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9781801507301

Sprinters and the Art of Speed The Story of the Fastest Riders in the Peloton

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    9781801507301

  • ISBN10:

    1801507309

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2025-06-04
  • Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
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Summary

Sprinters and the Art of Speed invites you into the world of professional cycling through the eyes of some of the best sprinters of all time.

From the earliest days of road racing there have been explosive riders that always seemed to have the edge over their rivals at the finish. From the days of Charles Pélissier and Rik van Looy, to the epic era of Mark Cavendish and the rise of new stars like Lorena Wiebes and Arnaud De Lie, you'll get the low-down on all things sprinting.

Inside you'll discover exactly what it takes to become one of the fastest riders at the Tour de France. Dive in and learn about the formative years of sprinting and the emergence of specialized tactics such as sprint trains and lead-out riders. You'll also get an insight into the lives of some of the greatest sprinters of all time and their finest hours, before finally looking ahead to what the next decade of sprinting might hold.

Author Biography

Luke Williams is a freelance cycling writer who has used his industry knowledge to bring this book to life. Luke is the author of Fifty for the Future, published in 2020. His work has featured on a range of websites including Yellow Jersey, Pedal Cover, and VehicleHelp.com. He has also worked alongside UCI WWT Human Powered Health on various social media platforms since 2022.

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