Relive the birth of a sport and the invention of a machine. In this fascinating book, Frank Berto, former engineering editor for Bicycling magazine, leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the truth about the beginnings of mountain biking and the invention of the mountain bike. Illustrated with period documents and vivid photographs by two of the early pioneers themselves (Wende Cragg and Erik Koski), this book puts and end to the question who invented the mountain bike. At the same time, it will let you experience the pioneering days of the sport for yourself.