CR, this interesting book on British cycling history hasn't been mentioned on CR yet.
The Condor Years - a panorama of British cycling, 1945 - 2000 Peter Whitfield. Wychwood, 2005. 236 pages paperback, ISBN 0-95114838-9-7.
Here's a book review:
http://www.abcc.co.uk/
I received it today so all I can say right now is that the numerous pictures of all the racers and their bikes are really cool. I purchased it through amazon.co.uk. It took quite awhile to receive, so you may have to be patient.
Peter
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Peter Brueggeman
San Diego California USA
pbrueggeman(AT)ucsd.edu