Rough Ride
Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist
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Publisher Description
An eye-opening expose of and a heart-breaking lament for professional cycling
Paul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory: wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, becoming a national hero. He knew it wouldn't come easy, but he was prepared to put in the graft. The dedication paid off – he finished sixth in the World Championships as an amateur and in 1986, he turned professional.
He soon discovered it wasn't about courage, training hours or how much you wanted to win. It was about gruelling defeats, total exhaustion, and drugs - drugs that would allow you to finish the race and start another day.
Kimmage ultimately left the sport to write this book – profoundly honest and ground-breaking, Rough Ride broke the silence surrounding the issue of drugs in sport, and documents one man’s love for, and struggle with, the complex world of professional cycling.
‘A must read for any cyclist’ Cyclist
WINNER OF WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR
Customer Reviews
A Good Read
Enjoyed this hard fought story. Paul Kimmage tells a real story.
I find it fascinating that a man can power his way that far and then do it again the next day. This book tells you why in language that deserves respect.
brilliant book
great read pauls a much better writing than he ever was on the bike!!! what with all that lance amstrong admissions recently this book is as relevant now as when first published...
Rough ride
Fantastic read! Finally someone opens the door on the drugs cheats in this beautiful sport. Nice one Paul