With a comb in his pocket, his glamorous blonde wife by his side, and
an unyielding will backed by blazing speed, Jacques Anquetil became
cycling's leading ambassador as the sport left behind the post-war era
of Fausto Coppi to embrace the promise of the freewheeling sixties.
Shoulder to Shoulder ushers us into the zenith of Anquetil's career
with a fully restored collection of rare and valuable photographs. With
the methodical son of Normandy in the lead, cycling's professional
peloton races through Europe's capital cities and up its mountainous
pathways, laying a path to a cosmopolitan era of unlimited
possibilities.
Presenting more than 100 brilliant images--most unseen since their
original publication in the magazines and newspapers of the
day--Shoulder to Shoulder showcases the rise of a generation of
cycling superstars whose gutsy riding and easy style founded the modern
era of professional bike racing. Great names in these pages include Rik
van Looy, Tom Simpson, Raymond Poulidor, Jan Janssen, Miguel Poblet,
Rudi Altig, Federico Bahamontes, Jean Stablinski, Gastone Nencini, Jean
Graczyk, and many more.
With an appendix of explanatory notes for each photo, a sewn, lay-flat
binding, and premium acid-free paper, Shoulder to Shoulder will be an
enduring addition to every cycling enthusiast's library.