Description
A fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport's top professionals.
About the Author
Michael Hutchinson is a former professional cyclist. He has won multiple national titles in both Britain and Ireland, and represented both countries internationally, as well as Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games of 2002, 2006 and 2010. He is the principal columnist for Cycling Weekly and a regular broadcaster on the sport. Faster is the follow-up to his award-winning previous book, The Hour: Sporting Immortality the Hard Way.
Reviews
if you want to know how to turn yourself into a Merckx or a Froome, read Faster * Guardian *
Fascinating, convincing and witty * Outdoor Fitness *
A revelatory examination of what makes athletes tick * Independent *
It's an amusing, informative and hugely satisfying read that's genuinely difficult to tear yourself away from. * Cycling Weekly *
Well researched and delivered perfectly; definitely one for thepermanent collection. * Road.cc *
For anyone with akeen interest in time trialling or an obsession with speed this book is amust-read. * Wheelsuckers.co.uk *
Book Information
ISBN 9781408837771
Author Michael Hutchinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 182g