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I like that the books include places from around the world. For a year the world cycling champion gets to wear a special white jersey with rainbow. There are bicycle paths everywhere, a moderate climate and a surprisingly diverse landscape for such a small country. The bookstore from mcgann publishing and bikeraceinfo.
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Its celebrated in over 100 countries across the world. The olympic cycling sport of keirin was invented in japan more than 70 years ago to raise money to rebuild the country after world war ii. This beautifully illustrated, colorful guide is tough to put down. Remembering anne mustoe, round the world cyclist alastair. Celebrating the worlds greatest cyclist in his finest year.