Very good first edition hardcover in navy blue paper covered boards with bright gilt spine title. Spine ends bumped, tips still sharp. 192pp text crisp, clean and unmarked. Not exlib, no names, tears or writing seen. Original, price-clipped grey background dust wrapper has tiny chips at tips, one at foot of frt panel affecting no text, displays well in new mylar. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs throughout. An important work for lovers of this exciting, fast-paced sport with contributions from many successful British riders.