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Discover the remarkable journey of Geraint Thomas MBE with 'The Tour According to G'. This captivating B-format paperback, published by Quercus Books in 2019, features 288 pages filled with exhilarating tales from one of cycling's most distinguished athletes. A true embodiment of determination, Geraint Thomas became the 2018 Tour de France champion, showcasing his skills as a double Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion. This book allows readers to delve deep into the life and career of Thomas, who has played an instrumental role in Team INEOS since its inception.
As a veteran of the Tour de France, Thomas has not only conquered the grueling race despite injury but has also been pivotal in assisting fellow cyclists like Chris Froome clinch the yellow jersey multiple times. Readers will appreciate his unique perspective on the evolution of British cycling over the past decade.
Whether you’re an avid cycling enthusiast or a fan of inspiring sports stories, 'The Tour According to G' is a must-have addition to your collection. Ideal for gifts or personal reading, this book celebrates resilience and triumph in the face of challenges, narrated by one of cycling’s most admired figures. Add this essential cycling book to your reading list today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This item is brand new and carries the ISBN 9781787479050.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787479050
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quercus Books
Pages: 288
Description:
Geraint Thomas MBE is the winner of the 2018 Tour de France, a double Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion who has been an indispensable part of Team INEOS since its inception. A Tour de France veteran, he had both completed the entire race with a fractured pelvis and been essential in piloting Chris Froome to the yellow jersey multiple times before his own win.
One of the most popular men in the peloton, he has watched and contributed from the inside as British cycling has been transformed over the past decade. In 2014 he won Commonwealth road race gold in Glasgow and was voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year. In 2015 he became the first British rider to win the E3 Harelbeke: in 2016 he won Paris-Nice and in early 2018 won the Criterium du Dauphine.
As a veteran of the Tour de France, Thomas has not only conquered the grueling race despite injury but has also been pivotal in assisting fellow cyclists like Chris Froome clinch the yellow jersey multiple times. Readers will appreciate his unique perspective on the evolution of British cycling over the past decade.
Whether you’re an avid cycling enthusiast or a fan of inspiring sports stories, 'The Tour According to G' is a must-have addition to your collection. Ideal for gifts or personal reading, this book celebrates resilience and triumph in the face of challenges, narrated by one of cycling’s most admired figures. Add this essential cycling book to your reading list today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This item is brand new and carries the ISBN 9781787479050.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787479050
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Quercus Books
Pages: 288
Description:
Geraint Thomas MBE is the winner of the 2018 Tour de France, a double Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion who has been an indispensable part of Team INEOS since its inception. A Tour de France veteran, he had both completed the entire race with a fractured pelvis and been essential in piloting Chris Froome to the yellow jersey multiple times before his own win.
One of the most popular men in the peloton, he has watched and contributed from the inside as British cycling has been transformed over the past decade. In 2014 he won Commonwealth road race gold in Glasgow and was voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year. In 2015 he became the first British rider to win the E3 Harelbeke: in 2016 he won Paris-Nice and in early 2018 won the Criterium du Dauphine.