Road Captain

Road Captain provides a rare insight into the heart of professional cycling and the inner workings of the peloton, authored by Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers legend, Luke Rowe.

Featuring a foreword from Mark Cavendish and contributions from Geraint Thomas, Chris Froome, and Rod Ellingworth, this book offers unprecedented access to the world of pro cycling.

There's a well-established truth in professional cycling: the strongest always wins. Yet, in a sport of champions, victory is only possible as a team. At the core of that team effort, and unity, is the road captain.

After more than a decade as the pre-eminent road captain in professional bike racing, Luke Rowe reveals the intricacies of this crucial role for the first time. He provides the ultimate insider's view on racing tactics and strategy within the professional peloton, offering readers an unprecedented insight into the pulsing mass of athletic power and state-of-the-art machinery. All seen through the eyes of the rider tasked with leading his team to glory.

Including exhilarating stories from his years at Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers—where he played a fundamental role in the team's dominance at the Tour de France, leading Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas, and Egan Bernal to their Tour victories—Luke shows what it's like to manage a road race unfolding at 60 km/h. As he points out, it is 'like playing chess on wheels'.

Road Captain immerses readers in the team dynamics, tactical complexities, and split-second decisions vital to success in professional cycling. It discloses the mental and physical battles taking place within a group of riders, and reveals how the biggest bike races are won.