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Giacomo Agostini - Champion of Champions (Paperback, First Paperback Edition): Mick Walker Giacomo Agostini - Champion of Champions (Paperback, First Paperback Edition)
Mick Walker
R615 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Off-Road Giants! (Volume 2) - Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport (Paperback): Andrew 'Andy' Westlake Off-Road Giants! (Volume 2) - Heroes of 1960s Motorcycle Sport (Paperback)
Andrew 'Andy' Westlake
R758 R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Save R142 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

If you remember off-road stars like the Rickman brothers' Vic Eastwood, Lew Coffin, and John Avery, then this is a must-have book for your collection. They're big names who brought the thrills and spills of the golden era of motorcycle sport to a whole generation. For the author, it's a personal trip down memory lane, as he was lucky enough to see many of these men and women at the height of their racing careers. Seventeen of the rider profiles in this book originally appeared over a three-year period in the pages of The Classic Motorcycle magazine, but the profile on the Rickman brothers - two of scrambling's true greats - has never been seen in print before. Accompanied by a totally new set of over 100 stunning photographs, this is a book that will evoke fond memories for all who share the author's love of motorcycle sport in a golden age.

The Joy of Motorcycles - More Scraping Pegs (Paperback): Michael G Stewart The Joy of Motorcycles - More Scraping Pegs (Paperback)
Michael G Stewart
R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Guy Martin: Worms to Catch (Paperback): Guy Martin Guy Martin: Worms to Catch (Paperback)
Guy Martin 1
R456 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'I was never going to sleep in and take it easy, there were worms to catch.' Breaking records on the world's biggest Wall of Death, cycling 2,745 miles across the length of the United States (while sleeping rough), attempting to be the fastest person ever on two wheels and travelling to Latvia to investigate his family's roots, it's been a busy year for Guy Martin. There's been some thrilling racing too, including wild Harley choppers on dirt and turbo-charged Transit vans through the Nevada desert. And don't forget there's the day job to get back to in North Lincolnshire - the truck yard and the butty van. Guy has done more in one year than most people do in a lifetime, and with his gift for story-telling, he takes you with him to the outer limits of human endurance, and on a dizzying adrenalin high, all in a day's work.

Supermac (Paperback): Phillip McCallen Supermac (Paperback)
Phillip McCallen
R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Joey Dunlop - King of the Roads (Paperback, 4th New edition): Stephen Davison Joey Dunlop - King of the Roads (Paperback, 4th New edition)
Stephen Davison; Photographs by Stephen Davison 1
R443 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R77 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In the many years since Joey Dunlop's untimely death, his stature has only grown. One of the racing world's most successful riders, and certainly its leading role-model, he is sorely missed by bike enthusiasts everywhere. Joey Dunlop's racing career began in 1969, and his yellow helmet and number 3 bike quickly became synonymous with high-octane wins. He was one of the most exciting riders the sport has ever seen, drawing huge crowds to the Isle of Man TT races and to every other course he raced. Joey received an MBE for his motorcycling prowess; his racing record remains unsurpassed: twenty-six wins in twenty-five years at the TT races, and five times World Champion. On 2 July 2000 the forty-eight-year-old rider crashed during a race in the republic of Estonia. The death of Joey Dunlop triggered an unparalleled emotional response as the sporting world and his fans openly mourned his passing. He is still revered as a motorcycling legend. This book looks at Joey Dunlop's legacy and captures the rider, the family man, the winner, the humanitarian - the person behind the legend that is the 'King of the Roads'. With previously unseen photographs and updated introduction and legacy chapters, this book is a real celebration of Joey Dunlop's life and career from the public glories to the private moments.

Bristol Bulldogs Speedway - 50 Greats (Paperback, Illustrated Ed): Robert Bamford, Glynn Shailes Bristol Bulldogs Speedway - 50 Greats (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)
Robert Bamford, Glynn Shailes
R398 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is part of the 50 Greats series, which collects short biographies and statistics of the 50 greatest players on various sporting teams or clubs throughout their histories.

