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# Deep dive into British cycling history Chronicles cycling’s rise, fall, and resurgence Firsthand journey through iconic sportives Kings of the Road: A Journey into the Heart of British Cycling

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## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Pedal into the heart of British cycling’s epic story — don’t miss the ride!

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## Key Features

- • **Meet the Legends:** Exclusive interviews with unsung heroes and cycling icons.
- • **Ride Through Time:** Explore British cycling’s turbulent past and triumphant comeback.
- • **Bridging Generations:** Connects the old club scene with today’s elite cycling culture.
- • **Inspiring & Relatable:** A candid, self-deprecating narrative that resonates with every cycling enthusiast.
- • **Authentic Insider Perspective:** Author’s personal journey training for the legendary Etape du Tour.

## Overview

Kings of the Road by Robert Dineen is a compelling exploration of British cycling’s history, from early bans to modern glory. Blending in-depth interviews with personal narrative, it captures the spirit of the sport’s community and evolution, making it a must-read for cycling fans and cultural historians alike.

## Description

British cycling has had a tumultuous history, from the bizarre ban on road racing in the first half of the 20th Century to the sport's golden era after the Second World War and on to its dramatic decline in the 1960s and beyond. Over the past decade, however, it has undergone a dramatic resurgence in which elite British cyclists have become among the best in the world and millions of Britons have taken up the sport. In Kings of the Road , Robert Dineen charts these developments by meeting neglected heroes from each generation of British cycling. As he becomes immersed in the sport, he also charts his own experiences on the club scene while preparing for the Etape du Tour, the sportive regarded as the ultimate challenge for the amateur cyclist. The result is a unique look at British cycling’s past, its present and where it might be headed.

Review: Great book - Didn't realise the cover sleeve wasn't perfect as it was a gift but the hard cover was fine.
Review: Top read - Highly enjoyable read. I feared that the mix of interviews with cyclists who had achieved great things and the authors travails as a mamil training towards the Etape would jar, seeing as thousands of people do challenging sportives every year. This was not the case. The blend worked well. I think the key was that Dineen did not try to elevate his efforts to those of the interviewees. He was happy to document his many humbling moments on the bike, without it all building towards an "I'm-really-good-now" moment. By being consistently self-deprecating he is easy to identify with. The interviews are all fascinating. A particular favourite was Tony Woodcock, in his 70s and leaving men half his age trailing. By talking to the likes of Woodcock and others connected to the Crest club in Essex, Dineen gets to the soul of British cycling. An interesting picture emerges of the old club scene leading a bit of a parallel existence to the booming sportive/Team Sky-supporting/£8k-bike-in-the-garage market. Ultimately, though, it's certainly not a story about divisions. It's about the spirit of adventure that connects everybody who loves cycling, be they Olympian or weekend warrior. Well worth a read and a cut above most of the cycling books out the past couple of years. Recommended.

## Features

- Kings of the Road: A Journey into the Heart of British Cycling
- Product type: ABIS BOOK
- Brand: Aurum Press

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,195,198 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 397 in Cycling History & Biography 714 in Road Bikes (Books) 2,259 in History of Sports (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 6 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by M***A on 9 May 2026*

Didn't realise the cover sleeve wasn't perfect as it was a gift but the hard cover was fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top read
*by R***Y on 2 September 2015*

Highly enjoyable read. I feared that the mix of interviews with cyclists who had achieved great things and the authors travails as a mamil training towards the Etape would jar, seeing as thousands of people do challenging sportives every year. This was not the case. The blend worked well. I think the key was that Dineen did not try to elevate his efforts to those of the interviewees. He was happy to document his many humbling moments on the bike, without it all building towards an "I'm-really-good-now" moment. By being consistently self-deprecating he is easy to identify with. The interviews are all fascinating. A particular favourite was Tony Woodcock, in his 70s and leaving men half his age trailing. By talking to the likes of Woodcock and others connected to the Crest club in Essex, Dineen gets to the soul of British cycling. An interesting picture emerges of the old club scene leading a bit of a parallel existence to the booming sportive/Team Sky-supporting/£8k-bike-in-the-garage market. Ultimately, though, it's certainly not a story about divisions. It's about the spirit of adventure that connects everybody who loves cycling, be they Olympian or weekend warrior. Well worth a read and a cut above most of the cycling books out the past couple of years. Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful wonderful book
*by G***. on 14 September 2015*

Wow! What an incredibly well researched and fascinating book, clearly written from the heart with the kind of passion and love that a champion cyclist would devote to his bike. I had never heard of some of the people whose stories the author tells (with their help) in this book but what an amazing bunch of people they are. I feel I need to say thank you to all of them for their contribution to the 'movement' of British cycling and for keeping alive the passion which so many of us have for the sport. Thank you also to the author for bringing their achievements to my attention and for inspiring me to ride harder. The book is magnetising (and often very amusing). I couldn't put it down and read it in just a few days which is somewhat upsetting as I'm sure it will take Robert longer than that to write his next book! If you want to know why so many ordinary(?) people, from cycling greats to your own self, spend time, money and pure addictive passion on cycling above so many other things in life, then buy a copy of this book.

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