Sunday 3 May 2009

More sports books worth reading

Gareth reminded me of another book I liked, and made a further suggestion. Here is a short run-down.

Running Free
By Sebastian Coe. For anyone who thinks ability and success is all natural (Gareth)
p.s. This seems to be a bit difficult to find now (Chris)

Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson
Chronicling the career of whom many regard as Britains greatest ever road cyclist, from his humble beginnings to his untimely death in the 1967 Tour de France. It's a moving story, I'll say no more than that. All cyclists should read it. There is also a documentary film based on the book that appears from time to time, watch out for it during July when the TdF is on TV.

In Search of Robert Millar: Unravelling the Mystery Surrounding Britain's Most Successful Tour De France Cyclist
The story of Rober Millar, ledgendary Scottish cyclist and winner of the Polka Dot Jersey (best climber) in the Tour de France. Robert ended his career and mysteriously disappeared from public. The book chronicles his cycling career, and goes out to track him down.

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