The Cycling Anthology: Volume Five

Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen andThe Cycling Anthologycontinues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business.

Volume Five is an eclectic mix of stories old and new:

As World War One is commemorated acros the globe,Brendan Gallagherlooks at cycling's war heroes and the role the bicycle played in WWI.

Jeremy Whittlegoes in search of panache - why you don't always have to be a winner to be a winner in the public's eyes.

Francois Thomazeauexamines how the Tour de France became the international event it is today.

The 2014 Tour de France is relived in the form of poetry, byEllis Bacon.

Lionel Birnietells the story behind the Linda McCartney cycling team, the great British team that could have been.

Joey McLoughlin was a shining star of the British cycling scene in the 1980s and '90s -Andy McGrathfinds out what happened to him.

Edward Pickeringreturns to one of cycling's great Pyrenean climbs - Superbagneres.

AsMatt Beaudinfinds out, the Tour de France is a treat for the senses - albeit a loud one.

Matt McGeehansends a postcard from the 2014 World Track Championships in Colombia.

AndDaniel Friebeintroduces us to Jean Francois Naquet-Radiguet: Tour de France pioneer.

Lionel Birnie is a journalist, author and publisher who specialises in cycling. He is the freelance cycling correspondent for The Sunday Times and writes for Cycle Sport and Cycling Weekly, two of Britain"s leading cycling magazines.

Ellis Bacon is one of Britain"s most experienced cycling journalists. He is the former deputy editor of Procycling magazine, and has written extensively for Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport.