Riding With The Rocketmen by James Witts
One ageing journos journey on the shoulder of giants. Follow our author as he trains, rides and eats like the planet's toughest athletes, to conquer his very own Grand Tour.
Humble, very funny, and full of detail * Ned Boulting, cycling broadcaster and author *
Essential reading for any Étape rider. * Daniel Friebe, co-host of The Cycling Podcast *
Informative yet amusing, exhaustive yet entertaining, James Witts’ latest cycling tome has much to recommend for both casual cycling fans and grizzled racers alike. * Matt Baird, editor of Cycling Plus *
Required reading for anyone who is at that stage in life where their waistline is becoming as concerning as their balding head, and who need a bit of motivation to just get out and do the thing they keep saying they'd love to do. * Cillian Kelly, Global Cycling Network *
James's plan to learn how the pros do it and then apply it to his own goal of riding the Étape is educational, informative and entertaining. The education and information come from his in-depth research; the entertainment comes on the day of the Étape. * Ed Pickering, editor of Rouleur *
Entertaining and useful guide * road.cc *
An entertaining read ... it also offers insight into the latest thinking in sports science ... Its real value is how those lessons, learned with great care and expense, can have their principles applied to improve the cycling performance of enthusiastic amateurs. * Pez Cycling News *
Recommended for both casual cycling fans and grizzled racers alike. * Cycling Plus *
Essential reading for any Étape rider. * Daniel Friebe, co-host of The Cycling Podcast *
Informative yet amusing, exhaustive yet entertaining, James Witts’ latest cycling tome has much to recommend for both casual cycling fans and grizzled racers alike. * Matt Baird, editor of Cycling Plus *
Required reading for anyone who is at that stage in life where their waistline is becoming as concerning as their balding head, and who need a bit of motivation to just get out and do the thing they keep saying they'd love to do. * Cillian Kelly, Global Cycling Network *
James's plan to learn how the pros do it and then apply it to his own goal of riding the Étape is educational, informative and entertaining. The education and information come from his in-depth research; the entertainment comes on the day of the Étape. * Ed Pickering, editor of Rouleur *
Entertaining and useful guide * road.cc *
An entertaining read ... it also offers insight into the latest thinking in sports science ... Its real value is how those lessons, learned with great care and expense, can have their principles applied to improve the cycling performance of enthusiastic amateurs. * Pez Cycling News *
Recommended for both casual cycling fans and grizzled racers alike. * Cycling Plus *
James Witts has a background in sports science. He's a regular writer for numerous cycling publications, including Cyclist, Cycling Plus, Pro Cycling and Rouleur.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781399403504 |
| ISBN 10 | 1399403508 |
| Title | Riding With The Rocketmen |
| Author | James Witts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2023-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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