Cet auteur aborde principalement les thèmes de la vitesse, de l'endurance et de l'esprit humain. Son écriture se caractérise par une observation perspicace et une profonde compréhension des motivations qui poussent les individus à dépasser leurs limites. Les lecteurs apprécieront sa capacité à capturer l'intensité et la complexité psychologique de l'effort humain, en évitant le banal pour se concentrer sur l'essence de la compétition et la recherche de l'excellence.
You may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV's Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists. This book tells his story.
Former Olympic champion, Tour de France record holder, successful bike designer, and leader of the British Olympic Cycling Team's 'Secret Squirrels', Chris Boardman, looks at the development of the modern bike from the first experiments with gearing, through to the superbikes of today. Co-written with cycling expert Chris Sidwells, with features on components, manufacturers, designers and iconic designs, The Biography of the Modern Bike is a fascinating study of cycle design through the decades. Fully illustrated throughout, and with lively and informative text - this will make a great addition to any bike lover's bookshelves.