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Anything by William Fotheringham, all extremely well researched and written.
In Pursuit of Stardom by Tony Hewson; the amazing adventures of a bunch of lads who, back in the 50's, decided to try and make it as pro cyclists in Europe. Tony has his own web site, so you can buy this direct if you wish.
Tomorrow We Ride, by Jean Bobet (younger brother of Louison), an insiders look at top level pro riding in the 50's, with a very poignant ending.
The Rider has been mentioned, and should be a must read for anyone who considers themselves a cyclist as should French Revolutions, as it is so well written and so funny.
Wide Eyed and Legless by Jeff Connor; follows the ANC-Halfords team on their attempt to dominate the 1987 TdF. It is really several books in one, as Jeff includes the reports he was sending back to his newspaper as well as the day to day workings of the ANC-Halfords team.
One to miss in my opinion is Project Rainbow by Rod Ellingworth. The subject matter is worthy, but Rod really should have had the help of a ghost writer... and if he did, he should have used someone else. It is dry, long and in the end a test of my resolve to finish the damn thing, as it was a gift from my son.
Come and Gone, and Dog in a Hat by Joe Parkin, a couple of entertaining 'warts and all' books from within both the European peleton and also on life afterwards in the American cycling world.
Another I didn't really enjoy was Paul Kimmage's, Rough Ride. It just left me feeling that he was all bitter and bent out of shape because he didn't make it as a pro... and this was not just to do with the drugs.
On the same subject, Dave Millar's book is a lot better and enlightening about the life (and loneliness) of a pro rider.