Jim Redman - Six Times World Motorcycle Champion - The Autobiography (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Jim Redman Jim Redman - Six Times World Motorcycle Champion - The Autobiography (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Jim Redman
R624 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R111 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The incredible rags-to-riches story of one of the world's greatest motorcycle racers. From humble beginnings in 1930s London, to winning six world titles, Jim Redman MBE is one of GPs most extraordinary characters, and a true legend of motorcycle racing. After migrating to South Africa, he started his racing career in the mid-fifties, and was awarded an MBE in 1964 - a year that also saw him win three World Championships in a single day, a feat, to this day, matched only by Mike Hailwood.During the mid-60s, Jim was THE man to beat on track, but a bad crash at the '66 Belgian GP ended his racing career. Following this, Jim was involved in a number of business ventures - including helping his two sons with their own successful sports careers, and owning a champion sire race horse - until, in 1995, he once again took up a career in racing as a Classic Racer and Demonstration Rider.

Michael Rutter - The life of a racer (Hardcover): Michael Rutter, John McAvoy Michael Rutter - The life of a racer (Hardcover)
Michael Rutter, John McAvoy; Foreword by John McGuinness
R926 Discovery Miles 9 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 1992, when Michael Rutter was just 20 years old, he followed in his dad's footsteps and began a career as a professional motorcycle racer. He has been racing ever since. This is his story of highs and lows, survival, luck and persistence, set against the raw, infectious atmosphere of the racing paddock. It is also a story of growing up with a global superstar for a Father; Tony Rutter. Read Michael's account of spending his childhood watching his dad's career - from fighting for world championships to fighting for his life after a devastating crash in 1985. Undeterred, Michael would go on to build his own career and forge his own unique path. This is the remarkable tale of how Michael has stayed competitive for 30 years, and stepped out of his 4-time world champion dads shadow to add his own name to the list of all time greats of the sport. Michael has started 431 British Superbike races, 20 World Superbike races, and 16 MotoGP races while also competing in road racing, where he has started 90 Isle of Man TT, 83 Northwest 200 and 24 Macau Grand Prix races. The Life of a Racer is a gripping journey into the mind and life of someone who was born in to the race paddock and who has been there ever since.

Raw Speed - The Autobiography of the Three-Times World Speedway Champion (Hardcover): Tai Woffinden Raw Speed - The Autobiography of the Three-Times World Speedway Champion (Hardcover)
Tai Woffinden
R528 R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Save R132 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Pushing the Limits - The Two-Time World MotoGP Champion's Own Explosive Story (Paperback): Casey Stoner Pushing the Limits - The Two-Time World MotoGP Champion's Own Explosive Story (Paperback)
Casey Stoner 1
R411 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Casey Stoner, the two-time World MotoGP champion, tells his own explosive story. Showing anything is possible when determination meets talent, two-time World MotoGP champion Casey Stoner shares his incredible journey from being a Queensland toddler with an extraordinary ability on a motorbike to his decision to retire at 27 with nothing left to prove. For the first time, he tells of his early family life, the development of his riding skills and why his parents decided to sell everything and travel from Australia to Europe to chase the dream and support his aim to become World Champion when he was only 14 years old. As fearless with his opinions as he is on the racetrack, Casey includes all the highs and lows of his life so far: the real reason he left for Europe so young, his thoughts on racing as it stands today, the riders' hierarchy, the politics of racing, the importance of family, his battle with illness and why he decided to turn his back on a multimillion-dollar contract when he was still winning. And he also lets us in on some of the new goals he has set for himself.

SCOOTER MANIA! - Recollections of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally (Paperback): Steve Jackson SCOOTER MANIA! - Recollections of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally (Paperback)
Steve Jackson 1
R457 R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Save R23 (5%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

At last! A year-on-year account of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally, the brainchild of WWI veteran-turned-politician, James Mylchreest Cain. Following a fact-finding mission to Dusseldorf, accompanied by Peter Agg from Lambretta, the second Rally went International for 1958, and was to grow in popularity throughout the 1960s, attracting competitors from countries as far and wide as Australia, USA, Rhodesia, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Czechoslovakia and India. In addition to gymkhana and endurance events, closed-road and circuit racing attracted fast men such as Neville Frost, John and Norman Ronald, Ray Kemp, Andy Smith, and Norrie Kerr. In 1971, the then chairman of the Tourist Board, Bill Quayle, declared that the annual Scooterist week was "the most important cog in the mosaic of Manx tourism." The author's access to personal photographic archives, and Manx Press pictures, combined with period reports and interviews with competitors, builds a unique reconstruction of a hugely successful event on the scootering sporting calendar: an event that was to endure for 20 years and attract thousands of spectators.

