ISBN10: 1903464374, ISBN13: 9781903464373, [publisher: The Collins Press, Cork, Ireland] Hardcover First Edition. A bright, clean, tight copy with all text and illustrations clear/umnarked. "If ever a sport mirrored Ireland's complex divisions, cycling has. And 'The Ras: The Story of Ireland's Unique Bike Race' might just tell everything you've wanted to know about one of Ireland's greatest sporting events. It captures the spirit and essence of the Ras, its historical significance and place in sporting history." PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in archival black-and-white photography with accompanying descriptive captions. "Rather than a simple chronological account, this book is full or rich personal stories of sacrifice, hardship and epic achievement. It tells of giants such as Shay O'Hanlon, Paddy Flanagan and Gene Mangan of the enigmatic 'Iron Man' who trained from a secret woodland lair, of the Kelly/Roche era, and of the cycling dynasties such as the McQuaids, McCormacks and Kimmages." 338 pages. NOTE: Due to the large size and heavy weight of the book quite significant additional shipping cost will be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment. LD1
[Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]