The History of British Cycling

 

YATES FINISHES 3 MINUTES 56 SECONDS ahead of del Toro, with Richard Carapaz third at 4 minutes 43 seconds. This is redemption, written in pink. Seven years after collapsing on these very slopes in 2018, Yates has laid ghosts to rest.

Follow the story of British cycling through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating from 1992 onwards. This edition charts the sport’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The emergence of track stars Chris Boardman, Victoria Pendleton, and Sir Chris Hoy

– Road triumphs of Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish

– Key moments from the Olympics, World Championships, and iconic stage races

– Highlights of Britain’s rise to dominance in international cycling

– Simon Yates winning the 2025 Giro d'Italia

– Behind-the-scenes insights, milestones, and record-breaking performances

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a cycling fan, a sports history enthusiast, or someone who followed these champions firsthand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of British cycling history ready to be treasured.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

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Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 170+

Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.