My World - Softcover

Sagan, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1948007126 ISBN 13: 9781948007122

Publisher: VeloPress, 2019

Synopsis

Peter Sagan, at just 29 years of age, is already one of cycling’s greatest riders of all time. With six Tour de France points jersey victories, three road race world championships, the 2018 Paris-Roubaix, and multiple spring classics among Sagan’s palmares, the world of cycling agrees that this intense, yet fun-loving rider is among the most dominant and fun-to-watch riders of his generation.

In My World, for the very first time, bike racing fans will have the opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of Sagan’s cycling life, revealing the full extent of his dedication to competition and determination to win. They will read about his relationship with fellow riders, his heroes, and how he copes with the expectation of success. He will share technical details about his preparation, dissect the art of the sprint, and analyze the tactics that play out during a fiercely competitive stage or race.

Sagan also gets personal, inviting us into his entourage as he blasts through races―then blows off steam with a few well-played pranks on friends. He shares his love for stunts like popping uphill wheelies on his road bike or lip-synching to John Travolta―and explains why bets lost and promises to friends sometimes end with a chicken dance across the finish line.

If the rainbow jersey comes with a curse, what happens when you win three? Meet the real Peter Sagan in My World and find out why cycling’s most interesting personality never takes winning too seriously.

About this title

Book Description

Cycling’s most popular star, Peter Sagan, shares his approach to the sport that’s helped him earn an astounding set of three world championships.

From the Back Cover

If there are a hundred riders at the start of a race, there will be a hundred stories told at the end. Mine is a story about wearing the UCI rainbow jersey three years in a row.

THAT’S SOMETHING YOU CAN ONLY HEAR FROM ME.

From 2015 to 2017, Peter Sagan achieved the seemingly impossible: He won three UCI World Championships in a row, ensuring his entry into the history books as one of the greatest riders of all time.

But Peter doesn’t just win. He entertains. Every moment in the saddle is an opportunity to express his personality, from no-hands wheelies on the slopes of Mont Ventoux to press-conference mischief with clamoring journalists. Peter exudes a passion for the sport and a lovable desire to bring smiles to the faces of his fans.

What motivates the man they call the Tourminator? How does he approach a sprint? What’s his take on the other guys in the peloton? With unwavering honesty and characteristic humor, My World reveals the man who has lit up the world of professional cycling.

About Peter Sagan

Slovakian cyclist Peter Sagan is the three-time UCI men’s road race world champion, joining greats of the sport such as Eddy Merckx and Alfredo Binda. He has also won the Tour de France green jersey six times and over one hundred events on the pro circuit, including Paris–Roubaix in 2018. He was named professional cyclist of the year in 2016 and was the winner of the Vélo d’Or in the same year. He rides for the German team BORA-hansgrohe.

About this edition

• Publisher: VeloPress
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1948007126
• ISBN 13: 9781948007122
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320