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SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020
Magic Spanner
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020
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***SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 – CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR***
Prepare to be entertained as legendary Eurosport cycling commentator Carlton Kirby shares his tales from the road, taking you behind the scenes of the world's greatest cycle races.
'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times' Ian Cleverly, Rouleur
'Carlton Kirby is no ordinary cycling commentator, so it is not surprising that this very entertaining book is no ordinary Grand Tour on a bicycle. A very enjoyable journey for everyone' Phil Liggett MBE, NBC Tour de France commentator
'Carlton Kirby's infectious enthusiasm, wine tips and Shakespearean joy for inventing words makes every stage of a bike race a must-watch event' Matt Butler, i newspaper
With a candid authority that comes from over 25 years commentating on the world's biggest cycling races, legendary Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby isn't afraid to tell it like it really is. Witty, outrageous and often outspoken, Magic Spanner is an insider's view of life on cycling's Grand Tours, including the Tour de France, Giro D'Italia, Vuelta a España and the classics, all delivered in the inimitable style for which Carlton has become globally famous.
Peppered with hilarious anecdotes of life on the road with Tour legend Sean Kelly, Carlton gives us an expert, behind-the-scenes view – one that the average fan rarely gets to see or hear about. As well as sharing his various bugbears (including crazy spectators in mankinis to the more serious issues of rider safety), Carlton also lifts the lid on team strategies, and delves into some of cycling's more questionable ethics.
Delivering a mix of expert opinion and trademark wit, Carlton covers the funny, the serious and the more bizarre moments on the professional cycling caravan.
Table of Contents
1. Life on Tour
2. The Breakfast of Kings
3. Drive to the Finish
4. Security, Good and Bad
5. The Five Lions
6. Kelly's Smalls
7. Cigarettes and Coffee
8. Carjack
9. Comfort Breaks
10. Attention Seekers!
11. Protesters
12. Slow Day
13. Feed Station
14. Having Fun - The Secret to Cycling Commentary
15. Relations Most Public
16. The Dark Side of Cycling
17. There is No Money!
18. Back on the Road
19. And So to Bed - Hotel Stories
20. Party Time!
21. 2019 - The Grandest Tour
22. The Greatest Ride
23. The Other Bikers
24. When the Plug Gets Pulled
25. How Do You Feel?
26. You've Never Had It So Good
27. The Party's Over
28. And So It Comes to This
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Index
Product details
| Published | 02 Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781472979537 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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