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Magic spanner / Carlton Kirby with Robbie Broughton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London, England : Bloomsbury Sport, 2020Description: vi, 250 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781472979537
  • 1472979532
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: ""Mr Cycling," Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby, offers an expert, behind-the-scenes view of the world's greatest cycling races, including the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana, Giro d'Italia and the classics. Written with a candid and amusing authority that comes from over 25 years of sports commentary with Eurosport, Carlton Kirby gives an insider's view of competitive cycling delivered in the inimitable, humorous, and at times outspoken style for which he has become globally famous. Peppered with hilarious anecdotes of life on the road with Tour legend Sean Kelly, Kirby indulges in some soap-box moments to lambast his various bugbears, from crazy spectators in mankinis and lazy Italian monks to the more serious issues of rider safety, team strategies and questionable ethics. With his mix of expert opinion and trademark wit, Carlton covers the funny, the serious, the heartbreaking, and the more bizarre moments of professional cycling"-- Amazon.com.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

*** SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 - CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR ***

Prepare to be entertained as legendary Eurosport cycling commentator Carlton Kirby shares his tales from the road, taking you behind the scenes of the world's greatest cycle races.

' A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times' Ian Cleverly, Rouleur

'Carlton Kirby is no ordinary cycling commentator, so it is not surprising that this very entertaining book is no ordinary Grand Tour on a bicycle. A very enjoyable journey for everyone ' Phil Liggett MBE, NBC Tour de France commentator

'Carlton Kirby's infectious enthusiasm , wine tips and Shakespearean joy for inventing words makes every stage of a bike race a must-watch event' Matt Butler, i newspaper

With a candid authority that comes from over 25 years commentating on the world's biggest cycling races, legendary Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby isn't afraid to tell it like it really is. Witty, outrageous and often outspoken, Magic Spanner is an insider's view of life on cycling's Grand Tours, including the Tour de France, Giro D'Italia, Vuelta a España and the classics, all delivered in the inimitable style for which Carlton has become globally famous.

Peppered with hilarious anecdotes of life on the road with Tour legend Sean Kelly, Carlton gives us an expert, behind-the-scenes view - one that the average fan rarely gets to see or hear about. As well as sharing his various bugbears (including crazy spectators in mankinis to the more serious issues of rider safety), Carlton also lifts the lid on team strategies, and delves into some of cycling's more questionable ethics.

Delivering a mix of expert opinion and trademark wit, Carlton covers the funny, the serious and the more bizarre moments on the professional cycling caravan. This edition also includes Carlton's guide to watching bike racing - live at the roadside.

Includes index.

Originally published: 2019.

""Mr Cycling," Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby, offers an expert, behind-the-scenes view of the world's greatest cycling races, including the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana, Giro d'Italia and the classics. Written with a candid and amusing authority that comes from over 25 years of sports commentary with Eurosport, Carlton Kirby gives an insider's view of competitive cycling delivered in the inimitable, humorous, and at times outspoken style for which he has become globally famous. Peppered with hilarious anecdotes of life on the road with Tour legend Sean Kelly, Kirby indulges in some soap-box moments to lambast his various bugbears, from crazy spectators in mankinis and lazy Italian monks to the more serious issues of rider safety, team strategies and questionable ethics. With his mix of expert opinion and trademark wit, Carlton covers the funny, the serious, the heartbreaking, and the more bizarre moments of professional cycling"-- Amazon.com.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword (p. v)
  • 1 Life on Tour (p. 1)
  • 2 The Breakfast of Kings (p. 7)
  • 3 Drive to the Finish (p. 11)
  • 4 Security, Good and Bad (p. 17)
  • 5 The Five Lions (p. 21)
  • 6 Kelly's Smalls (p. 49)
  • 7 Cigarettes and Coffee (p. 51)
  • 8 Carjack (p. 55)
  • 9 Comfort Breaks (p. 59)
  • 10 Attention Seekers! (p. 67)
  • 11 Protesters (p. 75)
  • 12 Slow Day (p. 79)
  • 13 Feed Station (p. 93)
  • 14 Having Fun - The Secret to Cycling Commentary (p. 105)
  • 15 Relations Most Public (p. 109)
  • 16 The Dark Side of Cycling (p. 115)
  • 17 There is No Money! (p. 131)
  • 18 Back on the Road (p. 141)
  • 19 And So to Bed - Hotel Stories (p. 159)
  • 20 Party Time! (p. 167)
  • 21 2019-The Grandest Tour (p. 175)
  • 22 The Greatest Ride (p. 193)
  • 23 The Other Bikers (p. 201)
  • 24 When the Plug Gets Pulled (p. 207)
  • 25 How Do You Feel? (p. 219)
  • 26 You've Never Had It So Good (p. 233)
  • 27 The Party's Over (p. 241)
  • 28 And So It Comes to This (p. 245)
  • About the Authors (p. 247)
  • Acknowledgements (p. 248)
  • Index (p. 249)

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