Cycling Race by Asataro Tsukioka

This book is likely only of interest to those interested in the history of competitive cycling.

**Book Overview:**
This book, "Cycling Race," by Asataro Tsukioka, details the history and development of competitive cycling.

**Content Details:**
The book features a table of contents that covers the prehistory of the sport through its post-war development and the birth of professional cyclists. In particular, it is divided into sections that detail post-war competitions and professional championships.
It includes the ranking of prize money earned in keirin (track cycling) for the top 100 riders in Showa years 43 (1968) and 52 (1977). In 1968, Takio Yoshikawa, Shigeru Ito, and Eigo Takahara were at the top. In 1977, Koichi Nakano, Yoichi Yatsuda, and Kazuhiro Kunimochi were the top three.

**Publisher Information:**
Published by Nikkan Pro Sports Newspaper, the book offers an in-depth understanding of competitive cycling from a professional perspective.

- Title: Cycling Race
- Author: Asataro Tsukioka (Tsukioka Kiugetsu)
- Publisher: Nikkan Pro Sports Newspaper
Published October 1, 1978, ¥1500
- Table of Contents: Part 1 (Pre-War), Part 2 (Post-War), Part 3 (Professional), Part 4 (Records)

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