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How Cav Won the Green Jersey: Short Dispatches from the 2011 Tour de France
 
 
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How Cav Won the Green Jersey: Short Dispatches from the 2011 Tour de France [Kindle Edition]

Ned Boulting (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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This is not a 100,000-word, minute-by-minute, blow-by-blow account of the 2011 Tour de France.


This is not the story of Cadel Evans.


This is not the story of Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, or Bradley Wiggins.


And it's not even the story of Mark Cavendish.


(Although he is in it quite a lot.)


This is the story of the lesser-known heroes; the Johnny Hoogerlands, the Thomas Voecklers, the hitchhikers, the maniac press drivers, Norbert Dentressangle and the greatest ever Tour de France*.


I was there. And this is what I saw. That is all.



In this 20,000-word digital short, ITV's Ned Boulting, author of How I Won the Yellow Jumper, takes an honest and idiosyncratic look at the unforgettable 2011 Tour de France, when Mark Cavendish won the Green Jersey.



*probably

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 503 KB
  • Print Length: 58 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage Digital (1 Mar 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007533TKI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #30,735 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down, so I didn't! 3 Mar 2012
By Herbie Green VINE™ VOICE
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I couldn't put it down, so I didn't, and read the whole book in one sitting. If you read HIWTYJ, and liked the way Ned puts words on the page that exactly match the way you yourself see and describe things in your head, but couldn't possibly find the words yourself; or you never knew what goes on behind the scenes in the greatest cycle race on earth; or you just like a good chuckle at brilliantly burst bubbles; then this second bite of the cherry is for you. It is just so absorbing and easy to read, but that is not to say it is trivial or banal. Ned just seems to effortlessly and superbly sum up situations with a sentence that hints at a smirk, but somehow also a nod of appreciation or respect. There I said I couldn't possibly match Ned's gift for words, and this proves it - if you hated this review, you'll probably love this book, because its infinitely better written than many others.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet 17 April 2012
By Axeman
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very enjoyable little ebook from Ned Boulting, author of the equally enjoyable "How I Won The Yellow Jumper". If you read that book, you will know what to expect although this time the author is focusing on his experiences covering the 2011 Tour de France. Despite the title, it doesn't really feature much of Mark Cavendish choosing instead to concentrate on the Tour's more unsung heroes (I think Ned might have a bit of a man-crush on Johnny Hoogerland). A fun read.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chapeau Ned 22 April 2012
By Gariboldi Masoni
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this after really enjoying Ned's "How I Won the Yellow Jumper" and this was an excellent addition or extra set of chapters. Some really funny and poignant stories told from inside the television crew following the tour. A must for any fan of cycling or the tour de france and it offers somethng a little different from the usual cycling literature. Look forward to another edition this year coverng a Wiggins victory and another green jersey for Cav.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A normal blokes Tour, a must have
Didn't put it down, funny guy with great stories to tell, can't
wait for the next book. A very genuine read.
Published 1 month ago by Miss Colleen Newton
5.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
I thought it would be more about the rider and felt it said more about the author. Interesting but if I had chance would not buy it
Published 4 months ago by stardust
4.0 out of 5 stars Wish book had been longer
The only reason I did not give this book five stars was because it was too short !! I absolutely loved "How I won the Yellow Jumper", Ned Boulting's previous book about the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by catherine
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
For anyone interested in what goes one around the Tour de France this book is a must, Ned Boulting writes in a humorous vein about his experiences,highly entertaining.A good read
Published 5 months ago by granny
2.0 out of 5 stars Loved it but also loved reading the exact same words in the same order...
An amusing and insightful look at the tour from behind the scenes. Some real gems for tour lovers. However, don't buy this and his yellow jumper book - the yellow jumper book is... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Great follow-up to "How I Won the Yellow Jumper"
Following up from Ned's first book, this follows the 2011 Tour de France and gives Ned's irreverent look at some of the behind the scenes stories between key riders, Director... Read more
Published 12 months ago by L. Callaghan
4.0 out of 5 stars More please
Picks up where the excellent "Yellow Jumper" left off. For anyone who loves professional cycling these books are a must. Just a pity this one isn't a bit longer Ned!
Published 12 months ago by twtp42
3.0 out of 5 stars How Cav won green
This is a light easily read account of the 2011 Tour. However, it does not relate to the title as there is hardly any mention of how Cav won green, so maybe a completely different... Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. P. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
A great short collection of stories from the 2011 tour, which is not just solely focussed on Cav, but the tour as a whole. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Simon Paddon
5.0 out of 5 stars Two men at the top of their game
Ned Boultings "Yellow Jumper" book was a great read, funny and informative, seemingly written by someone who has been entranced by the vibrancy, colour, speed and sheer toughness... Read more
Published 13 months ago by BOLTBY
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