Revolution

'For anyone interested in the history of bicycling, this is the book' Telegraph 'Superb' The Herald 'Tells a wonderful tale from the Victorian invention through to modern Britain... impressive to make such a complicated history so concise and accessible to a wide readership' Mark Ian Macleod Beaumont, record-breaking long-distance British cyclist and author of the bestselling The Man who Cycled the World 'Well written, researched, and balanced, Revolution carefully documents early cycling and gives us a window into a world that's influenced every one of us who cycles today' Dave Barter, author of Obsessive Compulsive Cycling Disorder 'Fascinating... an impressive, compelling social history of the bicycle... probably the definitive work available on the subject' Richard Peploe, Road.CC 'Extremely well-researched... a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of the bicycle' Anna Hughes, author of Eat, Sleep, Cycle and Pedal Power 'A heart-warming, often humorous depiction of the development of the bicycle and its role in nurturing human relationships sporting, social, professional and romantic... touches the lives of cycling enthusiasts through the ages' Maria Leijerstam, first person to cycle to the South Pole and author of Cycling to the South Pole: A World First 'Manners takes us on a wild ride through cycling history in this richly researched, intelligent and beautifully written book' Dr Sheila Hanlon, Cycling UK 'One of the great things about Revolution is how William Manners shines a light on the fact that not only does the bicycle have the potential to change the world, it has actually been doing so since its earliest beginnings. A great read' Prof. Simon Jobson, Professor of Sport & Exercise Physiology, and co-author of Ultra-Distance Cycling: An Expert Guide to Endurance Cycling