Author

Carlton Kirby

3 books, mostly biography, for Bloomsbury Sport, 2019–2026

Carlton Kirby is a British cycling commentator and sports writer best known for his witty, anecdotal books Magic Spanner: The World of Cycling According to Carlton Kirby and Sticky Bottle: The Cycling Year According to Carlton Kirby. He has also contributed to Eddy Merckx – Out On His Own and has covered major races including the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España during more than three decades in broadcasting.