The Crooked Path to Victory : Drugs and Cheating in Professional Bicycle Racing
Woodland, Les
ISBN 10: 1892495406 ISBN 13: 9781892495402
Published by Cycle Publishing/Van Der Plas Publications, 2003
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The Crooked Path to Victory exposes the dishonest ways to which bicycle racers and managers have resorted over the years in an lighthearted but thorough manner. Whether it's in pursuit of the Yellow Jersey of the Tour de France or the Rainbow Jersey of the World Champion, professional bicycle racing has not always been fair play all the way.From the early days on, the sport has attracted more than its share of cheats. In recent years, the use of doping, i.e. performance-enhancing drugs, has been getting increasing publicity, resulting in tightened controls--but also in more lies and denials.
About the Author: Les Woodland is a cycling writer and journalist who has followed the professional racing scene for 30 years. His previous books include The Unknown Tour de France, which was also published by Van der Plas Publications. He lives alternately in East Anglia, Ingland, and near Toulouse in France.
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Title: The Crooked Path to Victory : Drugs and ...
Publisher: Cycle Publishing/Van Der Plas Publications
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good