Description
Inside the world of Japanese track cycling
About the Author
Justin McCurry has lived in Tokyo since 1991 and reports on Japan and South East Asia for The Guardian.
Reviews
You might think you know keirin racing, but you don't. This is an irresistible account of the most distinctive bike-race in the world -- Michael Hutchinson
[Justin McCurry] explores a blue-collar Japan we rarely see and a uniquely fascinating sporting culture * Village Books Dulwich *
Recommended without reservation * Conquista *
If you love Japan, cycling, sport in general, or modern history, you will certainly enjoy this highly informa tive and vastly entertaining book. * Acumen *
There is literally not a single nook or crannie of the sport that Mr McCurry has left unexplored. But even better than that, his obvious enthusiasm for the subject is impeccably translated to the printed page. A superb book. * Thewashingmachinepost *
An engagingly written in-depth explanation of keirin ... but not as we know it * road.cc *
An excellent book that goes beyond the velodrome to look at keirin's place in Japanese society ... War on Wheels is a story of modern Japan that blends sport, culture and history into a subtly convincing mix * The Inner Ring *
Book Information
ISBN 9781788160865
Author Justin McCurry
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Pursuit
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm