From the cobbled chaos of Paris-Roubaix to the high drama of Mont Ventoux, The Golden Era of Cycling: 1950-1970 captures the sport's most thrilling decades in vivid, story-driven detail. This is the era when Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali became legends, when Jacques Anquetil redefined pacing, and when Eddy Merckx announced the future with ruthless brilliance. But it wasn't just about winners-it was about culture, craft, and community. Inside, readers will meet the master frame builders of Vicenza, the radio voices who turned suffering into symphony, and the rebels who transformed racing bikes into tools of protest.

With chapters rich in anecdotes, technical insight, and cultural resonance, this book is more than a history-it's a love letter to the bicycle and to the people who made it sing. Whether you're a devoted roadie, a casual commuter, or simply fascinated by postwar European history, The Golden Era of Cycling offers an unforgettable ride through time.