The Long Race to Glory
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This fascinating book delves into Britain's illustrious history in the world's major cycling events and details the path British cyclists have taken to collectively become the world's pre-eminent cycling nation. It looks at all the characters, from Reg Harris, a track superstar and household name in the 1940s, and Tom Simpson, whose exploits in the 1967 Tour de France cost him his life, to Chris Boardman, 1992 Olympic track champion, and Mark Cavendish, road racing's newest sprint hero, with dozens more in between. It examines what these exceptional athletes had to do to get to the top of their respective events and the stories that surrounded their success, all set against the rich history, rivalries, and culture of the races in which they took part.
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Chris Sidwells, the nephew of British cycling legend Tom Simpson, is a journalist, photographer, and author who has covered cycling for more than a decade. His writing and photographs are featured in every issue of Cycle Sport and Cycling Weekly magazines. He also writes for 220 Triathlon magazine and has contributed to Bicycling, Cycling Plus, Running Fitness, Men's Fitness, and GQ. His books include The Bicycle Repair Manual, The Complete Bike Book, and 7-Week Cycling for Fitness.
