Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion

Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion
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Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781398486096
ISBN-13 : 1398486094
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Book Synopsis Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion by : Gordon Neale

Download or read book Cycling 70 Years: Once World Champion written by Gordon Neale and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Gordon on a journey through the world of professional cycling, from following in the footsteps of Tom Simpson on a journey to Saint-Brieuc, Brittany, to building a successful financial services business and organizing popular training camps in Mallorca, which helped make the island the top destination for serious cyclists. Along the way, discover the amusing characters and incidents that defined Gordon’s career, as well as the challenges and triumphs of sponsorship and racing with one of the top amateur clubs in the country. Experience the thrill of home and away racing in countries like South Africa, where Gordon competed in the pre-Nelson Mandela era, and Russia, where he won the world championship. With a mix of cycling adventures and tourism, this book also takes you on a hilarious four-day pilgrimage ride from Albufeira to Fatima, culminating in a unique ceremony at the famous site. Through it all, you’ll get a unique glimpse into the world of cycling and the joys and challenges that come with it.


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