The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero
Surprised this hasn't been mentioned. Not exactly a great literary read, just a story about an era when cycling peaked, time being between the horse and the car. Easy read and the racial component makes it even more interesting. Hey, its Black History Month so give it a try.
Did just finish The Mid-Life Cyclist, a bit of a slog untill the second half. Some great training advice for ageing cyclers, although at 69 I'm past mid life and a bit beyond his focus group. Still worth a read.