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The Racer: The Inside Story of Life on the Road

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Insightful journey through a professional cyclist's eyes.

Immerse yourself in the raw, unfiltered world of professional cycling with David Millar's "The Racer." It's a read that transcends simple sports biography – offering a vividly painted narrative of the physical highs and lows, the strategic cunning of team play, and the personal sacrifices. Millar crafts an intimate portrait of the sport, which not only captures the essence of what it takes to compete but also reflects on the poignant moments of his final racing year. If you've ever wondered about the life behind the peloton, this book is your backstage pass.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Racer: The Inside Story of Life on the Road

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ISBN: 9780224100083
Authors: David Millar
Publisher: Yellow Jersey
Date of Publication: 2016-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sports, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Cycling, Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 4.22
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What is it really like to be a racer? How does it feel to be reeled in from a solo breakaway meters from the line? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? How does a domestique keep going to the end of a stage once his job is done and his body exhausted? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? What rivalries? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie-counted hotel breakfast? David Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells, and sounds of the sport—the barked instructions of a road captain in a sprint chain, the silence of a solo training ride. This is a book about youth and age, fresh-faced excitement and hard-earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling.
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Insightful journey through a professional cyclist's eyes.

Immerse yourself in the raw, unfiltered world of professional cycling with David Millar's "The Racer." It's a read that transcends simple sports biography – offering a vividly painted narrative of the physical highs and lows, the strategic cunning of team play, and the personal sacrifices. Millar crafts an intimate portrait of the sport, which not only captures the essence of what it takes to compete but also reflects on the poignant moments of his final racing year. If you've ever wondered about the life behind the peloton, this book is your backstage pass.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.