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1923 (Hardcover, 2023, Bloomsbury Publishing) 5 stars

The story of an obsession. When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Pathé …

Review of '1923' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

A previously unseen film of an early Tour de France bought at auction inspires Ned Boulting to unearth the story behind the people, places and times captured on film.

Part Covid lockdown project, part history of the times, all delightfully written.

A unique, satisfying book that’ll appeal not just to cycling fans, but to all who enjoy a varied and lovingly pieced together story of a moment in time, and all that has been touched by it.