Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography

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Chris Boardman is the 2017 winner of the Cross Sports Cycling Book of the Year for his autobiography Triumphs and Turbulence 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.Boardman s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s Olympic track gold, the world hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France were the spark that started the modern era for British cycling His endeavours both on and off the bike have made him the founding father of current golden generation without him there would simply be no Hoy, Wiggins or Cavendish.It is a story full of intrigue from Olympic success, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree and the insanity of the Tour de France Chris became a legend for his combination of physical ability and technical preparation, almost single handedly taking British cycling from wool shirts and cloth caps into the era of marginal gains Indeed, after his career on the bike ended, a new chapter began as the backroom genius behind GB cycling As head of the RD team known as The Secret Squirrel Club, Chris has been responsible for the technical innovations that made the difference in 2012 and developed Boardman Bikes, which has become the country s bestselling premium bike range. Best Read [ Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography ] by [ Chris Boardman ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Self deprecating and insightful autobiography perhaps stronger on things like the Secret Squirrel role, his lack of self confidence and struggles with post success after both the Olympic medal, hour record and Tour prologue than on his professional career which, other than prologue victories recounted in detail ra...I really really enjoyed reading this book and learnt a lot too as I hadnt realised how successful and pioneering CB has been I love cycling, which helps and I love stories of the old days particularly the development of GB cycling nd how its gone from nothing to Amazing and CB was a key player in that Chris tells his story with wit and an eye on realism founded in what he sees has his own failings as a person but hes c9me out the other side Great stuff I really really enjoyed reading this book and learnt a lot too as I hadn t realised how successful and pioneering CB has b...Fantastic book, great insight into Chriss cycling career and behind the scenes in British cycling Really enjoyed the writing style and the stories.Unfortunately a story had me silently crying laughing at a hotel breakfast yesterday which caused a waiter to ask if I was upset Highly recommend Fantastic book, great insight into Chris s cycling career and behind the scenes in British cycling Really enjoyed the writing style and the stories.Unfortunately a story had me silently crying laughi...Rarely did it grip forcing me to keep reading Some parts are better than the others For me the second half focusing on his career after active pro cycling wasinteresting Overall quite flat At times feels like just a bitthat his Wikipedia page.A very good sporting autobiography from a very interesting sportsman Boardman s renowned dry wit comes through very well It s very readable too Thoroughly recommended to cycling fans but it also has some interesting material on management.Great book In this book Chris uses the same sense of humour the he has in his TV work I can remember all of his pro career and it was good to be reminded of the good and bad times.Great book, made me a chuckle a lot, Chris Boardman comes across as a very driven but genuine bloke I ve always liked him on TV and this just reinforces my view of himMost of the story we already knew from the top British timetrialist to a designer of Halfords premium brand of road bikes.Excellent readVery interesting read about someone who has done so much for British cycling and is an unsung hero of the recent successGreat, easy to read book An interesting insight into the way one of GB s great athletes thinks The balance of content from athletic career through to innovator and commentator is spot on If you re a cycling fan you ll love it If you a general sports fan, it s also pr...

Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography
  • English
  • 20 September 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 327 pages
  • 0091951755
  • Chris Boardman
  • Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography