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Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan
Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his
generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the
Tour de France. In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world
by obliterating his rivals in the first mountain stage of the Tour
de France. So awesome was his display that it sent shockwaves
throughout the world of cycling and invited headlines such as
L'Equipe's 'The New Giant'. He went on to become Germany's first
ever Tour winner, storming to victory in that edition by almost ten
minutes, a result that was greeted as an era-defining changing of
the guard. Everyone agreed: Jan Ullrich was the future of cycling.
He was soon also voted Germany's most popular sportsperson of all
time, and his rivalry with Lance Armstrong defined the most
controversial years of the Tour de France. Now, Daniel Friebe - who
has covered twenty-one editions of the Tour de France - has gone in
search of the man who was said in 1997 would go on to dominate his
sport for a generation, but never quite managed it. Just what did
happen to the best who never was? This is a gripping account of how
unbearable expectation, mental and physical fragility, the effects
of a complicated childhood, a morally corrupt sport and one
individual - Lance Armstrong - can conspire to reroute destiny.
Daniel Friebe takes us from the legacy of East Germany's drugs
programme to the pinnacle of pro cycling and asks: what price can
you give sporting immortality?
Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan
Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his
generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the
Tour de France. In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world
by obliterating his rivals in the first mountain stage of the Tour
de France. So awesome was his display that it sent shockwaves
throughout the world of cycling and invited headlines such as
L'Equipe's 'The New Giant'. He went on to become Germany's first
ever Tour winner, storming to victory in that edition by almost ten
minutes, a result that was greeted as an era-defining changing of
the guard. Everyone agreed: Jan Ullrich was the future of cycling.
He was soon also voted Germany's most popular sportsperson of all
time, and his rivalry with Lance Armstrong defined the most
controversial years of the Tour de France. Now, Daniel Friebe - who
has covered twenty-one editions of the Tour de France - has gone in
search of the man who was said in 1997 would go on to dominate his
sport for a generation, but never quite managed it. Just what did
happen to the best who never was? This is a gripping account of how
unbearable expectation, mental and physical fragility, the effects
of a complicated childhood, a morally corrupt sport and one
individual - Lance Armstrong - can conspire to reroute destiny.
Daniel Friebe takes us from the legacy of East Germany's drugs
programme to the pinnacle of pro cycling and asks: what price can
you give sporting immortality?
Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan
Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his
generation, and also one of the most controversial champions of the
Tour de France. 'Magnificent' – Matt Dickinson, The Times 'A
superlative biography as well as social and sporting history' –
The Observer In 1997, Jan Ullrich announced himself to the world by
obliterating his rivals at the Tour de France and becoming
Germany’s first ever winner. Everyone agreed: Jan Ullrich would
dominate the future of cycling. But he never quite managed it. This
is a gripping account of how unbearable expectation, mental and
physical fragility, the effects of a complicated childhood, a
morally corrupt sport and one individual – Lance Armstrong –
can conspire to reroute destiny. Acclaimed journalist Daniel Friebe
takes us from the legacy of East Germany’s drugs programme to the
pinnacle of pro cycling and asks: what price can you give sporting
immortality?
This book is a colourful, insightful and affectionate portrait of
the Tour de France. A selection of cycling writers share their
thoughts on different aspects of the tour: from it's current crop
of great riders, brilliant climbers, those older riders soon to
retire or that have recently retired from the Tour to the young
up-and-comers, then the contests and rivalries and the top British
and Australians in the Tour. Packed with information and portraits
it is a landmark volume, essential for all Tour de France fans.
Lavishly designed and illustrated.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2012 This is the
first book to cover in detail Europe's 50 greatest climbs,
including detail on the actual route (with maps and profile),
length, height, and compelling descriptions focussing on all the
main points of interest along the route. Cycling has grown
massively in popularity in recent years. The Tour de France draws
huge audiences to the TV and internet coverage and all over the UK
and Europe a growing number of people are taking to their bikes and
rising to the challenge of Europe's most hallowed climbs. Mountain
High is a book is for cyclists of all interests and abilities -
from experienced club racers to enthusiastic amateurs who might
just want to take on one great cycle challenge. Packed with
practical route information and advice on each climb, Daniel
Friebe's beautifully written text explains why each mountain pass
merits inclusion in the top 50 with superb descriptions of the
majestic scenery, the heroic deeds of cycling's legendary riders or
the sheer endeavour and exhilaration of reaching the summit. With
over 250 specially commissioned photographs taken by specialist
cycling photographer Pete Goding, this really is the ultimate guide
to Europe's 50 best climbs. Featured rides include Tour de France
icons Alpe d'Huez, Col du Galibier, Mont Ventoux, Col de l'Izoard
and Col du Tourmalet; the Passo dello Stelvio, Passo Fedaia, Le Tre
Cime di Lavaredo and other sacred summits from the Giro d'Italia;
plus Spain's formidable Alto de l'Angliru, Austria's Grossglockner
and forty more mountain legends.
