The Racer
Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist
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- £4.99
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
What is it really like to be a racer?
What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? What happens to the body during a high-speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What is it like on the bus? In the hotels? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? What rivalries? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie-counted hotel breakfast?
David Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells and sounds of the sport. This is a book about youth and age, fresh-faced excitement and hard-earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling.
'Cycling has always been about a great deal more than its winners, and The Racer is quite a ride' Spectator
Customer Reviews
A truly well written insight into the life of the pro racer.
A truly well written insight into the life of the pro racer. The words flow from the page giving the heartfelt story of the joy and pain of a team pro. Chapeau David Miilar. A book which takes pride of place in my e-bookshelf.
Cruising in the peleton
Fabulous book and such detail on and off the bike and special relationships that happen. Loved every page and just helps me enjoy cycling more everyday! Ill read it again and again.