Brian Robinson: Pioneer: The Story of Brian Robinson, Britain's First Tour De France Hero

A very good account of a pioneer , many came after him but he did it in a time not long after the war when the English channel was as wide as an Ocean . Graham Fife captures the magnitude of this and also how Brian Robinson adapted to a very difficult job in what then was almost an alien world . An excellent book about cycling , history , but most of all about life . Paul Turnbull . Gourin France

Gave insights into the UKs first TdF stage winner. Much of the book though seems to be just embellished translations of accounts written about Brians TdF performances, but scant on other events he may have ridden.

As an avid but, not so successfu, racing cyclist in the past, I found this life story wonderful.The title "Pioneer" sums up what he achieved for British cycling - following in the footsteps of Charles Holland and setting the example of those that came after Brian - from Tom Simpson to the present day Sky Team.A great read.

I started racing in 55 so this was a very good read for me.

A very enjoyable and interesting book about someone who laid solid foundations for future generations of British cyclists, but who until recently has remained largely unknown to sports fans. Brian Robinson deserves all the accolades which the recent Grand Depart has brought his way and remains to all who enjoy cycling an example of what can be achieved as well as how to remain true to your roots.