsChapter 1. Formative years 2. Road racing at last. Plus a new career. 3.Grass track racing and Velocette adventures. 4. The Lotus Elan and building the Seeley-Matchless 5. The beginning of the Seeley years and Pete 6. Such sadness and some good racing 7. Seeley racing and improvement 8. Credibility and the downside 9. Good racing but with some pain 10. Adventures in Europe and other painful experiences 11. The Petty Norton 12. Meeting 'Bobby Lad' plus the TT 13. The Paton. Part 1. 100 mph! 14. The Paton Part 2. Job Done! 15. The TAB Honda. 16. A new Manx Norton 17. Stories from the Manx Norton years 18. My little Italian beauty. The Aermacchi 19. Goodwood Revival adventures 20. The Spanner men 21. The sponsors. The list is endless 22. The final laps 23. The future and the TZ Yamaha 24. The End!
£16.99
O'Brien Press Ltd Joey Dunlop: King of the Roads
Book SynopsisIn the many years since Joey Dunlop's untimely death, his stature has only grown. One of the racing world's most successful riders, and certainly its leading role-model, he is sorely missed by bike enthusiasts everywhere. Joey Dunlop’s racing career began in 1969, and his yellow helmet and number 3 bike quickly became synonymous with high-octane wins. He was one of the most exciting riders the sport has ever seen, drawing huge crowds to the Isle of Man TT races and to every other course he raced. Joey received an MBE for his motorcycling prowess; his racing record remains unsurpassed: twenty-six wins in twenty-five years at the TT races, and five times World Champion. On 2 July 2000 the forty-eight-year-old rider crashed during a race in the republic of Estonia. The death of Joey Dunlop triggered an unparalleled emotional response as the sporting world and his fans openly mourned his passing. He is still revered as a motorcycling legend. This book looks at Joey Dunlop's legacy and captures the rider, the family man, the winner, the humanitarian – the person behind the legend that is the 'King of the Roads'. With previously unseen photographs and updated introduction and legacy chapters, this book is a real celebration of Joey Dunlop's life and career from the public glories to the private moments. Trade Review'a tremendous empathy with bike racers' -- Belfast Telegraph'a glowing tribute ... from an ardent fan' -- Books Ireland
£13.29
Brewin Books The Last Lap!: A Match by Match Report of
Book SynopsisAt the end of the 2016 Speedway season, the Coventry Bees Speedway team ceased racing due to their stadium at Brandon being purchased for housing development. Although it sent shockwaves through the Speedway world it didn't come as a complete surprise, as rumours about its future had been circulating for two years or so. Tony Watson is a keen supporter of Speedway Racing and the Bees in particular. In this book he sets out all of the final season's racing results, its team members, the guest riders used and the scoring statistics of the riders. He also touches on the attempts to keep the team's name alive by 'track sharing' at nearby Leicester, a venture which did not succeed. A must read for any Speedway follower
£11.97
Aureus Publishing Supermac
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£9.99
London League Publications Ltd My Crazy Speedway World
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£16.10
London League Publications Ltd Dave Jessup: A Speedway Journey
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£14.20
London League Publications Ltd Tigers at White City: Glasgow Speedway 1928 to
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£16.10
London League Publications Ltd Walthamstow Wolves: London's forgotten speedway
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£14.20
London League Publications Ltd Tommy Price Bill Kitchen
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£14.20
The Conrad Press One Man's Mountain
Book SynopsisOne Man’s Mountain’ is a powerful and energetic memoir describing how what seem to be distant and unachievable dreams can become real and develop into a life’s experience that is way beyond what was thought possible. The book depicts life’s experiences leading from war-time to normal peacetime living. An ordinary suburban lifestyle enables the writer to explore and adventure on two wheels and brings to life a competitive spirit, which causes the writer to see and develop an ambition. The goal to be achieved centres upon an island in the Irish Sea, yet seems beyond reach. The difficulty is that it combined the need to ride and earn a living! Yet strangely, work and play relate.
