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A Racing Cyclist's Perspective
This book offers a unique perspective on bicycle racing at a time when Sean Kelly and Stephen Roche were just emerging as powerhouses. Filled with humorous and often gritty anecdotes of both domestic and international cycling, it is a highly entertaining read.
Harry Dunphy
Great Memories
Great read good laugh and we all get a mention in the book. Great memories.
Peter Morton
Def worth a read
Got it off Amazon..next day delivery...def worth a read
Dominic Downey
A very good read
It's a good story.. coming from a former bike racer and racing at this level is quite a feat to achieve. Michael is truly a fantastic athlete and gifted "fair weather" cyclist.. the book is highly recommended.
Doan Pendleton
A page turner
No cycling expertise necessary This book illuminates the grit, skill and fortitude of a cyclist but is relatable to anyone who has ever competitively trained or chased a dream of any kind. The story is honest and compelling. I felt the author's excitement, commitment and moments of disappointment. I also found myself reading fast, eager to know the next bit
Laurie Churchman
Good Times
Brought back great memories of times past.Very enjoyable easy read. Good times & hard honest racing. Would recommend it.
Terry Ferris
Underage competitors need to read this book
Honest review of Irish cycling during the 70's and a fitting tribute when the roads were awash with remarkable and charismatic athletes. Nice to read about dimly faded old names again from that era. I remember Mick with Roche destroying the field in the now no longer classic the former Tour of Wicklow in 1978 and Peter Morton bringing me back up from a dropped group to the break after he punctured.
John MacCormaic
The author's hero is Tommy Simpson, but he also happens to race at a time when two of the most gifted English-speaking riders the world has ever seen are emerging from a small bunch of hard-riding Irishmen who get together week after week to tackle the wind, rain and rough roads on their small island. This is a no punches pulled account of high-level amateur bike racing that is both gripping and revealing, as Cusack shares the trials and tribulations of rising from a touring cyclist to a member of the Irish Olympic Squad in just three seasons. A personal friend of Roche's, he offers insights into the temperament that would ultimately lead to victory in the Tour de France, Tour of Italy and the World Championships, as well as commentary on the stoic Kelly and his legend in the domestic bunch.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Cusack, Michael
- ISBN: 9781542631129
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.02 x 0.44
- Number Of Pages: 206
- Publication Year: 2018