{"product_id":"ton-up-a-century-of-cafe-racer-speed-and-style","title":"Ton Up!: A Century of Cafe Racer Speed and Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eTon Up! tells how motorcycle speed and style has evolved from the early 1900s right through today, with its pinnacle in the caf racer movement.Illustrated with historic and modern photos, renowned motorcycle historian Paul d Orleans traces the history of the machines, the riders, the builders, the style, and the culture of the caf racer world.Caf racers are most associated with the young, rebellious rockandrollers of 1960s Britain. These riders created the quintessential caf racersfast motorcycles customized to resemble the racing bikes of the period. They were called caf racers because their riders raced on public roads, from one caf to the next. The goal was to do the ton (exceed 100 miles per hour) on these runs, which led to their designation as tonup boys.Today, tonup culture is more popular than ever and recognized worldwide with a following of young and longtime riders alike.With Ton Up!, enjoy a scenic ride through the history of this vibrant scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47334858752245,"sku":"DADAX0760360456","price":48.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/91fvaYlg-sL.jpg?v=1763973843","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/ton-up-a-century-of-cafe-racer-speed-and-style","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}