£9.49
Ebury Publishing Guy Martin When You Dead You Dead
Book SynopsisBut let Guy tell you about it himself: ‘This book starts in a Transit, ends in a Transit, and in between I’ve raced a few pushbikes, raced a few motorbikes and got a fair few stories to tell you.’ Spot on.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers A Z Britain for Bikers
Book SynopsisDiscover the best biking routes around Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Your essential rideout roadbook covering the best biking routes around Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including short trips and longer tours.Discover the best motorcycling roads around Great Britain and Northern Ireland, chosen by the biking route expert, Simon Weir. Each one is explained in depth with all key attractions highlighted in the detailed A-Z mapping. Stunning photographs and easy-to-follow road book directions throughout.Simple turn-by-turn directions and clear maps for every routeIdeal size for fitting in a tank bagShort, practical rides for the weekend, most lasting 1-2 hoursComprehensive coverage of every corner of the country100 great rideouts to discover with your friends
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Ivan Mauger
Book SynopsisThis is the first book to the reveal the complex personality behind the public image that is Ivan Mauger, the dedicated and often ruthlessly efficient speedway multi- World Champion. Driven by uncompromising determination and naked ambition he became, to terrace fans and on-track rivals alike, a virtual sporting automaton. His motorcycle racing achievements - 15 world titles on speedway and long track - are testament to his pursuit of excellence. He elevated a minority sport to a new and higher dimension with professionalism that made him at once envied and feared, admired and hated. And it launched him from the obscurity of his small-town New Zealand origins to worldwide acclaim, which continues to enjoy. Here, renowned speedway historian and journalist John Chaplin reveals, through the words of opponents, friends, enemies, business associated, fans, rivals and his own family, the real Ivan Mauger... the man behind the myth.
£18.70
Virgin Books James Toseland
Book SynopsisJames Toseland was the youngest person to win a World Superbike Championship at just 23. He won his second chaptionship in 2007, his last Superbike season for Ten Kate Honda before moving into MotoGP in 2008.
£14.39
Kodansha America, Inc Toppu GP 8
Book SynopsisToppu faces off against his rival Takadai in his first race on a wet track, but a mishap on the track puts them both in last place. Each boy is trying to claw his way back into contention for the victory, but when it comes down to the last corner, who will have bested both his opponent and the road racer's greatest enemy: the rain?
£11.69
DB Publishing Sammy Miller: Motorcycle Legend
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DB Publishing John Surtees - Motorcycle Maestro
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£16.99
The Crowood Press Ltd Speed at the TT Races: Faster and Faster
Book SynopsisFor over 100 years the world's best motorcycle racers have pitted themselves against the gruelling 373/4 -mile Isle of Man Mountain Course at the annual event known worldwide simply as 'the TT'. The Tourist Trophy meeting - to give its proper name - represents perhaps the greatest challenge that the sport of motorcycle racing can offer. The top names in road racing - Collier, Wood, Duke, Hailwood, Agostini, Hislop, Jefferies, McGuinness, Hutchinson and the Dunlop dynasty - have all considered the pursuit of a Tourist Trophy to be the ultimate goal. From riding the earliest single-cylinder, belt-driven machines with outputs of under 10bhp, to coping with today's sophisticated four-cylinder machines giving well over 200bhp, generations of riders have risked their lives to satisfy the desire to go faster than the next man and to win a TT. In the process they have lifted lap speeds by almost 100mph. Exactly how that huge increase has been achieved is told within these pages, set against the background of the triumphs and the tragedies of the TT history.
£23.75
David & Charles Motorcycle Racing with the Continental Circus
Book SynopsisA fascinating history of European motorcycle racing, going back to a period far removed from the world of Moto GP today: a time when many young men from all walks of life decided to give up their livelihoods in favour of earning their living by racing motorcycles on the dangerous public road circuits of the European Continent. It was a nomadic existence that involved travelling from circuit to circuit, circus fashion, hence the title 'Continental Circus.' The book begins with the pre-war period, when many young British riders travelled to the Continent to take part in the Grand Prix races, held from around 1920 and across Europe. British riders such as Alec Bennett, Stanley Woods, Jimmy Guthrie and many more, gained notable success and established their reputations on the European circuits. Moving on to the post-war era, the book details the riders from around the world who joined the Circus - self-financed 'privateers' from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The 1950s and '60s were the days of the true Continental Circus, when private riders earned their living riding all over the continent. The book also covers the development of the machines that became the essential tools of the private riders, and the eventual demise of the Continental Circus in the 1970s, due to new safety regulations and the escalating cost of racing. Chris Pereira's historical account is sourced both from first-hand experience of racing, and from his own vast library of racing history records and photographs.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword 1. Prewar 2. Early postwar 3. Antipodeans 4. Early postwar machines 5. Finances and transport 6. Early 1950s 7. Machine developments 8. Late 1950s 9. The Japanese influence 10. Earning start money 11. The new decade 12. New developments 13. 1964 14. Richard Morley 15. 1965 16. 1966 17. 1967 18. 1968 19. The two-stroke revolution 20. The end of an era Index
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