Cycling's Golden Age: Heroes of the Postwar Era, 1946-1967

Cycling's Golden Age: Heroes of the Postwar Era, 1946-1967 by Mulholland, Owen. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781931382878.

There is no better way to appreciate the history of a sport than to experience it through a collectors treasures. "Cyclings Golden Age" takes readers inside the extraordinary Horton Collection for an intimate look at one of the sports most memorable eras, 1946-1967. From the commanding victories of Fausto Coppi to the rise of Jacques Anquetil, the Horton Collection boasts never-before-published photographs and countless jerseys, trophies, posters, and other artifacts. Cycling historian Owen Mulholland weaves it all together with the tales of each rider, their admirable feats, and the nostalgia of each piece in the collection. Featured items include Fausto Coppis maglia rosa and Tour de France podium sash; Hugo Koblets personal treasure trove, including his Tour de France trophy, maillot jaune, maglia rosa, and Giro dItalia trophy; and Gino Bartalis maglia rosa and Tour de France stage winners trophy. Each painstakingly preserved piece evokes the dramatic history of this popular world-class sport.