{"product_id":"ton-up-isbn-9780760360453","title":"Ton Up!","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTon \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUp! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003etells how motorcycle speed and style has evolved from the early 1900s right through today, with its pinnacle in the café racer movement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Illustrated with \u003cb\u003ehistoric and modern photos\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003erenowned motorcycle historian Paul d'Orleans\u003c\/b\u003e traces the history of the \u003cb\u003emachines\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eriders\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003ebuilders\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003estyle\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eculture\u003c\/b\u003e of the café racer world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Café racers are most associated with the \u003cb\u003eyoung, rebellious rock-and-rollers of 1960s Britain. These riders \u003c\/b\u003ecreated the quintessential café racers—\u003cb\u003efast motorcycles customized\u003c\/b\u003e to resemble the racing bikes of the period. They were called “café racers” because their riders raced on public roads, from one café to the next. The \u003cb\u003egoal was to do “the ton” (exceed 100 miles per hour) \u003c\/b\u003eon these runs, which led to their designation as “ton-up boys.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today, \u003cb\u003eton-up culture is more popular than ever\u003c\/b\u003e and recognized worldwide with a following of young and long-time riders alike.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eTon Up!\u003c\/i\u003e, enjoy a scenic ride through the history of this vibrant scene.","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892473917669,"sku":"NP9780760360453","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_cd73941b-e604-457b-a523-70073755355b.jpg?v=1773107184","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ton-up-isbn-9780760360453","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}