Bloody Minded
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Alex Dowsett’s memoir combines a gripping account of his personal triumphs with his unique take on being part of the golden age of British cycling. An unmissable tale of sporting endeavour.
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A story like no other.
Alex Dowsett is one of Britain’s greatest cyclists. He has ridden Grand Tours and Classics for elite teams including Sky and Movistar and broke the iconic World Hour Record – the ultimate time trial challenge. With humour, insight and honesty, Alex recounts his years as a pro-cyclist and the challenges he has faced in his struggle to reach the top.
Alex has achieved all this despite being the only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A. He describes how the condition – in which falls can be fatal – both blighted his young sporting life and boosted his determination to succeed. Every professional cyclist requires courage, but Alex takes fearlessness to another level in a sport where injury and suffering are a given.
With an all-star cycling cast, including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and the disgraced Lance Armstrong, this pulsating book lifts the lid on life in the peloton at the world’s top level. From his highs – including Giro d’Italia stage victories – to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex’s memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage.
WHAT THEY SAY
“A story like no other in cycling.” – Ned Boulting
“This is no ordinary biography and probably the best I have ever read. What a great champion in sport and life. A must read.” – Phil Liggett, commentator, MBE
“A fascinating insight into the mindset of an elite sportsman who overcame great odds to reach the very top.”
– Simon Brotherton
“The humblest super-talent in the peloton, proving nice guys can win. A wonderful book.” – Carlton Kirby
“An inspiration for anyone who wants to do whatever they’re told they can’t.” – Michael Hutchinson
“Such an inspiring tale. Poignant and moving and told with forthright honesty.” – Peter Cossins
Bloody Minded
Buy Now
Alex Dowsett’s memoir combines a gripping account of his personal triumphs with his unique take on being part of the golden age of British cycling. An unmissable tale of sporting endeavour.
DESCRIPTION
A story like no other.
Alex Dowsett is one of Britain’s greatest cyclists. He has ridden Grand Tours and Classics for elite teams including Sky and Movistar and broke the iconic World Hour Record – the ultimate time trial challenge. With humour, insight and honesty, Alex recounts his years as a pro-cyclist and the challenges he has faced in his struggle to reach the top.
Alex has achieved all this despite being the only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A. He describes how the condition – in which falls can be fatal – both blighted his young sporting life and boosted his determination to succeed. Every professional cyclist requires courage, but Alex takes fearlessness to another level in a sport where injury and suffering are a given.
With an all-star cycling cast, including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and the disgraced Lance Armstrong, this pulsating book lifts the lid on life in the peloton at the world’s top level. From his highs – including Giro d’Italia stage victories – to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex’s memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage.
WHAT THEY SAY
“A story like no other in cycling.” – Ned Boulting
“This is no ordinary biography and probably the best I have ever read. What a great champion in sport and life. A must read.” – Phil Liggett, commentator, MBE
“A fascinating insight into the mindset of an elite sportsman who overcame great odds to reach the very top.”
– Simon Brotherton
“The humblest super-talent in the peloton, proving nice guys can win. A wonderful book.” – Carlton Kirby
“An inspiration for anyone who wants to do whatever they’re told they can’t.” – Michael Hutchinson
“Such an inspiring tale. Poignant and moving and told with forthright honesty.” – Peter Cossins
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