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial
sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous
and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling
Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in
the business. Volume Two is a Tour de France special edition and
features original and exclusive pieces by leading cycling writers.
ITV reporter Ned Boulting looks at how the Tour made it to our
living rooms and into our hearts; pro rider Daniel Lloyd lifts the
lid on actually riding a Tour in 'A Domestique's Tale'; Jeremy
Whittle examines why, despite drug scandal and infamy, the Tour
still intoxicates us; and many more. Between them, they've covered
hundreds of Tours de France and written dozens of excellent books
and some have even ridden the Tour. Here, their work is showcased
together.
'The whole point of a race is to find a winner... I chose to race,
so I chose to win.' For 14 years between 1965 and 1978, cyclist
Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx simply devoured his rivals, their hopes
and their careers. His legacy resides as much in the careers he
ruined as the 445 victories - including five Tour de France wins
and all the monument races - he amassed in his own right. So
dominant had Merckx become by 1973 that he was ordered to stay away
from the Tour for the good of the event. Stage 17 of the 1969 Tour
de France perfectly illustrates his untouchable brilliance. Already
wearing the yellow jersey on the col du Tourmalet, the Tour's most
famous peak, Merckx powered clear and rode the last 140 kilometres
to the finish-line in jaw-dropping solitude, eight minutes ahead of
his nearest competitor. Merckx's era has been called cycling's
Golden Age.It was full of memorable characters who, at any other
time, would all have gone on to become legends. Yet Merckx's
phenomenal career overshadowed them all. How did he achieve such
incredible success? And how did his rivals really feel about him?
Merckx failed drug tests three times in his career - were they
really stitch ups as he claimed? And what of the crash at a track
meet in Blois, France that killed Merckx's pacer Fernand Wambst,
which Merckx claimed deeply affected him psychologically and
physically? Or the attack by a spectator in 1975? Despite his
unique achievements, we know little about the Cannibal beyond his
victories. This will be the first comprehensive biography of Merckx
in English, and will finally expose the truth behind this legendary
man.
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial
sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous
and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling
Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in
the business. Volume Five is an eclectic mix of stories old and
new: As World War One is commemorated acros the globe, Brendan
Gallagher looks at cycling's war heroes and the role the bicycle
played in WWI. Jeremy Whittle goes in search of panache - why you
don't always have to be a winner to be a winner in the public's
eyes. Francois Thomazeau examines how the Tour de France became the
international event it is today. The 2014 Tour de France is relived
in the form of poetry, by Ellis Bacon. Lionel Birnie tells the
story behind the Linda McCartney cycling team, the great British
team that could have been. Joey McLoughlin was a shining star of
the British cycling scene in the 1980s and '90s - Andy McGrath
finds out what happened to him. Edward Pickering returns to one of
cycling's great Pyrenean climbs - Superbagneres. As Matt Beaudin
finds out, the Tour de France is a treat for the senses - albeit a
loud one. Matt McGeehan sends a postcard from the 2014 World Track
Championships in Colombia. And Daniel Friebe introduces us to Jean
Francois Naquet-Radiguet: Tour de France pioneer.
Readers as well as listeners can now embark on a journey through
the cycling year with The Cycling Podcast, which has been
entertaining and informing fans since 2013. Richard Moore, Lionel
Birnie and Daniel Friebe share their diaries from three
incident-filled Grand Tours, the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and
Vuelta a Espana. These take readers behind the scenes and explore
the culture and landscape as well as the racing, while the 'Lionel
of Flanders', complete with beer recommendations, does the same for
the Classics in Belgium. There are appearances, too, by leading
journalists and podcast favourites Francois Thomazeau, who takes
responsiblity for the French Tour de France jinx, Ciro
Scognamiglio, with a heartfelt love letter to cult favourite
Filippo Pozzato, Fran Reyes, who pens a farewell to El Pistolero,
Alberto Contador, and Orla Chennaoui, who hits the road to cover La
Course in a one-woman karaoke-booth-on-wheels. Further
contributions from professional riders Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and
Joe Dombrowski and the voice of the Tour de France, Sebastien
Piquet, as well as stunning galleries from the podcast world's
first and only dedicated photographer, Simon Gill, make this the
perfect celebration of a year in cycling.
Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial
sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous
and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling
Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in
the business. Volume Four features original and exclusive pieces by
leading cycling writers. William Fotheringham remembers the
journalist who was instrumental in bringing road-racing to a
British audience; Ellis Bacon looks beyond Queen to the link
between bikes and beats; Richard Moore finds out what happened to
that 'little punk' (Lance Armstrong's words), Iban Mayo, and asks
if he really did become a long-distance lorry driver; Daniel Friebe
re-examines the ups and downs of Marco Pantani; Tom Southam
explains what it's like not to ride the Tour de France; and much
more. Between them, these writers have covered hundreds of Tours de
France and written dozens of excellent books and some have even
ridden the Tour. Here, their work is showcased together.
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