Christmas 2008 Flyer

The Full Cycle
Vin Denson

Vin Denson’s intimate account of a career that went full cycle. Beginning as a youthful clubman, then top international amateur, before becoming a distinguished continental professional, he became the first ever British rider to win a stage in the Tour of Italy, and had remarkable career riding with two of cycling’s greatest champions: Jacques Anquetil and Rik Van Looy. After his pro-career he return to his roots as a clubman and raced for fun becoming a popular fixture in British cycling.

Publication date: 10th December
Ł12.95 +Ł1.00 (p&p)*

Tomorrow, we ride…
Jean Bobet

“Tomorrow, we ride” is what Louison and his brother Jean always said to each other, whether in the frenzy of the Tour de France or the Giro d’Italia, or in their many rides together. This a story full of passion for cycling and Jean’s account of his superstar brother Louison’s career is nothing short of fascinating but the book takes a long term look into contemptary cycling and should be of interest to any cycle racing fan.

Translated by Adam Berry (with grant from Centre National du Livre.)

“Their story is magical. A marvellous read.” Phil Liggett

Ł12.95 +Ł1.00 (p&p)

The Eagle of the Canavese
Herbie Sykes

More than a biography of Franco Balmamion, twice winner of the Giro, this is a book about courage, and deceit, joy and the sadness of lost careers. This is Italian cycle racing in the 60s and the men who made it – their stories, by turn, heroic, astonishing and heartbreaking.

“…packed with zest and anecdote, the account of Balmamion, the ‘forgotten man’ of Italian cycling is a joy to read.” David Harmon

“It’s a gem.” Keith Bingham, Cycling Weekly

Ł13.95 + Ł1.00 (p&p)

Ł17.95 + Ł1.00(p&p) (H/back)

Dear valued customer,
2008 has been a very exciting year with our three new publications, starting with Herbie Sykes’s fabulous The Eagle of the Canavese (nominated for the William Hill Sports book of the Year) and a visit from Franco Balmanion (the subject of the book) to launch it in London. We also arranged for Jean Bobet to grace these shores in October as guest of honour at the Pedal Club Ladies Day in Piccadilly to promote his first book translated into English and features the story of his superstar brother Louison’s brilliant career, the first rider to win the Tour de France three times and consecutively at that! Finally Vin Denson’s long awaited biography, the excellent The Full Cycle will be available in time for Christmas.
*Orders for Vin Denson’s book received BEFORE December 10th will not be subject to postage provided they are post-dated before December 6th.
Equipment buffs and lovers of cycling history will want a copy of Campagnolo – 75 years of Cycling Passion, the story of Tullio Campagnolo’s quest for excellence from the 1920s right up to the present day and the 11-speed system. Paris-Roubaix – A Journey through Hell is still the best book on this great race and coupled with our very popular calendar Portraits of the Tour de France 2009, featuring Mark Cavendish winning his third stage in the Tour de France, makes choosing an item from us a difficult one!
A complete choice of products are available by logging-on to the web-sites www.sportandpublicity.co.uk and mousehold-press.co.uk
Sport & Publicity are able to confirm the following special offers and discounts.
We can possibly give you other special deals on request – ring us on 0208 723 6620.

Finally Richard, Mike, Adrian, Dave & Liam wish you all the very best for 2009.