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    Race and racism in American cycling history and culture

    In his new book Black Cyclists: The Race for Inclusion (University of Illinois Press), Robert J. Turpin sheds light on the contributions of Black cyclists from the sport’s early days through the cementing of Jim Crow laws during the Progressive Era. We're pleased to publish this review of Turpin’s book by historian Duncan R. Jamieson, leading cycling scholar as well as having a research focus on the role of race and racism in American society. Our reviewer is highly appreciative of Turpin’s effort, though not as optimistic about the future for Blacks in American cycling.

    Overtaken by the automobile: The precarious situation for cycling in the US

    Robert J. Turpin’s First Taste of Freedom: A Cultural History of Bicycle Marketing in the United States (Syracuse University Press) would have benefited from a more distinct focus on the business of marketing and advertising, according to our reviewer Duncan Jamieson of Ashland University, who also wishes to see comparative studies on this subject with Europe.