{"title":"Frank Strack","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Strack’s works offer a gripping dive into the world of sports, capturing the raw intensity and passion that define the games and the athletes involved. His storytelling brings to life the grit, determination, and drama that unfold both on and off the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect vivid narratives that explore the spirit of competition with authenticity and insight. Strack’s books are ideal for those who appreciate a compelling sports story that goes beyond the scoreboard, revealing the human stories at play.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hardmen-by-john-andrews-9781781256138","title":"The Hardmen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's time we all stopped whining and learned a thing or two from The Toughest Cyclists Ever. Including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Roche, whose cure for exhaustion was to go up a gear and fight harder, all the way to the ambulance. Eddy Merckx, who hurt himself so badly in breaking the Hour record that, he estimated, he shortened his career by a year. Beryl Burton, who crushed her (male) rival's morale with the offer of a piece of liquorice, before speeding past to victory. Nicole Cooke and Edwig Van Hooydonck, who rejected dope and became legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hardmen\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories - the good bits, anyway - of the 40 most heroic Cyclists ever. Their bravery, their panache and their Perfect Amount of Dumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt reminds us that suffering on a bike liberates us from our daily lives, and that, in the words of Lance Armstrong, 'pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever'; proof that even assholes can be insightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599456583916,"sku":"9781781256138","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781781256138-the-hardmen.jpg?v=1777980077"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/frank-strack.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}