Description
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.
Author: Alasdair Fotheringham
Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 05/01/2021
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781785032042
ISBN10: 1785032046
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
- Sports & Recreation | Cycling
About the Author
Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on the Tour de France since 1992. His previous books include Reckless: The Life and Times of Luis Ocana.