The best cycling books in the world...EVER

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	"Utterly bonkers. In a good way. A unique take on cycling, life, politics and (fleetingly) sex."

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	"Lovely book.  A London bikie faces up to personal tragedy and adult responsibilities."

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	"Meticulous, painful deconstruction of the Pantani myth. You will never look at a bike race in the same way again."

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	"Hard to find, but an excellent evocation of how an Irish farm boy became an international superstar, by suffering more than anyone else. Story of a legend, by Lance Armstrong's favourite writer."

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	"Garrison Keillor in an old Bianchi jersey.  Quaint, sometimes over- folksy, stories of US cycling life."

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	"The book that inspired a generation of cyclists. Still one of the best introductions to why cycling is the world's finest sport"

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	"Inspirational and still a great read. Though I will never forgive him for introducing long black socks to the peloton."

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	"Brave and powerful, an insight into the tortured mind of one of British cycling's greatest characters"

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	"Well written, close enough to "Planet Lance" to gain some useful insights, not so close as to be sucked in.  Very good on the horrors of everyday life as a pro"

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	"Leonard Zinn's books are more use for modern wrenchers, but nothing beats Steve Snowling's nerdy mechanical obsession. I built a string of bikes in the '80's with this as my guide."