Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book
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Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book
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Velopress Cyclings Golden Age Book: This unprecedented collection of over 400 cycling artifacts and photographs brings to life one of the sport's most memorable eras, 1946-1967 - from Fausto Coppi to Jaques Anquetil. Foreword by cycling legend Eddy Mercyx, who was inspired by the riders of Cycling's Golden Age and went on to become arguably the greatest cyclist in history. Features never-before-published photographs of unforgettable cycling heroes like Fausto Coppi, Hugo Kobet, Charly Gaul and Jacques Anquetil. Vintage posters, trophies, and race-worn jerseys chronicle the evolution of the sport and its most important moments. The Horton Collection is known worldwide as the largest, richest collection of cycling items. There is no better way to appreciate the history of a sport than to experience it through a collector's treasures. Cycling Golden Age takes us inside the world's largest collection of cycling memorabilia with an intimate look at one of the sport's most memorable eras, 1946-1967. From the commanding victories of Fausto Coppi to the rise of Jacques Anquetil, the Horton Collection boasts never-before-published photographs and countless jerseys, trophies, posters, and other artifacts. Cycling historian Owen Mulholland weaves it all together with the tales of each rider, their admirable feats, and the nostalgia of each item in the collection. Fans of cycling, historians, and collectors will treasure this book The sport of cycling has grown dramatically over the course of Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories Cycling fans are clamouring for a closer look at the sport of cycling and its heroes High quality, hardback book production ISBN: 1-931382-87-5 & 978-1931-38287-8 232 pages; 280mm x 255mm; colour photos and b&w illustrations throughout
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