Category: book review
Seven Deadly Sins – David Walsh
My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong Read 2014-again in 2019 The story of Dave Walsh’s mission in forensic detail. The is a book for cycling anoraks only. It is well written, as you would expect from a professional journalist. The story re-enforces what a dopey mess the world of professional cycling was in and what an unpleasant character Armstrong is. I hope the book in contributed … Continue reading Seven Deadly Sins – David Walsh
In Order to Live: Yeonmi Park
What an amazing story. I was engaged from start to finish and I am filled with admiration for this young lady. It’s a wonderful story of triumph over hazards and difficulties that are almost beyond the imagination of most of us who will read this book. She has made me realise how fortunate we all are in our cosy, warm homes with everything we need … Continue reading In Order to Live: Yeonmi Park
We Were Young and Carefree: Laurent Fignon
We Were Young and Carefree Laurent Fignon had an interesting story to tell unfortunately the way he tells it is a bit odd and I found it difficult to read. However I stuck it out and got used to the style. He was certainly a very talented rider as well as being a ‘delicate’ person and it’s a bit sad that he will mostly be … Continue reading We Were Young and Carefree: Laurent Fignon
One Summer in America 1927: Bill Bryson
1927 Typical Bill Bryson, just loved it,a big book that was a great holiday read.How Bryson managed to do all the research is beyond me, must have taken years. The chapters on baseball were a bit detailed and I skipped a few sections but all in all a really enjoyable book. What a lot happened in 1927, highly recommended. via Goodreads | Edit Review – … Continue reading One Summer in America 1927: Bill Bryson
Life Cycles: Julian Sayer
Life Cycles by Julian Sayer A fascinating book that kept me interested until the end. Yes Sayer cycled ‘round the world’ but missed out Australia (which sort of feels wrong), instead he did extra miles in the USA and Europe. Because of his disapproval of sponsorship he did the trip unsupported which led to very great hardship. It’s amazing his physical health held up until … Continue reading Life Cycles: Julian Sayer
Chis Hoy (autobiography)
I enjoyed reading Chris Hoy’s book, it made a pleasant read after Nicole Cook’s moaning and complaining of my previous book. Hoy definitely comes over as cycling’s ‘Mr Nice Guy’ although to achieve what he did there must be a determined, stubborn streak there somewhere. He certainly seems to have his wits about him be it on the track or making the most of his … Continue reading Chis Hoy (autobiography)
The Breakaway: Nicole Cooke
There is a great Scottish word to describe Nicole Cooke, feisty. To be a truly great champion you need physical ability, intelligence and the mental toughness to overcome adversity whatever its source. Nicole certainly had a lot with injuries, team problems and suffering the marginalisation of female road racing by British Cycling. She fought and overcame all of this to win a peerless list of … Continue reading The Breakaway: Nicole Cooke
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