One More Kilometre examines the increase in cycling's popularity, how it developed into a sport and how the bicycle has changed people's lives - all viewed through the eyes of a seasoned 60-year-old racing cyclist and art critic who keeps a dozen bikes in his garden shed and still rides 10,000 miles a year. In this beguiling blend of personal anecdote and serious history, Hilton explores cycling as a Continental phenomenon, the legends of the the Tour de France, the British cycling club scene and the fun and freedom of life awheel.
One More Kilometre examines the increase in cycling's popularity, how it developed into a sport and how the bicycle has changed people's lives - all viewed through the eyes of a seasoned 60-year-old racing cyclist and art critic who keeps a dozen bikes in his garden shed and still rides 10,000 miles a year. In this beguiling blend of personal anecdote and serious history, Hilton explores cycling as a Continental phenomenon, the legends of the the Tour de France, the British cycling club scene and the fun and freedom of life awheel.