Born to Ride: The Autobiography of Stephen Roche - Brossura

Roche, Stephen

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ISBN 10: 0224091913 ISBN 13: 9780224091916

Casa editrice: Yellow Jersey, 2013

Riassunto

In 1987, Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche had an extraordinary year – the year to end all years.

June 1987: Winner of the Giro d’Italia
July 1987: Secured the yellow jersey at the Tour De France
September 1987: Victory at the World Cycling Championships in Austria

By winning the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and world championships in the same season, Stephen Roche defied all odds to win cycling’s ‘triple crown’.Born to Ride, his first full autobiography, takes this extraordinary year as the starting point to explore the rest of his life. He doesn't hold back as he examines the many ups and downs of his time on and off the bike, scrutinising victories, defeats, rivals, serious injury, doping allegations and agonising family breakdown. Beneath the charm and rare natural talent, Roche finally reveals himself as a smiling assassin - a master strategist who lives to attack.

‘One of the most riveting sporting biographies I've read’ Herald

Su questo libro

Recensione:

"Fascinating...a compelling read" (Cycling Shorts)

"One of the most riveting sporting biographies I've read for ages" (Herald)

"While most people focus on his famous year in 1987, it's often forgotten just how precocious a cyclist Roche was early on in his career...an entertaining read" (John Whitney Bike Radar)

"The intimacy and tone of a fireside chat – possibly lubricated with a generous nightcap" (Daniel Friebe Outdoor Fitness)

"Highly recommended" (Cycling World)

Descrizione del libro:

The first full autobiography of Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche, who in 1987 defied all odds to win cycling's 'triple crown'

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Yellow Jersey
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0224091913
• ISBN 13: 9780224091916
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 304