Rough Ride : Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist

An eye-opening expose of and a heart-breaking lament for professional cycling Paul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory: wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, becoming a national hero. He knew it wouldn't come easy, but he was prepared to put in the graft. The dedication paid off – he finished sixth in the World Championships as an amateur and in 1986, he turned professional. He soon discovered it wasn't about courage, training hours or how much you wanted to win. It was about gruelling defeats, total exhaustion, and drugs - drugs that would allow you to finish the race and start another day. Kimmage ultimately left the sport to write this book – profoundly honest and ground-breaking, Rough Ride broke the silence surrounding the issue of drugs in sport, and documents one man’s love for, and struggle with, the complex world of professional cycling. ‘A must read for any cyclist’ Cyclist WINNER OF WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARAuthor: Kimmage, Paul,author Contributors: Kimmage, Paul,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: Illustrated Edition: Updated ed. Published/Release Date: 7 Jun 2007 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Vintage Publishing Author/Director/Artist: Paul Kimmage Dimension (cm): 203x127x22 mm Package Dimension (cm): 17x197x126 mm Item Weight (g): 246 Package Weight (g): 250