On The Wheel back issues, Bikelore 1, and Bikelore 2 are still available from Gabe Konrad at http://www.onthewheel.com
BIKELORE...
There are still a few copies left of our first trade paperback, "Bikelore: Some History and Heroes of Cycling," edited by Gabor and Melanie Konrad. "Bikelore" delves deep into vintage cycle racing with 16 chapters on Charly Gaul, Roger Lapebie, the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Dante Gianello, Cino Cinelli, the Holdsworth-Campagnolo Team, Paris-Brest-Paris, the Tour of Italy, the golden years of the Tour de France, Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, the Pelissier brothers and much more. Contributing authors include Les Woodland, Richard Yates, Owen Mulholland, Jan Heine, Gabor Konrad, Raymond Henry, Gordon Daniels, Ken Denny and Jim Lowton.
"Bikelore: Some History and Heroes of Cycling" is a 144-page softcover with 10 black and white photographs, and is available now as a limited edition of 500 copies. Copies are still available, so send in your order now and make sure to get a copy for your collection. "Bikelore" is destined to become a collector's item for road enthusiasts and historians.
BIKELORE 2: The World of Wheels
"Bikelore 2: The World of Wheels," edited by Gabor and Melanie Konrad, is now available for immediate shipment. The 18 authors of "BL2" explore the world of cyclo-touring, vintage racing, and cycling literature with chapters on Gaston Rebry, the 1942 road season, Mt. Ventoux and the Tour de France, les Quatre Jours de la Route, Raymond Poulidor, Eddy Merckx, and more. We go touring in post-war France, visit the Velodrome d'Hiver, experience the Seattle to Spokane, and relive some vintage tours with the Ragged Staff. In the literature section, our devotion to the bicycle is explored through 16 poems, dozens of quotes, and a 1917 track racing grandfather - we even find a fictional road racing rivalry that turns to murder.
"Bikelore 2" is a 176-page trade paperback with 23 B&W photos and illustrations.
NOTE: "BL2" arrived from the printers on Feb. 7th and most of the pre-orders were shipped on the following day. The remainder will be shipped on Feb. 11. Thanks for your patience and enjoy the book!
Go to the ordering information below to order your copy of "Bikelore 2: The World of Wheels."
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern Calfornia