The Times
'Paul Kimmage's Rough Ride pierces the essence of the race more
than other [book]'
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
The personal account of what life is like in the world of professional cycling by a member of the lower echelons where the supposed glamour wears thin. Paul Kimmage tells the story of his struggles as a young Dubliner trying to make his way in the highly competitive arena of French cycling. Kimmage was accepted as a professional by the RMO team and in tracing his mixed fortunes including the big tour races and the drugs issue, he describes the life of a professional cyclist in all its detail.