Decent Cycling Books

[anonymous-user]

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[curtisl]

I am almost finished with The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton. It's a pretty interesting story about how many drugs were taken by alot of the Tour De France riders. The gist of it is that it wasn't really cheating because most of them were all on drugs. I haven't finished it yet so I am sure that there will be a moral tale at the end.

[Rouleur]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Racing-Through-Dark-David-...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slaying-Badger-LeMond-Hina...

This is meant to be good fun
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Won-Yellow-Jumper-Disp...

[anonymous-user]

In addition to those mentioned, which are all worth a read, there are some good suggestions in these threads

previous thread

other thread

Others not mentioned that are on my list are Rob Hayles' and Charlie Wegelius' recent biographies which should be good as they are not as successful as the likes of Cav, Wiggo et al

Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 6th January 20:12

[craigthecoupe]

half way through 'domestique' the story about chalie wegelius. interesting look at cycling from a different side.

[Disco You]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mid-life-Cyclists-Mr-Chris...

My mum just finished reading this and she enjoys it. If you're a similar demographic to her, then I think you will enjoy it. And it's only £1.99 on Kindle.

[Roman]

My three favourites:

A Dog in a Hat by Joe Parkin:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dog-Hat-American-Betrayal-...

The Escape Artist - Matt Seaton
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Artist-Life-Saddle/...

The Rider - Tim Krabbe
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rider-Tim-Krabbe/dp/074755...

[Gizmoish]

craigthecoupe said:

half way through 'domestique' the story about chalie wegelius. interesting look at cycling from a different side.

Likewise, enjoying it.

Secret Race to follow

[anonymous-user]

+1s for the David Millar and Tyler Hamilton books referred to above. Esp the former.

[Gizmoish]

I also want to track down a copy of Le Metier. But it's expensive.

[BigBen]

curtisl said:

I am almost finished with The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton. It's a pretty interesting story about how many drugs were taken by alot of the Tour De France riders. The gist of it is that it wasn't really cheating because most of them were all on drugs. I haven't finished it yet so I am sure that there will be a moral tale at the end.

Very interesting reading, well worth a look. Although I don't agree with Hamilton's justifications for his cheating it is a very honest account.

[anonymous-user]

Rough-Ride -- Paul Kimmage, is worth a read!

[Pablo16v]

'Dividing the Great' is a very enjoyable read.

http://www.amazon.com/Dividing-Great-John-Metcalfe...

[okgo]

I didn't mind Cav's books though they're a little one dimensional given his role in cycling.

Brads book 'my time' was decent enough, echo thoughts on Tyler Hamilton and David Millar books, both certainly worth a read.

[lynus2004]

Breaking the chain by Willy Voet is an interesting read. Really enjoyed the Tyler Hamilton book but struggled with the David Millar one, a bit too much of the "poor me" for my liking.

I would recommend - The lost cyclist by David Herlihy, it is about a round the work attempt by a chap in the 1890's, something a bit different (doesn't fit in with the more modern part of your request though)

[Vocal Minority]

Roule Britannia by William Fotheringham is a decent read. The most recent editions are slightly hurridly updated to keep up with the accelerating success of British cycling, but the first parts are still excellent.

(Not intended as a knock to the usually excellent author, but the undoubted commercial imperative to keep updating the book means 2012 onwards is a rushed over. That said that period has been covered at great length elsewhere!)

[Gizmoish]

okgo said:

I didn't mind Cav's books though they're a little one dimensional given his role in cycling.

Brads book 'my time' was decent enough, echo thoughts on Tyler Hamilton and David Millar books, both certainly worth a read.

I thought Wiggins' book was a bit nothingy myself. Skipped about too much, no real insight. Stuff about doping read as heartfelt, the Froome parts are just one of many tellings of the story.

[timbo48]

If you don't want a book about road racing, then try Mark Beaumonts "The Man Who Cycled the World", well worth a read.

[Spyder5]

I really enjoy Ned Boulding books - they are about his relationship with cycling that I can relate too. His latest ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/On-Road-Bike-Nations-Cycli... ) has some nice stories and characters from cycling history.

Really didn't enjoy either of Cav's books, I can't explain why but the writing style is quite offputting

[okgo]

I doubt he wrote them?