The Racer
The Inside Story of Life on the Road
$37.71
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2016
Summary
A unique and powerful insight into the mind of a professional cyclist in his last year before retirement, from British cyclist David Millar, writer of the bestselling Racing Through the Dark.
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 level…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780224100083 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0224100084 |
| Author: | David Millar |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Yellow Jersey Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
David Millar’s book takes you inside the sport of cycling while also emphasising the absurdity of it. It’s quite rare for a sportsman to be so immersed and yet able to detach themselves from it all … The parts on crashing are amazing. I felt frightened and sore reading it – Richard Moore, author of Slaying the BadgerCycling has always been about a great deal more than its winners, and The Racer is quite a ride – Jon Day * Spectator *What’s it really like to be a professional bike racer? David Millar gives you an unparalleled insight – Colin Henrys * Road Cycling UK *A love letter to the simple pleasure of riding a bike, and a very well-written one at that – Jamie Beach * Bike Radar *Millar’s love for what he did, and the curious world he inhabited for 18 years, shines through his prose * Scotsman *Poignant, articulate and at times very funny – Alasdair Fotheringham * Independent *This exceptional title is a must for anyone (which includes me) who doesn’t quite understand the psychology of a professional cyclist. – Graham Watson * Cycle Sport *A fascinating insight into the life of a seasoned pro cyclist… I doubt that many riders could make such a story as readable and informative as Millar. * Road.cc *
About The Author
David Millar
David Millar was a professional cyclist for eighteen years, and was the first Briton to wear the leader’s jerseys in the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana and Giro d’Italia. He is now part of the ITV cycling commentary team and a key spokesman on anti-doping. His first book Racing Through the Dark was a bestseller and was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award.
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