Anquetil, Alone
Author(s): Paul Fournel
There are things he does alone, and things that he alone does. Jacques Anquetil was a cyclist with an aristocratic demeanor and a relaxed attitude to rules and morals. His womanising and frank admissions of doping appalled 1960s French society, even as his five Tour de France wins enthralled it. Paul Fournel was besotted with him from the start ("Too young to understand, I was nevertheless old enough to admire") and followed Anquetil's career with the passion of a fan and the eye of a poet. In this stunningly original biography of a complex and divisive character, Fournel - author of the seminal Velo (or Need for the Bike)- blends the story of Anquetil's life with scenes from his own, to create a classic of cycling literature.
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The legend of Jacques Anquetil, controversial French cycling star of the 60s, told through the eyes of novelist and childhood Anquetil fan Paul Fournel
At last the coolest of champions gets the biography he deserves -- Richard Williams A magnificent book Le Monde A beautiful story Le Figaro A profound essay Liberation Praise for Velo: Joyous. Destined to become a classic Road.cc One of the loveliest pieces of writing about cycling Cyclingtips Praise for Need for the Bike 'Paul Fournel is the real deal. In his carefully cadenced prose poem...he shares a passion for the sport matched only by his love of language. Bicycling A fascinating mix of bicycling memories, observations, and experiences the author has gathered during a lifetime of cycling ... This very personal book, doled in short, easily digestible doses, packs a meal that ultimately satisfies deeply ForeWord
General Fields
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- : Profile Books Ltd
- : Pursuit
- : 01 September 2017
- : 198mm X 129mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 September 2017
- : books
Special Fields
- : 144
- : Main
- : Hardback
- : Paul Fournel
