There exists only a single copy of this compendium of illuminated manuscripts.
[1][2][3][4] Each page was crafted to honour a single cycling hero.
The original book was finished in 1972, but the tradition has been continued by The Pedal Club, who also maintain the archive of the original book.
[1][3][4] The original golden book was finally shut in 1972.
[2] In 1991 the Pedal Club started "The Pedal Club Golden Book" to resurrect the tradition.