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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For me the eighties is the greatest period in motocross not only here in europe but also in America too. It was such an exciting time with bikes evolving so quickly and legendary riders riding exotic... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very well written honest account of Rob's own life as a professional MX rider. Down to earth and accurately sharing his humble starting out in riding ,and racing those early Midland Centre meetings... See more

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The 80's were the golden years for 500cc Motocross, the premier class. The bikes were brutal and the men that rode them were made of iron. Rob Andrews went from a privateer to a full factory racer t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A well put together read, having been racing during this same time period, although not at Rob's level, it brought me back to a time when racing was a true family sport. It goes into enough detail t... See more

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The Inside Line: Racing the 500cc World Motocross Championship is the critically-acclaimed new book by British former 500 GP racer Rob Andrews. Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to race in the 500cc motocross GPs during their 1980s heyday? 'The Inside Line' tells you. Tracing Rob's journey from complete beginner, through to factory Kawasaki rider, GP contender, and Motocross des Nations team member, The Inside Line goes where no book has gone before: deep into the heart of life as a professional motocross racer. Superbly illustrated with nearly 400 pictures from some of the finest photographers in the industry, it takes the reader on a fascinating odyssey of insight and intrigue. Learn the inner workings of the grand prix motocross world, get answers to long-pondered questions, and discover things you never knew. There are facts that will surprise you, anecdotes that will make you laugh, and honest, never-before-published information. Find out how it felt to race against motocross legends on the world’s most famous circuits. Discover what it was like to race a full-factory 500 for Team Kawasaki. Learn how the riders lived, travelled, trained, and practiced while on the road. And even read how many in the close-knit GP paddock were ripped-off in an elaborate, multi-million-pound financial scam. Seriously. It happened. Join Rob as he guides you - in his own words - through the jubilant highs and occasionally devastating lows of his journey from raw novice all the way to the biggest stage of all: the world motocross championship. And by the end you’ll understand just what it was like - and what it took - to be a grand prix racer.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great book and represents a real…

Great book and represents a real insight of a great career when motocross was in its golden period. Some great pictures of many of the days top riders including Rob. The book is a real must for any motocross fan, particularly those who followed the sport through the 80’s.

12 March 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iconic book for all motocross fans

Magnificent edition, interesting and enjoyable narration, very well structured chapters mixing the chronicle with lot of aspects from the paddock and backstage, as well as daily work of professional motocross riders. A top read not only for motocross fans of the '80s but for whoever wants to better understand this rude, brutal but stil incredibly esthetic, motorsport.

P.S: Spanish edition would be a success! Motocross interest consistently increasing in LATAM

13 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sumptuous!

Great service and first class product. This book is a real treat for MX fans - there is so much in here. Just get it - you won’t be disappointed!

7 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought the book for a Christmas…

Bought the book for a Christmas present, absolutely delighted with it. Huge thanks to Rob for message he had written in the book, my partner was thrilled to pieces with it … your his MX hero. Thank you once again.

10 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal friendly service …

Great communication directly with the author at a very personal level. Pleasant easy transaction to purchase with fast delivery. The book itself is superb read and something i will treasure.

7 December 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A beautiful book

A beautiful book
If like me, you’re a member of most motocross pages on social media, surely you can’t help but have noticed “The Inside Line - Racing the 500cc world championship” by Rob Andrews.

Reading it really made me appreciate how much effort was needed to ride the championship. Success back then was difficult to achieve when you think who Rob was bar to bar with waiting for the gate to drop. How many world champions in that pack of 40?

His writing style drew me in and put me on my fantasy starting line - the closest my inner childhood self could get me to being in the mix. It wasn’t all glamour either. Hard work sometimes rewarded only disappointment with machinery, funding and colleagues. However, it wasn’t all bad. How about having your best season in 1986, considered to be THE best year in 500cc Motocross and earning a factory ride. I think there were cruel twists of fate that deprived greater success rather than his ability.

The Inside Line is £40 plus postage. That gets you a seriously high quality book. Go into any high street book shop and maybe you won’t find many books with this price tag. But as Mr Royce said of his cars, “The quality remains long after the price is forgotten”. The book is 400 litho printed pages on silk art paper. This wouldn’t have meant much to me before, but think of the photographs section in the middle a typical biography. That’s the feel and quality throughout the entire book. Whilst we’re saving on what we’d spend on a meal out at the moment or a day on the track, this book is value for money. I’m glad he’s opted to go all out on a premium book.

We’re given almost 400 quality photos (in a 400 page book - some ratio) some by top photographers including Ray Archer, Jack Burnicle, Ray Mayes and more including some gems from his late father Ron. Even the occasional family album photo is welcome and tells more than a thousand words. There’s no reading about a part of his career or memory and having to wait a hundred pages to see a correlating photo.

Of all the motocross books I own, there’s nothing like this. A must have in any motocross enthusiasts collection. It’s a pleasure to own.

25 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As A rider mechanic commentator event…

As A rider mechanic commentator event organiser and award winning motorcycle restorer and having a long involvement in club motocross and organisation with my Family.I think I am fairly well qualified to comment on Rob Andrews excellent Book the Inside Line an account of his life and commitments ,in what it took and what it gave back to him in the pursuit of success in what is one of the hardest sports. Not everyone wins a world title but without riders like Rob Andrews one of a number hardmen who fought at top level there would never be any world champions . This for me is the best publication ever written on the sport of motocross at a time when it had reached it's zenith.Rob Andrews was a true proffesional in every sense of that phrase and it will become very clear to anyone who loves this sport once they turn the pages of this masterpiece.Robbie Savill AWCB.

18 September 2023
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