The Racer: Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist

by David Millar

Book Overview

What is it really like to be a racer?

What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? What happens to the body during a high-speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What is it like on the bus? In the hotels? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? What rivalries? How does it feel...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0224100084
• ISBN13: 9780224100083
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Yellow Jersey
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.7"