In 2014, we agreed a deal for Yellow Jersey to take over the publishing duties for The Cycling Anthology, with Ellis and me continuing as commissioning editors.
We were very glad that Simon Scarsbrook was asked to produce the artwork for the jacket, which was incorporated into a new, bold, fresh look by Yellow Jersey’s artists.
Although the jacket may have had a revamp, complete with a new title-piece, the content hits the same high-quality notes.
In the fourth volume, some familiar writers returned but we added to the collection with some new names contributing for the first time.
THE WRITERS
The Cycling Anthology Volume 4
The Inimitable Jock Wadley by William Fotheringham
A look at the legendary Jock Wadley, the godfather of British cycling, and British cycling writing in particular.
Lights, Camera, Action by Orla Chennaoui
Orla takes us on a journey at the 2013 Giro d’Italia from the viewpoint of a television news reporter.
Zen and the Art of Grand Tour Sprinting by Lionel Birnie
Lionel sits down with Mark Cavendish to explain the intricacies of bunch sprinting and the mental strength it takes to be the best.
Inside the Parisian Dream Factory by James Startt
The ACBB club on the outskirts of Paris was the starting point for many English-speaking riders chasing the pro dream in the 1980s.
The Crash by Matt Stephens
A graduate of the ACBB school, Matt’s career path did not go quite as smoothly as he hoped. In 2000, he realised his dream and started the Giro…
Il Pirata by Daniel Friebe
An in-depth look at Marco Pantani’s 1998 Tour de France victory with the benefit of perspective.
A Day Trip to Devon by Keith Bingham
The Tour’s first visit to Britain in 1974, as witnessed by Cycling magazine’s then junior reporter.
The Long-Distance Lorry Driver* by Richard Moore
Richard goes in search of Iban Mayo, the fastest man ever to ride Mont Ventoux, and busts at least one myth that has grown up since his retirement.
Ken Russell’s Tour by Peter Cossins
A look back at the Tour of Britain winner, one of Yorkshire’s finest ever cyclists.
Tapping Out a Rhythm by Ellis Bacon
Ellis looks at some of the music and bands inspired by professional cycling.
The Other Side of the Coin by Alasdair Fotheringham
Stephen Roche’s story of his 1987 Tour victory is well known, but what of the runner-up that year, Pedro Delgado?
The Nearly Men by Tom Southam
The grand tours capture the imagination but what about those riders who made it into the pro ranks but never tackled one of the three-week tours?