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Wheel Life 1: Cycling Recollections of the 1950-60s
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Series: Wheel Life, Book 2
Publisher Price: $32.00
ISBN13: 9780646929910
Publisher: Sport
Published: Jan 23 2026
Pages: 260
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Share in the lives and experiences of some participants in the cycle racing scene of the 1950s and 1960s, as told in their own words and recorded by the author. Although the bikes, equipment and clothing have evolved over time, the legacy of tough competitiveness, outstanding endurance and camaraderie set the standard for the cyclists of today.
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