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Rough Ride

Behind the Wheel with a Pro Cyclist


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First published in 1990, Rough Ride" is one of the greatest books ever written about the life of a professional athlete. Almost twenty years later Yellow Jersey is publishing an updated edition of this cycling classic with a new foreword by the author which reflects on his life both inside and outside the sport. 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: he spent his teenage years cycling an average of 400 miles per week. The dedication began to pay off. As an amateur he represented his country and finished sixth in the World Championships. In 1986 he turned professional. That's when reality hit. He soon discovered it wasn't about glory and courage and it wasn't about how much training you put in or how much you wanted to win. It was about gruelling defeats complete and utter exhaustion and it was about drugs. Not drugs that would ensure victory but dr

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Cordee Code: CTB870
Author: Paul Kimmage
No of Pages: 336
Page Size: 131 x 196 mm
ISBN 10: 0224080172
ISBN 13: 9780224080170
Publisher: Yellow Jersey Press
Published Date: June 2007
Binding: Paperback
Illustrations: b/w colour plates
Weight: 240g

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