It Is About the Bike

The Life and Times of an Ordinary Racing Cyclist

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Biography & Memoir
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Author: Paul Bland ISBN: 9781467017664
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK Publication: June 23, 2006
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK Language: English
Author: Paul Bland
ISBN: 9781467017664
Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
Publication: June 23, 2006
Imprint: AuthorHouse UK
Language: English

The book traces a young mans upbringing in a working class part of Sheffield.Like most school leavers of his era, he enters into the steel industry, and a heavybeer-drinking culture.In an attempt to lose weight and return to a reasonable level of fitness he resorts to his childhood love of cycling.His enthusiasm for his passion soon turns to obsession.His life changes, his job and family are sacrificed in pursuit of his goal.Eventually, he realises he isnt destined for greatness and rediscovers how to ride a bike just for enjoyment.

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The book traces a young mans upbringing in a working class part of Sheffield.Like most school leavers of his era, he enters into the steel industry, and a heavybeer-drinking culture.In an attempt to lose weight and return to a reasonable level of fitness he resorts to his childhood love of cycling.His enthusiasm for his passion soon turns to obsession.His life changes, his job and family are sacrificed in pursuit of his goal.Eventually, he realises he isnt destined for greatness and rediscovers how to ride a bike just for enjoyment.

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