In tracing his mixed fortunes, kimmage describes not only the grueling pressures of the sport but also the seamier side. Paul kimmage s childhood dreams were of cycling glory. Almost twenty years later, the yellow jersey is the publication of an updated edition of this classic bike, with a new preface by the author reflecting on his life, both inside and outside the sport. Kimmage ultimately left the sport to write this book profoundly honest and groundbreaking, rough ride broke the silence surrounding the issue of drugs in sport, and documents one mans love for, and struggle with, the complex world of professional cycling. Behind the wheel with a pro cyclist by kimmage, paul. Almost twenty years later, yellow jersey is publishing an updated edition of this cycling classic, with a new foreword by the author which reflects on his life both inside and outside the sport. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Originally published in 1990, rough ride is one of the largest books ever written on the life of a professional athlete. Rough ride is a william hill sports book of the year, written by irish journalist paul kimmage in 1990. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. In a rough ride, paul kimmage gives a devastatingly frank account of what life is really like in the world of professional cycling. Rough ride by paul kimmage overdrive rakuten overdrive. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Currently chief interviewer for the sunday times sports section, he is also the author of andy townsends autobiography, a.
A rough ride book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. This new edition is fully updated with two new chapters on the. Paul kimmage author since writing rough ride, paul kimmage has gone on to become one of the uk and irelands most respected sports journalists. Paul kimmages boyhood dreams were of cycling glory. Kimmages tale provides an important context for our current. Download a rough ride in pdf and epub formats for free. Behind the wheel with a pro cyclist kimmage, paul isbn. Behind the wheel with a pro cyclist yellow jersey cycling classics kimmage, paul on. First published in 1990, rough ride is one of the greatest books ever written about the life of a professional athlete. An eyeopening expose of and a heartbreaking lament for professional cycling paul kimmage s boyhood dreams were of cycling glory. Rough ride isbn 9780224080170 pdf epub paul kimmage. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. Download rough ride ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format. It is an autobiography that charts the authors upbringing.
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