A W Cycles - a history

This history of the last independent cycle shop in Merton was compiled by Merton Cycling Campaign.   It may be of interest to anyone living in Merton or who used the shop.  

Tomorrow we ride

The story of Louison and Jean Bobet written by Jean Bobet and translated from the French by Adam Berry
The story of the two brothers who road in rural France during the post-war. 'We always understood each other best on bikes,' he writes, 'We had always needed a bike beneath us.'
The two brothers riding in the 50s, the years of Coppi and Bartali and the many other champions of those years.

The Death of Marco Pantani - a Biography. Matt Rendell. 2006

The rise and demise of iconic Italian Tour and Giro winner in 1998.

Personal Best - The autobiography of Beryl Burton. 1986

The British Best All-rounder for 25 years running.

In Search of Robert Millar - Richard Moore. 2007

The quest to find Scottish, Tour de France King of the Mountains winner in 1984, (who subsequently emerged this year following the gender change and transition to Philippa York). 

Crossing Europe on a bike called Reggie - Andrew P Sykes

A light-hearted story of a rather impromptu ride from southern England to Brindisi in Italy.   Details here.

One Man and his Bike - Mike Carter

A middle-aged journalist decides not to go to the office that day: turns right instead of left and cycles round the coast of Britain.   It's an entertaining, educational and funny story of his exploits, the countryside and the people he met on the way.  More details here.

Training Techniques for Cyclists - Bicycling Magazine

This is a slim volume (100 pages) full of useful tips and insights about how our bodies work when we're cycling, and how to improve different aspects:  pedalling, diet, speed, endurance, power, and so on. It's not specifically aimed at racers: you can pick and choose from it - and it's a fairly easy read.  More info.

French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France - Tim Moore

Seduced by the speed and glamour, Moore the ultimate amateur attempts to complete all 3,630km of the 2000 Tour in the weeks before the professionals set off.

Downhill all the way: Cycling through France from La Manche to the Mediterranean - Edward Enfield

A gentle ride from Le Havre to the Med, without Lycra