26%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Inside the Peloton: My Life as a Professional Cyclist
Nicolas Roche
€ 25.99
€ 19.34
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Inside the Peloton: My Life as a Professional Cyclist
Paperback. Nicolas Roche has a famous surname to all fans of cycling. The son of legendary Irish and World Champion Stephen Roche, Nicolas had to fight to make it as a professional and even harder to make his mark as his own man in this toughest of competitive sports. This title tells his story of life as a professional cyclist. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations, col. ports., photos. (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 34. Weight in Grams: 384.
Nicolas Roche has a famous surname to all fans of cycling. The son of legendary Irish and World Champion Stephen Roche, Nicolas had to fight to make it as a professional and even harder to make his mark as his own man in this toughest of competitive sports.
His rise up the ranks has been meteoric, with top 15 finishes in both the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, but his attitude to his chosen profession has remained undimmed. Honest, eloquent and passionate about the cycling world, Nicolas gained acclaim and a devoted fan following for his ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781848271111
SKU
V9781848271111
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Nicolas Roche
Nicolas Roche was born in 1984 and became a professional cyclist in 2004 with the Cofidis team. After two years with Crédit Agricole, he joined AG2R-La Mondiale in 2009 and was soon the team leader. The Irish national champion in 2009, Roche came an impressive 23rd overall in his debut Tour de France, with second and fourth placed stage ... Read more
Reviews for Inside the Peloton: My Life as a Professional Cyclist
A terrific account of the life of a professional cyclist
Paul Kimmage
The Sunday Times
Roche's writing is conversational and fluid. His frankness, passion and competitive nature makes for great copy. He also wears his heart on his Lycra sleeve. Candid and cliché-free... entertaining and risqué... Roche is a revelation
Richard Oakley
The Sunday Times ... Read more
Paul Kimmage
The Sunday Times
Roche's writing is conversational and fluid. His frankness, passion and competitive nature makes for great copy. He also wears his heart on his Lycra sleeve. Candid and cliché-free... entertaining and risqué... Roche is a revelation
Richard Oakley
The Sunday Times ... Read more