The Little Book of Cycle Racing written by Jon Stroud tells the story of the world\'s greatest bike races, from chaotic beginnings at the end of the nineteenth century, to the Tour de France dominance of Texan seven-times winner, Lance Armstrong.All of the events that go to make the new UCI ProTour are included, from the great Classics to the Grand Tours of the Vuelta a Espaa and the Giro d\'Italia.Whether you are an active cyclist or an armchair fan, The Little Book of Cycle Racingis an indispensable guide to the premier cycling calendar.