Tom Ambrose
The History of Cycling in Fifty Bikes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750960601
- author:
- Tom Ambrose
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 17.1 x 1.7 x 22.7 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Transport,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The bicycle has had a profound impact on the world, transforming the way people travel and live their lives. For the first time, ordinary people were able to travel at reasonable speeds without the need for horses, commuting further afield to work and enjoying the benefits of the countryside. The bicycle has also challenged social conventions, granting women a new-found freedom, and played a significant role in wartime, whether used by British paratroopers or in Vietnamese supply lines. From its humble beginnings as a primitive wooden two-wheeler to the high-tech, carbon-fibre super bikes of today, the bicycle has a rich history of innovation in design. This book tells the story of 50 iconic machines, showcasing the evolution of the bicycle and its impact on society. With a wide range of photographs in full colour, the book celebrates sporting achievements, technological advances, and world records, as well as the designs of the future.
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