Please dont go mad at me but advice on where to read about......

[RabbitFood]

Hi All,

I am sure some of you will know that I am new to bike road rideing, well on a good bike and I am waiting for my new specialized allez to be deliverd in a few weeks time.

Anyway I have always loved riding but only ever on a MTB but have always loved the TDF and all the other road racing and any other kind that i can get to watch read about.

Anywhere can any of you recomend some good books to read that will teach me more about road racing like you get in the tours. The tactics ( I have some understanding of this and the teams and a lead rider ect) and how guys teams approch tours.

Also I dont want to harp on about the drugs but is there anything that I can read about this or stories jst so that I can get up to date, I have read Lance armstrong books but I also want to read about other riders on the Tour like I have been in the last few issuess of Pro Cycling.

Im more interested to read about good British riders and the likes of Cav.

Thanks

 

[byegad]

Try

The Rider by Tim Krabbe
Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage
The Escape Artist by Matt Seaton

There are a lot more but these give you a real insight to the tough life of a pro'.

 

[Soltydog]

I've got a copy of The Rider if you want it just pm me your address & i'll get it posted

 

[RabbitFood]

thanks PM sent

 

[fudgedog]

Bradley Wiggins book is an enjoyable easy read

 

[Randochap]

+1 for The Rider, but if you want a real sense of what it's like on today's pro tours check out Michael Barry's Inside the Postal Bus