Road Racers - Get Under the Skin of the World's Best Motorbike Riders, Road Racing Legends 5 (Hardcover): Stephen Davison Road Racers - Get Under the Skin of the World's Best Motorbike Riders, Road Racing Legends 5 (Hardcover)
Stephen Davison
R588 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R48 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Road racers are no ordinary mortals. Riding at extraordinary speeds and desperate to win, they are locked in a life-and-death battle every time they race. This book is a tribute to these icons and their incredible speed, and to the energy and excitement of one of the world's most thrilling sports. From Irish races to the Isle of Man TT, from the Czech Republic to Spain, Stephen Davison - described by MCN as 'the world's leading road racing journalist' - follows the riders as they take on some of the most challenging races in national and international road racing. But Road Racers also looks to something deeper - to the fear that every rider has to face down; to the steely strength that it takes to win; and to the extremes of exhilaration and despair that define the sport. With the kind of access to the riders that most of us only dream of - including such greats as Guy Martin, John McGuinness and Michael Dunlop - Davison's photographs and writing give an unparalleled insight into what it means to be a road racer. Intimate portraits, unguarded moments, family, fans and friendships, life and death - this is the ultimate real road racing book. If you enjoyed this book, you might also enjoy Stephen Davison's Beautiful Danger: 101 Great Road Racing Photographs, Between the Hedges: A Celebration of Road Racing from the 1960s to the Present, Flying Finn: A Tribute to Irish motorbike legend Martin Finnegan and John McGuinness: Isle of Man TT Legend.

Triumph Production Testers' Tales - from the Meriden Factory (Paperback): Hughie Hancox Triumph Production Testers' Tales - from the Meriden Factory (Paperback)
Hughie Hancox
R767 R626 Discovery Miles 6 260 Save R141 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Hughie Hancox worked at the Triumph Meriden factory in various capacites - a fitter, a member of the famous Royal Corps of Signals Motorcycle Display Team, in the experimental department (where he actually worked on the prototype Bonneville), and eventually as one of the legendary Triumph testers.This latter role provided countless unique experiences with some of the most iconic British motorcycles ever manufactured. The story of production testing at Meriden has never before been published, and this intimate and pragmatic account comes straight from a man who was at the heart of it. With many previously unpublished pictures and service bulletins, plus helpful advice on problems that still exist with the bikes today, this is a unique book about a fascinating time and place in British industry.

Frank n' Stan's Bucket List #1 - TT Races (Paperback): J. C. Williams Frank n' Stan's Bucket List #1 - TT Races (Paperback)
J. C. Williams
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
That Near Death Thing - Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World (Paperback): Rick Broadbent That Near Death Thing - Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World (Paperback)
Rick Broadbent 1
R340 R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop. THAT NEAR DEATH THING is a life-affirming journey to the heart of the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man TT is a throwback to a maverick era that existed before PR platitudes and PC attitudes. WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR-shortlisted author Rick Broadbent gets inside the helmets of four leading motorcycle racers as they battle fear, fire and family tragedy for a gritty sort of glory. Guy Martin is a tea-drinking truck mechanic and TV eccentric who 'sucks the rabbits out of hedges', but must now deal with the flipside of fame; Conor Cummins is the local hero facing a race against time as he battles depression and a broken body after falling down the mountain; John McGuinness is the living legend fending off the ravages of middle-age for one last hurrah; Michael Dunlop is the wild child living with one of the most remarkable legacies in sport. They tell their astonishing stories in a book that provides the most rounded, intimate, behind-the-scenes account yet of the last great race. Rick Broadbent has delivered the final word on the Isle of Man TT, one that really gets to grips with an event that continually pulls unsung riders and fans back year after year to witness That Near Death Thing.

