BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — "Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking," is a new hardcover book published by VeloPress this fall.
The book was written by Charlie Kelly, the sport's first journalist and the co-founder of the MountainBikes brand with Gary Fisher. Kelly is also famous as the organizer of the Repack races in Marin County, California.
The book recounts the history of the rise of mountain biking and its lasting culture as told by those who were there. It contains first-hand descriptions and original photographs, drawings, and memorabilia.
The book can be previewed at www.FatTireFlyer.com or www.velopress.com/klunk.
The hardcover, 264 page book retails for $29.95. Media, marketing, and sales contact: Dave Trendler, VeloPress, dtrendler@competitorgroup.com.
Related: BRAIN interview with Charlie Kelly.
