Este autor se centra principalmente en temas de velocidad, resistencia y el espíritu humano. Su escritura se caracteriza por una observación aguda y una profunda comprensión de las motivaciones que impulsan a los individuos a superar sus límites. Los lectores apreciarán su capacidad para capturar la intensidad y la complejidad psicológica del esfuerzo humano, evitando lo mundano para centrarse en la esencia de la competencia y la búsqueda de la excelencia.
You may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV's Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists. This book tells his story.
Former Olympic champion, Tour de France record holder, successful bike designer, and leader of the British Olympic Cycling Team's 'Secret Squirrels', Chris Boardman, looks at the development of the modern bike from the first experiments with gearing, through to the superbikes of today. Co-written with cycling expert Chris Sidwells, with features on components, manufacturers, designers and iconic designs, The Biography of the Modern Bike is a fascinating study of cycle design through the decades. Fully illustrated throughout, and with lively and informative text - this will make a great addition to any bike lover's bookshelves.