Ragged Edge - Behind the scenes with the world's greatest road racers (Paperback): Stephen Davison Ragged Edge - Behind the scenes with the world's greatest road racers (Paperback)
Stephen Davison
R426 R392 Discovery Miles 3 920 Save R34 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Experience the ragged edge of road racing ... In over 120 stunning full-colour photographs, Stephen Davison gives a thrilling insight into the road racing scene and the lives of the riders. Join him for some incredible action from star riders such as John McGuinness, Robert Dunlop and Ryan Farquhar. And find out what goes on away from the adrenaline-charged race scene - the long hours at the day job that pays the for the racing; the longer nights in small, draughty sheds building the bikes; the banter of the paddock; the struggle to overcome the pain of crash injuries; the abject misery of defeat and the sheer joy of the podium. Available for the first time in paperback, this is a vivid and uncompromising portrait of road racing by the sport's number one photographer.

Being There - An Autobiography by Hugh Anderson (Paperback): Hugh Anderson Being There - An Autobiography by Hugh Anderson (Paperback)
Hugh Anderson
R588 Discovery Miles 5 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Live to Ride - The Rumbling, Roaring World of Speed, Escape and Adventure on Two Wheels (Paperback): Wayne Johnson Live to Ride - The Rumbling, Roaring World of Speed, Escape and Adventure on Two Wheels (Paperback)
Wayne Johnson
R489 R426 Discovery Miles 4 260 Save R63 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Live to Ride "is pure adrenaline--a full-throttle exploration of motorcycles that pushes to the limit, with heart-pounding accounts of riding the greatest bikes of all time, all over the world.

"Live to ride, ride to live." For many motorcycle riders, these words express life's guiding principle. Just take a look at the patch emblazoned on the jackets of legions of riders. Whether they're roaring down an empty highway on two wheels at an insane speed, hopping on for a few mind-boggling loops of motocross, joining in the "rolling thunder" of a veritable outlaw motorcycle club, or just cruising on a Harley on a Sunday afternoon, motorcyclists of all stripes share a common love of the freedom that is riding.

Wayne Johnson, a lifelong motorcycle-lover and acclaimed writer, takes us around the globe and onto the terrain where the most extreme, thrilling forms of riding happen. Johnson shows where it all began more than a hundred years ago when the first motorcycle evolved from the bicycle and lands us on the track today with some of the world's highest-paid athletes-- professional motorcycle road racers. From there we go inside radically different competitions like the vertigo-inspiring "Widowmaker Hillclimb" and the fastest land racing on the planet at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Johnson also offers an inside look at the legendarily secretive culture of biker clubs with firsthand accounts of his own wild rides with an outlaw club. In every one of these venues, you aren't just passing through as an observer--you are on a bike, racing across new and undiscovered country, the horizon your only destination.

If you have ever wondered what it's like to climb on a motorcycle and feel its engine roar to life, or have actually done it and felt the rush of flying off into the wild blue yonder, or have simply been intrigued by this iconic part of American culture and history, hold on tight for this irresistible, one-of-a-kind journey into motorcycling.

Geoff Duke - The Stylish Champion (Paperback): Mick Walker Geoff Duke - The Stylish Champion (Paperback)
Mick Walker
R630 R519 Discovery Miles 5 190 Save R111 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Geoff Duke was the first man to win three 500cc world titles in succession, the first motorcyclist to win the coveted Sportsman of the Year award, and only the second motorcyclist to be honoured with an OBE. Additionally, he set new standards of smoothness, which remain unsurpassed to the present day, and pioneered the use of a one-piece leather racing suit. Upon his retirement from racing at the end of 1959, he was to remain closely involved in the sport and at various times carried out the tasks of consultant, team manager, clerk of the course - he was a true ambassador. Geoff Duke: The Stylish Champion is lavishly illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, making it a must-read for any motorcycling fan.

Racing Classic Motorcycles - First you have to finish (Paperback): Andy Reynolds Racing Classic Motorcycles - First you have to finish (Paperback)
Andy Reynolds
R617 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The story of a classic motorcycle racer who was fortunate enough to be able to ride many of the best machines from the period, at the highest level, and on many of the most famous road racing courses in the world. There are tales of success, friendships, and the loss of racing pals. Machine preparation and mechanical failures feature heavily, and the story recounts the author's frustrations and joys. Andy Reynolds maintained and built many of the bikes he raced, and ultimately retired from riding to become both a machine scrutineer and a sponsor. All aspects of motorcycle racing are covered in the author's easy-to-read and entertaining narrative, and it is a fascinating read for any motorcycle enthusiast. Come into the world of Classic Racing Motorcycles - but bring your cheque book and medical insurance!

