Description
Book SynopsisThis book gives a glimpse into the trials and tribulations of inventing, developing and perfecting the art of pedal-powered transport over the years from the the original 'hobby-horse' velocipede to the the notorious bone-shaker, and from the grand but tricky penny-farthing to Graeme Obree's world-beating home-made suprbike. This second edition has been updated to take in Chris Hoy's amazing three gold medals in the 2008 Olympics.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Foreword by Graeme Obree
Introduction
Ch. 1 The Dandy years
Ch. 2 The first bicycle
Ch. 3 The Edinburgh Tricycle
Ch. 4 Boneshakers and blacksmiths
Ch. 5 High wheels and sewing machines
Ch. 6 Birth of safety
Ch. 7 Bicycle transport
Ch. 8 Health and freedom
Ch. 9 Wartime
Ch. 10 Post-war revival
Ch. 11 The mountain bike boom
Ch. 12 Into a new century
Appendix
Select index
Places to visit
Further reading
Clubs
