Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

The Test of the Century

The Test of the Century

1001 Bikes to Dream of Riding Before You Die

$49.99
ISBN
9781844037636
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Format Paperback / softback
Page Extent 960
Book Size 210mm x 160mm
Imprint New Holland Publishers
Release Date 1/05/2014
Subject Classification Sports & outdoor recreation / Cycling

Ever since the nineteenth century, when bicycles first appeared, they have captivated the imaginations of those around them, inspiring great feats of achievement, innovation, healthy living, and sporting prowess.

Present-day bicycles outnumber cars by two-to-one, with around one billion machines currently in use throughout the world. Arguably, the bicycle has had more impact on the globe than any other wheeled form of transport.

 Although the early roots of the bicycle can be traced to a number of different sources, they have evolved into an intertwining web that marks the creation of one of the most engaging, popular, and important modes of transport in the world. Present-day bicycles outnumber cars by two-to-one, with around one billion machines currently in use throughout the world. Arguably, the bicycle has had more impact on the globe than any other wheeled form of transport.