"A terrific account of the life of a professional cyclist"
Paul Kimmage Sunday Times 20111218 "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 cliche-free... entertaining and risque... Roche is a revelation"
Richard Oakley Sunday Times 20111030 "It's in his ... Read morerelaying of personal struggles that Roche shines, whether they relate to being at the brink of collapse on tour, to frustration with his teammates and coping with the possibility of a loved one dying. But this primarily a book about cycling, an insight into the need to excel that drives sportsmen and women and makes them different from the nine-to-five jobsworth" Irish Independent 20111015 "A fascinating picture of the life of someone operating in one of the world's most gruelling sports... a compelling read"
Dick O'Brien Sunday Business Post 20111106 "Partly because he was the son of Stephen, Nicolas Roche had to fight all the harder to be accepted in his own right in the toughest competitive sport that exists. This book is both that story and his ongoing striving for success, as well as an insight into the sometimes corrupt world of professional cycling. A great read even for those who never watch the Tour"
John Spain Irish Independent, Books of the Year 20111207 Show Less