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The story of Colombia's great cycle race and the cycling heroes that have excelled in the sport where others have struggled. A tale of national identity and great determination.
Andrew Longmore, Independent on Sunday
[A] wonderfully evocative book.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent journey through the recent history of Colombia,
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This review is from: Kings of the Mountains: How Colombia's Cycling Heroes Shaped Their Nations' History (Hardcover)
Well researched and well written account of the history of cycle racing in a country where it is the national sport. If you've seen the Tour de France or even ridden up some of the mountains, then you can still only imagine what some of the climbs in the Vuelta must be like. If you're interested in Colombia or in cycle racing, you won't regret buying this book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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More than just a book about cycling,
This review is from: Kings of the Mountains: How Colombia's Cycling Heroes Changed Their Nation's History (Paperback)
This book is an extraordinary account of the cycling history of Columbia, featuring its big names like Zipa and Cochise, but it is masterfully woven in with the story of this troubled country's search for identity and democracy. The tales of the Vuelta make your heart pound in symapthy as the riders gasp for air in their titanic struggle up the mountains, and you cannot help but appreciate the metaphor for this rich but deeply unhappy country and its journey through coups and drug-lords to where it is now. A book for cycling enthusiasts, Latin America fans and people who want a good read.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Disappointing,
This review is from: Kings of the Mountains: How Colombia's Cycling Heroes Changed Their Nation's History (Paperback)
was very disappointed with this book. Found it very boring and hard to read. I'm sure it is a great story but you wouldn't get that sense from reading this.
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