The international bestelling autobiography of twice-Tour-de-France-winner Laurent Fignon, one of the greatest and most charismatic cyclists of all time
Laurent Fignon was born in Paris in 1960. He won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and the Giro d'Italia in 1989. In June 2009, Fignon revealed that he was being treated for advanced intestinal cancer.
Astonishing. The twice winner of the Tour de France bares his soul,
exploring the ups and downs of life as a champion, the world of
competitive cycling, and his own failings * Liberation *
Sports book of the year: He's ruthlessly honest, about
himself and about cycling, and he provides a gripping insight into
an unrelenting hard world * Independent *
This book is both a poignant farewell and as well as a rare glimpse
of Fignon and his world in his own words * London Cyclist *
Sports book of the year: magnificent, baffling, wonderful *
Sunday Herald *
Often touching and, above all, very funny * L'Equipe *
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