Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion

Leading cycling writer William Fotheringham presents the biography of the greatest cyclist in history, Eddy Merckx--the extraordinary...
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Author: William Fotheringham
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Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion by Fotheringham, William

Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion

$51.74

Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion

$51.74
Author: William Fotheringham
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Leading cycling writer William Fotheringham presents the biography of the greatest cyclist in history, Eddy Merckx--the extraordinary man who is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing. This definitive history chronicles his life, examining both the ups and the downs. Throughout his professional career Merckx amassed an astonishing 445 victories and exhibited a remorseless sense of domination that created his legend. But his triumphs only tell half of a story that includes horrific injury, a doping controversy, and tragedy. To discover the background of the Belgian cyclist's former invincibility, the author spoke with those who were there at the time and those who knew Merckx best. This is the singular tale of a man whose fear of failure would drive him to reach the highest pinnacles before ultimately destroying himself.

Author: William Fotheringham
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 04/01/2013
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781613747261


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2013
Booklist 04/15/2013 pg. 13

About the Author
William Fotheringham is the cycling correspondent at the Guardian newspaper, covering the Tour de France as well as three Olympic Games. He launched Cycle Sport magazine in 1993 and ProCycling magazine and website in 1998. He is the author of A Century of Cycling, Cycle Racing, Cyclopedia, and Put Me Back on My Bike.

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