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The story of the only cycling records that matters, by one of our cleverest, funniest new writers
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The Hour. It's the only cycling record that matters: one man and his bike against the clock in a quest for pure speed. No teammates, no rivals, no tactics, no gears, no brakes. Just one simple question - in sixty minutes, how far can you go?
Michael Hutchinson had a plan. He was going to add his name to the list of record-holders, cycling's supermen. But how does a man who became a professional athlete by accident achieve sporting immortality? It didn't sound too hard. All he needed was a couple of hand-tooled bike frames, the most expensive wheels money could buy, a support team of crack professionals, a small pot of glue, and a credit card wired to someone else's bank account. Still, getting the glue wasn't a problem...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book. It is about Michael Hutchinson's attempt to cycle further in one hour than anyone else ever has - although of course it isn't that simple.
He covers the history of "The Hour": the riders, technology, drugs, and how it has now become the anti-technology Athlete's Hour.
He talks about how he got in to cycling quite late in life, his training, racing, creating the bike for the attempt, the attempt itself and much more.
He has a writing style that is easy to read and addictive - I read the book over one weekend. There are lots of funny bits and his descriptions and opinions of the people involved are refreshingly honest - especially of himself.
I'd recommend this book if you're at all interested in cycling, record attempts or the mind of professional athletes - great stuff.
He covers the history of "The Hour": the riders, technology, drugs, and how it has now become the anti-technology Athlete's Hour.
He talks about how he got in to cycling quite late in life, his training, racing, creating the bike for the attempt, the attempt itself and much more.
He has a writing style that is easy to read and addictive - I read the book over one weekend. There are lots of funny bits and his descriptions and opinions of the people involved are refreshingly honest - especially of himself.
I'd recommend this book if you're at all interested in cycling, record attempts or the mind of professional athletes - great stuff.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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It's not often I read a book that I just can't put down, but this has been one of them. For any cycling enthusiast who wants a detailed insight into The Hour this book is a must. It gives a blow by blow account of how the author prepared to attack the record and is filled with interesting and fascinating facts on the cycling greats who have also attempted it over the years. Even if you have no real interest in cycling, the story is so good that this is still a riveting book. It is mainly a factual account, but is written in a style that at times has you laughing out loud. Michael Hutchinson is to be applauded for having written such a splendid book on his Hour attempt, and for having had the sheer guts to take it on, and stick with it, in the first place.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Absolutely brilliant book, whether you like cycling stories or not! This book is so much more than a bike book, it's about the man, the event, the person, the history, the help of others, the hard work, the journey & the fun. The book is easy to read & rolls along nicely, funny, informative, exciting, interesting & good natured. Plenty of historical backup to help you get involved in the story if you don't know the ins & outs of it, very respectful to those who've gone before, very inspiring to those who may follow. A seriously good read, one i shall enjoy reading again in the near future.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Unfulfilling read
Now I have to say that this book was pretty well written and was easily readable, however, I felt really let down at the end. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Thomas R. Giddings
Excellent Read - Hutch is a legend of TT & the written word
This is a great read. Hutch writes for cycling weekly and his column made me want to read more. This book works on all levels; from serious enthusiast to complete ignorance of the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Chris
Really good read (for cyclists)
This book is really enjoyable; a bit of history, a bit of humour and, if you're a cyclist at any level, plenty to relate to. Read more
Published 11 months ago by W. Loh
amazing
No other biog captures the moments at the end of a sportsman's career quite like this. It was billed as not really cyclist's biog but it absolutely is. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. M. S. Blewitt
The Journey is better than the destination
A very funny and entertaining read.
Not just a book for cyclists but also for anyone who enjoys a good story. Read more
Not just a book for cyclists but also for anyone who enjoys a good story. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Smart Mart 13
Very entertaining
Very entertaining book Hutchinson certainly knows how to keep you chuckling away with all the ins and outs of attempting something that a mere mortal would never ever think of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Prog merckx
superb!!
I read this book because I'd raced against the author and had a few things in common, but it was so much more entertaining than I'd expected. Read more
Published 18 months ago by popey
The Hour
Anyone with an interest in the sport of cycling or what makes a sportsman tick wont be disappointed with this read. Read more
Published 20 months ago by John Parkinson
humerous and insightful
This is a fun book to read, I really enjoyed the witty humour and the knowledge shown by the author. Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by R. McKenna
The Hour
Cracking book. Ive got two chapters left to read and he is just about to start the race. Thouroughly recommend.
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Mr. A. R. Osborne
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