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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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

This book is a must read for anyone…

This book is a must read for anyone with an interest in moto x racing especially back in the 80s, a great insight into life in paddock along with some fantastic illustrations, the team at Rob Andrews mx couldn't have been more helpful with sales and after sales,

July 21, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great book.

Great book about a fantastic era in Moto Cross. Brilliant photos.
Book arrived promptly after ordering; well packaged.
Feel free to do part 2 Rob ;-)

July 9, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute Gem

Everything as described although I haven't read the book myself an just had a quick browse through was a nice touch by Rob to sign it himself an the person I purchased it for actually raced rob back in the 80s in schoolboys an was delighted with it so win win all round will be purchasing my own copy soon enough

June 20, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The inside line.

This book was a fantastic read. From the early description of the Namur experience right up to the last page. I will be reading it again. Brilliant.

June 18, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

inside line.

hi, I have not read the book yet but I am sure it will be interesting. the book came on time as expected , the only gripe I have was the cost of the P&P, but other than that everything else is good.

June 11, 2022
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good read

Good read. Well made (constructed) book. You want to know what you could have never been, read it! Many things the fast rider would not have given up to get where he went!

May 9, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoying your book especially as…

Really enjoying your book especially as I raced against you in your early days of racing in the southern and south west meeting's you achieved so much after those early days and the book is extremely interesting read thanks Terry way

April 5, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent book

Excellent book , so happy to finally have it was so bummed when it went out of print.. So glad they made more. Fantastic and thorough.

March 23, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High quality book

Excellent service from Rob Andrews. A high quality book with insightful and riveting content. A must for any 80's or indeed any era motocross fan. Cannot recommend enough!

March 2, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly enjoy reading your book I’m…

Thoroughly enjoy reading your book I’m about halfway through it right now I grew up racing in the 80s as well so I can relate to a lot of the things you’re talking about in the book it’s interesting to learn about racing in Europe and your personal experience

February 22, 2022

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