Raw Speed - The Autobiography of the Three-Times World Speedway Champion (Paperback): Tai Woffinden Raw Speed - The Autobiography of the Three-Times World Speedway Champion (Paperback)
Tai Woffinden
R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following in his late father's footsteps, Tai Woffinden made his name as Britain's most successful speedway rider ever. Known for his speed on the tracks and his quirky tattoos, he is a popular figure within the sport and beyond it.

With a vast array of titles to his name, including youngest ever Grand Prix World Champion, achieved at the age of twenty-three, Tai has come a long way from his Scunthorpe roots. His love affair with speedway began when his family emigrated to Australia while he was a child, where he became a local champion while still at school. He has not been without his share of struggles, however. In 2010, he lost his father, the popular speedway rider Rob Woffinden, to cancer, which, combined with issues within his team, resulted in a difficult season. Then, in 2019, during his defence of his World Championship, he crashed heavily during a race in Poland and was badly injured, breaking his back.

Such setbacks do not keep true champions down for long, however - Tai will be back, to dazzle his thousands of fans with his unique combination of flamboyant skill and raw courage. Told with his trademark honesty and directness, his autobiography provides an eye-opening insight into the life of one of speedway's greatest talents and most beloved stars.

70 Years of Rye House Speedway (Paperback): Norman Jacobs 70 Years of Rye House Speedway (Paperback)
Norman Jacobs
R463 R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In its early days, Rye House was known as a track where riders could learn their trade under 'Queensberry' rules, but where the rigidity of the rulebook was occasionally sacrificed in the name of an enjoyable day's racing. This is the story of the first seventy years of Rye House speedway and the personalities associated with the track.

Leathered - A life taken to extremes... on and off the bike (Paperback): John Hopkins Leathered - A life taken to extremes... on and off the bike (Paperback)
John Hopkins
R457 R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Injury. Adrenaline. Addiction. These are the things that fuelled one man's race to international stardom as he pushed boundaries and took life on and off the bike to the limits. Starting out as a talented youth riding the desert tracks of California, his reckless nature and incredible talent earned him a position in the rarefied world of professional motorcycle racing. Despite the success in his professional life, his personal life was crumbling around him - John was battling with depression and temptation, which began to threaten his career, health and marriage, ultimately bringing him to a life of alcoholism, addiction and even smuggling. In his remarkable memoir, one of the world's most renowned riders takes us on a raw and unique journey to the extremes of fast living. John 'Hopper' Hopkins is an icon for motorsport fans worldwide. He won't let anything hold him back. He has broken almost every bone in his body (twice), suffered a bleed on the brain, and had a finger amputated... yet he continued to race. Finally, at the age of 35 - with his latest crash at Brands Hatch in 2017 putting him in rehab for two years - he decided to hang up his helmet. Leathered tells the incredible story of an unparalleled career. From bone-crunching injuries and alcohol-fuelled antics to the breakdown of his marriage, it unveils the true stories behind the lurid headlines.

MIKE THE BIKE - AGAIN - New Edition (Paperback): Ted Macauley MIKE THE BIKE - AGAIN - New Edition (Paperback)
Ted Macauley
R447 Discovery Miles 4 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In June 1978, 11 years after he quit Grand Prix motorcycle racing, Mike Hailwood returned to the Isle of Man TT races, probably the most prestigious, and certainly the most demanding, road race in the world. On a privately entered V-twin Ducati he won the Formula One race, beating the works Hondas of Phil Read and the late John Williams, and breaking the lap and race records. It may have seemed a fluke; it was certainly a fairy tale that continued into 1979, when he was fifth in the Formula One race, despite losing top gear and his battery, first in the Senior, and second by only 3.4 seconds in the Classic - probably the finest and closest-fought race the Island has ever seen, Hailwood proved, if anyone doubted, that he was still the greatest motorcycle racer of all time. This book, written by his manager and friend, Ted Macauley, is the account of his dramatic comeback, from the original wild idea to his final race. More than this, though, it is a study of a remarkable man in a remarkable world, and of the races, the machines, and the men who ride them.

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