Kings of Pain book - Philippe Brunel and a collective of authors Rapha Editions
Basic informations
| Category | Books for cyclists |
|---|---|
| Determination | men's, women's |
| Brand | Rapha |
| Catalog number | KPB02XXXXXXXX |
Technical parameters
| Genre | encyclopedia, educational |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Author | Philippe Brunel and Rapha Editions collective |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Season | 2026 |
| Size | uni |
Product description
Kings of Pain
Enhanced edition of the book that helped to inspire Rapha’s creation. Philippe Brunel’s classic collection of images and stories of 20th century bike racing..
“Be they brave, fragile, or a touch crazy, this book celebrates the riders as human beings and I can’t think of a more important or fitting tribute to the sport.”
- Simon Mottram’s foreword to Kings of Pain
Key Features:
- Author: Philippe Brunel and Rapha Editions collective
- Republished by Rapha & Bluetrain, second edition
- Revised text featuring stories from Rapha Editions
- Duotone archive photography
- Premium FSC certified photographic paper
- Printed in Spain by SYL
- Hardbound and hand finished with a printed fabric cover
- Page count: 240
About brand Rapha
Vision, tradition and style. Simon Mottram, founder of Rapha, was surprised by the lack of creativity and style in the cycling industry of his time. That's why, in 2004, he launched a whole new era of cycling apparel that has grown into a worldwide cult.
