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Sex, Lies, and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-Time Winner of the Tour de France

by Paul Howard
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Sex, Lies, and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-Time Winner of the Tour de France
Sex, Lies, and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-Time Winner of the Tour de France

Champion cyclist's turbulent life of triumphs and scandals.

With "Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape," you'll delve beyond the glimmer of victories to uncover the raw and riveting life of Jacques Anquetil. It's not just a sports biography; it's a candid exposition of a flawed genius, one who redefined what it means to be a champion. The book combines sporting achievements with personal drama, creating a narrative that's as gripping as any thriller. If you're drawn to complex characters and the idea that heroes have shadows, this biography might just redefine how you view sports legends.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Sex, Lies, and Handlebar Tape: The Remarkable Life of Jacques Anquetil, the First Five-Time Winner of the Tour de France

by Paul Howard
RM41.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9781910948002
Authors: Paul Howard
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Date of Publication: 2016-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Sports, History
Related Topics: Biography, Biography Memoir, Cycling, Biography, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.7
(rated by 419 readers)

Description

For the first time since his death in 1987, this biography presents a revealing look at the legend, the man, and the cyclist. Anquetil's record stands as a benchmark in cycling history: the first rider to win five Tour de France titles and the first to win all three grand tours—the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a España—and the first to win the Tour and Vuelta in the same year. Beyond his on-bike achievements, the book examines the controversies and complexities of his personal life and the era he helped shape. Featuring contributions from Anquetil's family, friends, teammates, and rivals, Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape untangles myth from reality.
 

Champion cyclist's turbulent life of triumphs and scandals.

With "Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape," you'll delve beyond the glimmer of victories to uncover the raw and riveting life of Jacques Anquetil. It's not just a sports biography; it's a candid exposition of a flawed genius, one who redefined what it means to be a champion. The book combines sporting achievements with personal drama, creating a narrative that's as gripping as any thriller. If you're drawn to complex characters and the idea that heroes have shadows, this biography might just redefine how you view sports legends.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.