Rough Ride Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist

Name: Rough Ride Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist
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ISBN: 9780224080170

ISBN-10: 0224080172

ISBN-13: 9780224080170

Edition: 2007

Authors: Paul Kimmage

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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.…

Book details

List price: $24.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 5/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 5.16" wide x 7.72" long x 0.91" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Since writing Rough Ride, Paul Kimmage has gone on to become one of the UK and Ireland's most respected sports journalists. Currently chief interviewer for the Sunday Times' 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.