Items related to On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation’s...
On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation’s Cycling Soul (Yellow Jersey Cycling Classics) - Softcover
"British cyclist". It used to be an oxymoron, a sort of silliness. Like "French Cricket". Ned Boulting has noticed something. It's to do with bikes. They're everywhere. And so are their riders. Some of these riders seem to be sporting sideburns and a few of them are winning things. Big things. Now Ned wants to know how on earth it came to this. And what, exactly is 'this'. In On the Road Bike, Ned Boulting asks how Britain became so obsessed with cycling. His journey takes him from the velodrome at Herne Hill to the Tour of Britain at Stoke-on-Trent via Bradley Wiggins, Chris Boardman, David Millar (and David's mum), Ken Livingstone, both Tommy Godwins, Gary Kemp (yes, him from Spandau Ballet) and many, many more. The result is an amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling. Perfect for cycling fans. This paperback book has 323 pages and measures: 20 x 13 x 2cm approx.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"Funny, fascinating and frequently touching ... will be enjoyed by anyone with even a passing interest in cycling. No bib shorts required" (Helen Pidd Guardian)
"Don't expect to read a better sports book this year. Funny, serious, quirky, hard hitting." (Brendan Gallagher)
"Quirky, insightful, soulful. Could be subtitled 'cyclists are odd - discuss'" (Matt Dickinson @DickinsonTimes)
"It's very funny, surprisingly insightful and features telling observations from a litany of engaging personalities along with Ned's amusing take on his own cycling experiences" (Wheelsuckers)
"Boulting is a delightful narrator, amusingly preoccupied by his own middle-class roots" (Financial Times)
Book Description:
"Don't expect to read a better sports book this year. Funny, serious, quirky, hard hitting." (Brendan Gallagher)
"Quirky, insightful, soulful. Could be subtitled 'cyclists are odd - discuss'" (Matt Dickinson @DickinsonTimes)
"It's very funny, surprisingly insightful and features telling observations from a litany of engaging personalities along with Ned's amusing take on his own cycling experiences" (Wheelsuckers)
"Boulting is a delightful narrator, amusingly preoccupied by his own middle-class roots" (Financial Times)
*Now with a brand new chapter*
An amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling from Ned Boulting, the author of How I Won The Yellow Jumper.
An amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling from Ned Boulting, the author of How I Won The Yellow Jumper.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherYellow Jersey
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 022409209X
- ISBN 13 9780224092098
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages336
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 11.41
Shipping:
£ 2.11
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
On the Road Bike : The Search for a Nation's Cycling Soul
Published by
Yellow Jersey
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Softcover
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 20873525-n
Buy New
£ 11.41
Convert currency
Seller Image
On the Road Bike (Paperback)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. *Now with a brand new chapter*An amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling from Ned Boulting, the author of How I Won The Yellow Jumper.'British cyclist. It used to be an oxymoron, a sort of silliness. Like French Cricket'Ned Boulting has noticed something. It's to do with bikes. They're everywhere. And so are their riders. Some of these riders seem to be sporting sideburns and a few of them are winning things. Big things. Now Ned wants to know how on earth it came to this. And what, exactly is 'this'.In On the Road Bike, Ned Boulting asks how Britain became so obsessed with cycling. His journey takes him from the velodrome at Herne Hill to the Tour of Britain at Stoke-on-Trent via Bradley Wiggins, Chris Boardman, David Millar (and David's mum), Ken Livingstone, both Tommy Godwins, Gary Kemp (yes, him from Spandau Ballet) and many, many more. The result is an amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling.'Funny, fascinating and frequently touching . will be enjoyed by anyone with even a passing interest in cycling. No bib shorts required' Guardian And what, exactly is 'this'. In On the Road Bike, Ned Boulting asks how Britain became so obsessed with cycling. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780224092098
Buy New
£ 13.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780224092098
Buy New
£ 13.65
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike
Published by
Random House 2014-05-29, London
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780224092098
Buy New
£ 10.22
Convert currency
Seller Image
On the Road Bike: The Search For a NationĀ s Cycling Soul (Yellow Jersey Cycling Classics) by Boulting, Ned [Paperback ]
Published by
Random House UK
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780224092098
Buy New
£ 15.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation's Cycling Soul
Published by
Yellow Jersey
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780224092098-GDR
Buy New
£ 10.73
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation?s Cycling Soul (Yellow Jersey Cycling Classics)
Published by
Yellow Jersey
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In eng. Seller Inventory # ria9780224092098_new
Buy New
£ 10.12
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike: The Search for a Nation's Cycling Soul
Published by
Random House Uk Ltd
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 322 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __022409209X
Buy New
£ 10.14
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nation's Cycling Soul
Published by
Vintage Publishing
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. His journey takes him from the velodrome at Herne Hill to the Tour of Britain at Stoke-on-Trent via Bradley Wiggins, Chris Boardman, David Millar (and David's mum), Ken Livingstone, both Tommy Godwins, Gary Kemp (yes, him from Spandau Ballet) and many, many more. Seller Inventory # B9780224092098
Buy New
£ 11.56
Convert currency
Stock Image
On the Road Bike: The Search For a Nationā s Cycling Soul (Yellow Jersey Cycling Classics)
Published by
Yellow Jersey
(2014)
ISBN 10: 022409209X
ISBN 13: 9780224092098
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_022409209X
Buy New
£ 17.55
Convert currency