Vintage bicycle handbook and catalogue

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This is an original of Gene Portuesi's Cyclo-Pedia First edition printed in 1954. "Bicycles Tourist, Sports & Racing Equipment". 71 page catalog printed in 1954 with Cover photo of Nancy Neiman-1953 National Amateur Women's Champion and Audrey Peterson-Spartan Cycling Club's Road Captain. This is not a reproduction. I am Gene's nephew and have inherited all his remaining catalogs. I only have 3 of Gene's original first editions and only this one is in pristine condition.This catalog carries the following brands of bicycles for sale: Rochet Paris-Nantes, Rochet Paris-Roubaix, Rochet Bordeaux-Parus Rochet Piste track model, Rochet mens and women's touring bikes, Imported English Lightweight model #CP, Dunelt, Armstrong and Dawes. This catalog and handbook contain the following articles written by Gene Portuesi: The Bicycle for You, Use of Derailleur Gears, Cycling Tips, How to maintain Cycling perfection, Hub Gear Adjustment, Greetings from the Cycling Continental Sophistocate by Patricia Hughes, American Youth Hostels by Justine Cine Executive Director, Amateur Bicycle League of America by Otto Eisele, Freewheeling Through America by Arthur J. Lusty Former Executive Director, Detroit A.Y.H. Counci. The catalog portion contains products from Cyclo, Huret, Simplex, Benelux,Pelissier, Bayliss, Wiley, Stronglight, Lyotard, Phillips Brampton, read more

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