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Spain’s greatest cyclist of all time, Miguel Indurain is the only bike rider to have won five successive Tours de France, as well as holding the title for the youngest ever race leader in the Tour of Spain. As the all-conquering hero of the 90s, Indurain steadfastly refused to be overwhelmed by fame. Along with his superhuman calmness, iron will-power and superb bike handling skills, he was often described as a machine. Yet 1996 saw Indurain spectacularly plummet, bringing his career to an abrupt end. Indurain gets to the heart of this enigmatic character. Alasdair has interviewed family, teammates, coaches, and rivals, including Pedro Delgado, Prudencio Indurain, and Manolo Saiz to create the definitive account of Indurain’s career.
