Shadows on the Road
Life at the Heart of the Peloton, from US Postal to Team Sky
$24.99
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
24 June 2015
Summary
In 2012, veteran cyclist Michael Barry announced his retirement from the sport. Weeks later he testified against his former teammate Lance Armstrong, as part of the USADA investigation.
In a stunning piece of writing, Barry explores the dreams and passion of a young, idealistic cycling fan from Toronto, what it was like to go on to ride as a teammate alongside such giants of the sport as Lance Armstrong, Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome, and how those dreams were compr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780571297726 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0571297722 |
| Author: | Michael Barry |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Edition: | Main |
| Release Date: | 24 June 2015 |
| Weight: | 192g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 125mm x 195mm |
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Michael Barry
Michael Barry had a fourteen year career as professional cyclist, riding for several of the top professional teams, including American Postal and, most recently, Team Sky. A three time Olympian, he performed in all of the premiere races and finished all of the Grand Tours including the Tour de France. He has written for numerous publications including the New York Times, The Times of London, and the Toronto Star, written two books, Inside the Postal Bus and Le M.tier, and co-authored a third, Fitness Cycling.
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