The Racer by David Millar
When David Millar provided the co-commentary for ITV4’s coverage of La Vuelta earlier this year, he was in that elusive moment where, having only just retired from cycling, he was not only able to offer […]
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Climbs And Punishment by Felix Lowe
Any half-interested cyclist’s inbox will be full of them. Rapha’s Randonnée e-mails offer the chance to spend a week on smooth European tarmac, of putting “all focus on riding and the company of your fellow riders,” […]
Hinault by Ruben Van Gucht
There’s an unspoken narrative to this sumptuous coffee table book exploring the spectacular career of Bernard Hinault. As the young Frenchman is producing the kind of eye-catching, aggressive rides that will earn him the “Badger” […]
The Breakaway by Nicole Cooke
When Mark Cavendish sprinted to World Championship victory in 2011, he was hailed as the first British winner since Tom Simpson in 1965. It was a similar story the following year. Bradley Wiggins is still, […]
Faster by Michael Hutchinson
Michael Hutchinson was obsessed. The former professional time-trialist slept in a tent to try and replicate high altitude training, even though the pump that reduced the oxygen content made a noise like an outboard motor. […]