Cycling books

Best cycling autobiographies/ biographies

These books delve into the characters behind cycling. Our selection reflects our love for cycling’s history and heritage. We’ve read many of the biographies/autobiographies from recent times, but for us many of them don’t seem to compare. What do you think? If you’ve got some suggestions for us for the best cycling biographies/autobiographies for cyclists, please share them in the comments below!

1. Magic Spanner – Carlton Kirby

Carlton Kirby spent 25 years commentating on some of the biggest cycle races in the world for television. As you can imagine, he has a few tales to tell! The recollection of stories from different races across Europe and the people he meets are delivered in his usual humorous and witty style, making this book a really light-hearted and fun read.

Amidst the amusing anecdotes on tour you do witness the serious side Best cycling books in 2025 - BikeRadar.