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Put Me Back on My Bike William Fotheringham

Put Me Back on My Bike By William Fotheringham

Put Me Back on My Bike by William Fotheringham


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Summary

Discover the story of Britain's ultimate cyclist and his ill-fated race during the 1967 Tour de France, from the bestselling author of Half Man Half BikeTom Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France.

Put Me Back on My Bike Summary

Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson by William Fotheringham

Discover the story of Britain's ultimate cyclist and his ill-fated race during the 1967 Tour de France, from the bestselling author of Half Man Half Bike Tom Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic early death during the 1967 Tour. A man of contradictions, Simpson was one of the first cyclists to admit to using banned drugs, and was accused of fixing races, yet the dapper 'Major Tom' inspired awe and affection for the obsessive will to win which was ultimately to cost him his life. Put Me Back on My Bike revisits the places and people associated with Simpson to produce the definitive story of Britain's greatest ever cyclist. The fully revised and updated edition of William Fotheringham's classic biography features a new foreword and postscript further exploring the truth behind the legend. `The best cycling biography ever written' Velo `A beautiful explanation of why Simpson's legend still exerts such a powerful hold' Sunday Times

Put Me Back on My Bike Reviews

"The best cycling biography ever written" * Velo *
"An intelligent, perceptive portrait" * Guardian *
"A beautiful explanation of why Simpson's legend still exerts such a powerful hold" * Sunday Times *
"An enjoyable, clear-eyed biography" * Times Literary Supplement *
"The definitive story of Britain's greatest ever cyclist" -- Christmas books recommendations * Cycle Sport *

About William Fotheringham

William Fotheringham writes for the Guardian and Observer on cycling and rugby. A racing cyclist and launch editor of Procycling and Cycle Sport magazines, he has reported on over twenty Tours de France. He is the critically lauded author of Fallen Angel, Roule Britannia, and Put Me Back on My Bike, which Velo magazine called 'The best cycling biography ever written', and the bestselling biography of Eddy Merckx.

Additional information

GOR001598822
9780224080187
0224080180
Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson by William Fotheringham
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Vintage Publishing
2007-06-07
272
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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