It Is about the Bike: The Life and Times of an Ordinary Racing Cyclist (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425930325)

The book traces a young man's upbringing in a working class part of Sheffield. Like most school leavers of his era, he enters into the steel industry, and a heavy beer-drinking culture. In an attempt to lose weight and return to a reasonable level of fitness he resorts to his childhood love of cycling. His enthusiasm for his passion soon turns to obsession. His life changes, his job and family are sacrificed in pursuit of his goal. Eventually, he realises he isn't destined for greatness and rediscovers how to ride a bike just for enjoyment.

Author: Paul Bland
ISBN-10: 1425930328
ISBN-13: 9781425930325
Publisher: Authorhouse UK
Language: English
Published: 06/20/2006
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.36d