To hell on a bike
Subtitle: riding Paris-Roubaix : the toughest race in cycling
By: Iain MacGregor
Publisher: Bantam Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780593074473; 9781473510371
Subjects: Paris-Roubaix (Bicycle race); Paris-Roubaix (Bicycle race) fast (OCoLC)fst01410181
Description: "The Hell of the North. More than 250 kilometres across dusty or muddy roads, much of it puncture-inducing and bone-breaking cobblestones. Even professional riders blanche at the very mention of it. Tour de France winners (with the notable exception of Wiggins in 2014) make their excuses from it. So why on earth would an amateur even dare to attempt it? In To Hell on a Bike, Iain MacGregor does just that and as he prepares for the ride of his life, he explores the history and culture of this extraordinary race. With insights from legends of the sport, trainers, mechanics and fellow writers, as well as those who have maintained the traditions of Paris-Roubaix since its inception over a century ago, it is the ultimate story of the ultimate cycling challenge"--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.