Rough Ride: Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist by Kimmage, Paul

Rough Ride: Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist

Paul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory--wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, and...
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Author: Paul Kimmage
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Rough Ride: Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist by Kimmage, Paul

Rough Ride: Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist

Dhs. 91.27

Rough Ride: Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist

Dhs. 91.27
Author: Paul Kimmage
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Paul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory--wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, and becoming a national hero. He knew it wouldn't come easy, but he was prepared to put in the work--he spent his teenage years cycling an average of 400 miles per week. The dedication began to pay off. As an amateur, he represented his country and finished sixth in the World Championships. In 1986 he turned professional, and reality hit. He soon discovered it was not about glory and courage, nor about training or dedication. It was about grueling defeats, complete and utter exhaustion, and drugs--not drugs that would ensure victory, but drugs that would allow you to finish the race. Paul Kimmage left the sport to write this powerful and frank account that breaks the code of silence surrounding the issue of drugs in sport. An eye-opening expose and a heartbreaking lament, this is a book that anyone interested in any sport should read. This updated edition includes the story of Kimmage's 2006 return to the Tour as well as a moving section on the life and death of an old teammate.

Author: Paul Kimmage
Publisher: Random House (UK)
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.83h x 5.19w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9780224080170

About the Author
Paul Kimmage is a respected sports journalist. Currently chief interviewer for the Sunday Times's sports section, he is also the author of Andy Townsend's autobiography and of the highly acclaimed Full Time: The Secret Life of Tony Cascarino.

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