Global Cycling Network (GCN) has presented its latest book for cyclists and cycling fans, The Complete Fan’s Guide to Pro Cycling.
Created in partnership with award-winning cycling author Peter Cossins, this latest book from the largest cycling channel in the world offers an insight into the world of pro cycling.
According to GCN… ‘The Complete Fan’s Guide to Pro Cycling unravels every aspect of professional road racing while highlighting the subtleties to look out for which make the watching experience and enjoyment even greater.’
Created as an accessible guide for those following professional men’s and women’s road racing, the new book aims to lift the lid on everything that makes up the world of top-tier racing, with topics including:
- The races – encompassing the history, competition formats and season narrative across the Grand Tours, Classics, Monuments and beyond;
- The riders – explainers of the different types of riders and their roles within their teams, including profiles of legends of the sport;
- The rules – both written and unwritten, this book demystifies the complexities and conventions of cycling;
- The tactics – race strategies and winning tactics with insights from former and current pro riders and team managers;
- The bikes and technology – exploring how they’ve evolved and influenced racing through the years;
- The business – outlining how teams are funded, where budgets are spent, and how much the riders earn.
Peter Cossins is a cycling author who has been writing about professional racing for more than 30 years. Across his career he has interviewed some of the biggest stars of the cycling world, reported on the drama and results of all major races around the world, an has written award-winning books ‘deciphering all aspects of road racing for a growing global audience.’
Peter Cossins said: “We’ve written The Complete Fan’s Guide to Pro Cycling to be the ultimate insider’s guide to cycle sport, unpicking its hidden features, enabling everyone to understand what’s happening in a race and what’s likely to happen next.
“We want to make bike racing even more accessible and compelling to watch for everyone, whether they’re new to pro cycling, or seasoned fans who want to go deeper into the sport than ever before.”
Dan Lloyd, Director of Racing at GCN+ said “Peter has an incredible ability to explain and illuminate the complexities of top level bike racing in an engaging and accessible way – The Complete Fan’s Guide to Pro Cycling will take you deeper into our sport than ever.”
Priced at £16.99, US$23.27, C$29.72, €19.18, AU$30.31 (+ P&P), the new book is available to pre-order from the Global Cycling Network online store, with orders shipping from May 27, 2022.
shop.globalcyclingnetwork.com/the-complete-fan-s-guide-to-pro-cycling
