One Way Road : The Autobiography of Three Time Tour de France Green Jersey Winner Robbie McEwen

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• ISBN13: 9781864712582
• ISBN10: 1864712589
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2011-12-06
• Publisher: Random House Australia

Summary

Robbie McEwen is one of the most successful road cyclists of the last 20 years, having achieved the rare distinction of winning over 100 professional races, including multiple stages in the prestigious Tour de France and Tour of Italy. At the Tour de France, he has taken the coveted green jersey three times. He spent his teen years winning just about every possible title for his age group at BMX, before discovering road cycling at 18. McEwen soon established himself as one of the foremost road sprinters of his generation. He took his first ever stage win at the Tour de France in the celebrated final stage of the race in 1999, on the Champs Elysees. But it was between 2002 and 2007 that he had claim to being the fastest sprinter in the world. McEwen is renowned for being a forthright character, a favorite among fans, and respected by his competitors. Few cyclists have ever approached the sport in such a detailed way, and few have been as competitive. He now rides for Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team, still competing at the very highest level.

Author Biography

Robbie McEwen is an Australian professional road bicycle racer. As a triple winner of the Tour de France's green jersey sprinters' classification, at his peak he was considered one of the fastest sprinters in the world. Edward Pickering is a cycling writer, and deputy editor of Cycle Sport magazine. He has reported extensively on the international road cycling scene, including eight Tours de France. He is also the author of The Complete Practical Encyclopedia of Cycling.