> In the early 70s I bought a large (about 11 x 17),
> light blue cover softback from a bike shop that they
> called the Cinelli Manual (the actual title was
> something else, like "Cycling"). It had a sylized
> drawing of a racer on the front.
>
> It contained detailed instructions for every aspect of
> training -- the progression of fixed gears to use in
> the early season, intervals, recording milage, weight,
> pulse, diet, equipment, everything. It also contained
> pictures of certain Cinelli items -- the Bivalent
> (sp?) hub and the early Cinelli clipless pedals.
>
> I loaned it to a friend in the late 70s and never saw
> it again.
>
> Anyone else have this? Are there copies floating
> around?
>
> -- Keith Mayton
Sounds like the C.O.N.I. manual that I have. One of the few cycling publications that discuss "night pollution", to my knowledge! It's certainly a useful book, and a window on the world of cycling of that era. I'm not aware of any copies that are for sale. Any chance that Chuck S. could have reprints made?? (since I'm on the digest list, I'm sure others have offered similar thoughts)
Steve Kurt
Peoria, IL