COSSINS, PETER

Climbers: How the Kings of the Mountains conquered cycling

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ISBN 13:
9781788403139
author:
COSSINS, PETER
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cassell
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.6 x 3 centimetres (0.0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Cycling, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.21

Description

Climbers: Pain, Panache and Polka Dots in Cycling's Greatest Arenas by Peter Cossins explores what sets mountain-climbing athletes apart within the world of bike racing. Drawing on fresh one-to-one interviews with high-profile riders from the last 50 years, as well as contemporary reports, this book delves into the evolution of mountain-climbing and the personalities that make it so captivating. From iconic figures like Cyrille Guimard and Hennie Kuiper to lesser-known female racers across the world, Climbers offers a comprehensive view of the sport. The author examines how these athletes overcome the challenges of relentlessly unforgiving terrain, combining physical and mental endurance to achieve remarkable feats. This book is a unique look at cycling's greatest arenas and the men who make it beautiful. By working chronologically, Cossins sheds light on the individuality of climbing as an exercise and the fundamental fact that it's a solitary challenge undertaken in some of the toughest conditions in sports.

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