Richard Ballantine | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1940 Kingston, New York, United States |
| Died | 29 May 2013 (aged 72) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Author |
| Alma mater | Browning School Columbia University |
| Genre | Cycling |
| Notable works | Richard's Bicycle Book |
| Spouse | Sherry Ballantine |
| Children | 3 |
Richard Ballantine (25 July 1940 – 29 May 2013)[1] was a cycling writer, journalist and cycling advocate.[2] Born in America, the son of Ian and Betty Ballantine of Ballantine Books, and educated at the Browning School in New York and Columbia University, he principally resided in London, England. He wrote the popular Richard's Bicycle Book (1972) and its subsequent editions.[2] He was an editor at Rufus Publications (founded by his parents) and founded several magazines including Bicycle magazine.[3][4]