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King of Sports

In 1967 Peter Ward crashed in a training ride. While recovering, he wrote the... READ MORE
In 1967 Peter Ward crashed in a training ride. While reco... READ MORE
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Product Description

In 1967 Peter Ward crashed in a training ride. While recovering, he wrote the iconic King of Sports: Cycling Road Racing, which hasn't been republished since - until now.

Sixty years ago, King of Sports provided up-and-comers, trainers and veterans with a tried and tested methodology towards not just training and racing, but the lifestyle to go with it. Ward was ahead of his time - he preached the benefits of clean living, while breaking down exactly what that means; he urged his readers to seek out yoga, for 'you will discover much that will benefit you as a cyclist, and it will lead you to a fuller life.'

Ward's detailed graphs, diagrams and meticulous listings of equipment and nutrition offer today's tech-fiend cyclist a snapshot into the work ethic of a 1960s amateur cyclist. It demonstrates how far the sport has come, yet how much it has remained unchanged.

This new edition, reimagined for a twenty-first century audience, features a Foreword by former UCI and British Cycling president Brian Cookson, an extended biography of the author, and restored original hand-drawn artwork and photography.

  • Page Size: 148 x 210 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Pendle Press
  • ISBN13: 9781838369323
  • Author: Peter Ward
  • Published Date: May 2024
  • Edition: May 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Illustrations: 25 illustrations, diagrams and photos
  • Weight: 550g
Product Description

In 1967 Peter Ward crashed in a training ride. While recovering, he wrote the iconic King of Sports: Cycling Road Racing, which hasn't been republished since - until now.

Sixty years ago, King of Sports provided up-and-comers, trainers and veterans with a tried and tested methodology towards not just training and racing, but the lifestyle to go with it. Ward was ahead of his time - he preached the benefits of clean living, while breaking down exactly what that means; he urged his readers to seek out yoga, for 'you will discover much that will benefit you as a cyclist, and it will lead you to a fuller life.'

Ward's detailed graphs, diagrams and meticulous listings of equipment and nutrition offer today's tech-fiend cyclist a snapshot into the work ethic of a 1960s amateur cyclist. It demonstrates how far the sport has come, yet how much it has remained unchanged.

This new edition, reimagined for a twenty-first century audience, features a Foreword by former UCI and British Cycling president Brian Cookson, an extended biography of the author, and restored original hand-drawn artwork and photography.

Specification
  • Page Size: 148 x 210 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Pendle Press
  • ISBN13: 9781838369323
  • Author: Peter Ward
  • Published Date: May 2024
  • Edition: May 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Illustrations: 25 illustrations, diagrams and photos
  • Weight: 550g

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