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Bloody Minded
My Life in Cycling
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Alex Dowsett's pulsating autobiography lifts the lid on a decade of life in the world's greatest pelotons and tells how he succeeded despite being the world's only top sportsperson with haemophilia A.
Alex Dowsettβs pulsating autobiography lifts the lid on a decade of life in the worldβs greatest pelotons and tells how he succeeded despite being the worldβs only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 β CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR
'Immensely readable and revealing' The Guardian
'A must read' Phil Liggett, MBE
'A story like no other in cycling' Ned Boulting
IMAGINE COMPETING IN THE WORLD'S MOST BRUTAL CYCLE RACES, KNOWING THAT A CRASH COULD BE FATAL
Bloody Minded by Alex Dowsett offers a unique and thrilling glimpse into the world of professional cycling. Alex Dowsett is one of Britain's greatest cyclists, having ridden Grand Tours and Classics for elite teams including Sky and Movistar, and broken the iconic World Hour Record β the ultimate time trial challenge. With humour, insight and honesty, Alex recounts his years as a pro-cyclist and the challenges he has faced in his struggle to reach the top.
Dowsett has achieved all this despite being the only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A. He describes how the condition β in which falls can be fatal β both blighted his young sporting life and boosted his determination to succeed. Every professional cyclist requires courage, but Alex takes fearlessness to another level in a sport where injury and suffering are a given.
Featuring an all-star cycling cast, including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish, and Lance Armstrong, this pulsating book lifts the lid on life in the peloton at the worldβs top level. From his highs β including Giro dβItalia stage victories β to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex's memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage.
Combining Alex's personal triumphs with his unique take on being part of the golden age of British cycling, this is an unmissable tale of sporting endeavour.
'A fascinating insight into the mindset of an elite sportsman who overcame great odds to reach the very top' Simon Brotherton
'The humblest super-talent in the peloton, proving nice guys can win. A wonderful book' Carlton Kirby
'An inspiration for anyone who wants to do whatever theyβre told they canβt.' Michael Hutchinson
'Such an inspiring tale. Poignant and moving, and told with forthright honesty' Peter Cossins
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Bloody Minded by Alex Dowsett, co-authored with Phil Liggett, has garnered praise for its candid and honest depiction of life as a professional cyclist. Reviews highlight its inspiration and readability, noting Dowsett's ability to connect with readers through forthright honesty and his compelling journey. Esteemed commentators commend it as a must-read for cycling enthusiasts and an insightful portrayal of overcoming personal and professional challenges.
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ISBN: 9781399406406
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Alex Dowsett is a former professional road racing cyclist who has been cycling for over a decade at the world's top level. He was a time trial specialist and in 2015 he broke track cycling's World Hour Record. @AlexDowsett
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