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Soft cover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Appears unread. Phil O'Shea, wizard on wheels, is the first in a series of ten books on New Zealand's most famous cycling legends. It details the remarkable feats of a sporting superstar, whose exceptional cycling ability attracted thousands of spectators to race appearances, and who won every major cycling event in Australisia.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 120 pages. Cover wornCycling Legends is a series of books detailing New Zealand's ten greatest cyc lists. The first in the series tells the story of Phil O'Shea, the greatest of t hem all. Born in 1889, O'Shea's quiet, unassuming persona was juxtaposed by an e xtraordinary athletic ability. He won every track and road cycling title he set his mind to, during a time when competitive cycling was one of the world's most popular sports. He went to Australia and won their road championships three year s straight. After 1923, he concentrated on track racing. Champions from around t he world were imported for O'Shea to compete against in front of home crowds. Af ter a long racing career he coached other champions, ran a cycle shop in Christc hurch, and continued cycling until he was 90.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 169 pp. b/w illus. A firm unmarked copy.

Softcover. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. No signatures. Price sticker on rear cover.; 119, [1 (blank)] pages. Illustrated card covers. Page dimensions: 210 x 169mm. Black-and-white photographic illustrations. "Phil O'Shea Wizard on Wheels is the first in a series of ten books on New Zealand's most famous cycling legends. It details the remarkable feats of a sporting superstar, whose exceptional cycling ability attracted thousands of spectators to race appearances throughout the country. From virtual unknown and nameless underdog, O'Shea went on to win every major cycling event in New Zealand, including the famous Timaru to Christchurch Road Race." - from blurb on rear cover. Series: New Zealand Cycling Legends. #1. Very Good+ No dust jacket as issued.…