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Masculinities and the Culture of Competitive Cycling

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in Masculinity, Sport and Exercise ((PSMSE))

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In this chapter, the author introduces the subject matter of this book. A background to competitive cycling is provided to familiarise readers with the topic and contextualise the area of study. The author’s personal and research background is discussed which positions the work the book is based upon. The purpose of the book is outlined, as well as the research reported on throughout. This chapter concludes with an overview of the book’s content.

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Hardwicke, J. (2023). Rolling Out: Introduction. In: Masculinities and the Culture of Competitive Cycling. Palgrave Studies in Masculinity, Sport and Exercise. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26975-2_1

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