London-based writer and illustrator Rod Waters holds the Guinness World Record for cycling between Paris and London in just over 14 hours, and now he has released a cycle-themed children’s book. Aimed at children aged 4 to 8, Eric’s Big Day: A Bicycle Race Unlike Any Other, tells the story of a boy who helps wayward bike racers as he heads out on a ride.
The book is available now from VeloPress.
Eric’s Big Day: A Bicycle Race Unlike Any Other Official Website
Making weight means different things in different sports, but in cycling there is a lot to eating right. VeloPress has introduced the Racing Weight Cookbook, the third title in the Racing Weight series. This books includes more than 100 recipes that are intended not to get riders to lose weight but rather to hit their ideal weight without compromising performance. Racing Weight author Matt Fitzgerald worked with dietician Georgie Fear to put together the cookbook.
The 240-page paperback books offers full-color interior with plenty of pictures and also features:
• 100+ healthy recipes for any athlete, from reluctant cook to cooking enthusiast
• Whole grains, fiber, and lean protein to elevate diet quality
• Fresh, energy-dense meals that help runners, triathletes, and cyclists train harder
• Nutrient-rich bars and smoothies to promote fast recovery
There is nothing wrong with being somewhat “elite.” This is very much true when it comes to handmade bicycles, and the new book The Elite Bicycle by VeloPress offers just why. Written by Graeme Fife with photos by Gerard Brown it includes portraits of some of the world’s greatest bicycle artisans, examining the philosophies, the workmanship, and the personalities behind the prestigious brands.
There are more than 250 photographs along with a foreword by Sir Paul Smith.
The Elite Bicycle offers profiles of Independent Fabrication, Time, Richard Sachs, Ben Serotta, Chris King, Alex Singer, Seven, Brooks, Selle Italia, Ira Ryan, Reynolds, Cinelli, Tony Pereira, Columbus, Guru, Winter, Chas Roberts, Rourke, Cyfac, Faggin, Pegoretti, Condor/Paris, DiNucci, Spécialités TA, Sapim, Royce, Mavic, FMB, and Continental.
Get your elite on.
With fall upon us cyclists might have some time to slow down and do some reading. VeloPress has announced two new books that are must reads for serious enthusiasts, and include the Coach Joe Friel Simplifies Power Meters with New User Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes; and Chris Carmichael’s Updated Time-Crunched Cyclist Offers More Ways to High Speed.
Both are available now from Amazon.com. Purchase from Amazon