Merckx: Half Man, Half Bike by William Fotheringham (English) Paperback Book

Description: Merckx: Half Man, Half Bike by William Fotheringham Britains leading cycling writer, William Fotheringham, goes back to speak to those who were there at the time and those who knew Merckx best to find out what made Eddy Merckx so invincible.The full unvarnished of one mans heaven, and hell, on wheels Independent FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Sunday Times Number One bestselling biography of Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist of all time, by William Fotheringham, Britains top cycling writer.THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLERWhat makes a man the greatest of all time? Eddy Merckx is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing or Pele to football- quite simply, the best there has ever been.Merckx was a machine. It wasnt just the number of victories (445); it was his remorseless domination that created the legend. He didnt just beat his opponents, he crushed them. But his triumphs only tell half a story that includes horrific injury, a doping controversy and tragedy. He was nicknamed The Cannibal for his insatiable appetite for victory, but the moniker did scant justice to a man who was handsome, sensitive and surprisingly anxious. Britains leading cycling writer, William Fotheringham, goes back to speak to those who were there at the time and those who knew Merckx best to find out what made Eddy Merckx so invincible.The full unvarnished of one mans heaven, and hell, on wheels Independent Notes Paperback edition of the bestselling biography of Eddy Merckx, one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Throughout his career, the Belgian amassed 445 victories, but his story also includes a horrific injury, a doping controversy and tragedy. Fotheringhams cycling books have sold more than 75,000 copies for Yellow Jersey. Back Cover What makes a man the greatest of all time? Eddy Merckx is to cycling what Muhammad Ali is to boxing or Pel to football: quite simply the best there has ever been. Merckx was a machine. It wasnt just the number of victories (445); it was his remorseless domination that created the legend. In 1969, while already comfortably leading the Tour de France, Merckx hammered a further eight-and-a-half minutes out of his nearest rivals during an 85-mile solo break in the Pyrenees. He didnt just beat his opponents, he crushed them. But his triumphs only tell half a story that includes horrific injury, a doping controversy and tragedy. He was nicknamed The Cannibal for his insatiable appetite for victory, but the moniker did scant justice to a man who was handsome, sensitive and surprisingly anxious. Britains leading cycling writer, William Fotheringham, goes back to speak to those who were there at the time and those who knew him best to find out what made Eddy Merckx so invincible. Merckx - a natural champion who, famously, never knew what prize money was, but regularly rode himself and others into agony and glory - is a fine choice for a writer of Fotheringhams skill and cycling knowledge... A fascinating, often bleak portrait of a remarkable athlete and an unnerving man Sunday Times A fine portrait of obsession Financial Times Remarkable and impressive ... everything you want to know about Merckx and more Cycling Weekly Author Biography William Fotheringham writes for the Guardian and Observer on cycling and rugby. A racing cyclist and launch editor of procycling and Cycle Sport magazines, he has reported on over twenty Tours de France. He is the critically lauded author of Fallen Angel, Roule Britannia, and Put Me Back on My Bike, which Velo magazine called The best cycling biography ever written. Review Merckx - a natural champion who regularly rode himself and others into agony and glory - is a fine choice for a writer of Fotheringhams skill and cycling knowledge... A fascinating, often bleak portrait of remarkable athlete and an unnerving man. -- Brian Schofield * Sunday Times *A fine portrait of obsession * Financial Times *Remarkable and impressive … everything you want to know about Merckx and more. -- Richard Abraham * Cycling Weekly *The Cantona or Muhammad Ali of cycling, this Belgians story is amazing – and its told by one of the greatest cycling reporters around... Top Notch * Loaded *The full unvarnished of one mans heaven, and hell, on wheels. * i, Independent * Promotional The Sunday Times Number One bestselling biography of Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist of all time, by William Fotheringham, Britains top cycling writer. Prizes Short-listed for British Sports Book Awards: Best Autobiography/Biography 2013 (UK) Review Text Merckx - a natural champion who regularly rode himself and others into agony and glory - is a fine choice for a writer of Fotheringhams skill and cycling knowledge... A fascinating, often bleak portrait of remarkable athlete and an unnerving man. Review Quote Merckx - a natural champion who regularly rode himself and others into agony and glory - is a fine choice for a writer of Fotheringhams skill and cycling knowledge... A fascinating, often bleak portrait of remarkable athlete and an unnerving man. Promotional "Headline" The Sunday Times Number One bestselling biography of Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist of all time, by William Fotheringham, Britains top cycling writer. Details ISBN0224074512 Author William Fotheringham Year 2013 ISBN-10 0224074512 ISBN-13 9780224074513 Media Book Pages 320 Imprint Yellow Jersey Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Yellow Jersey Press Language English Publication Date 2013-03-28 Illustrations Illustrations Publisher Vintage Publishing DEWEY 796.60941 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-03-28 AU Release Date 2013-03-28 NZ Release Date 2013-03-28 Illustrator Quentin Blake Translator Humphrey Davies Birth 1930 Affiliation Research Scholar, Amal Jyothi Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Kerala, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781409018957 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51516272;

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