The Racer by David Millar on i. Books. What is it really like to be a racer? What is it like to be swept along at 6. What happens to the body during a high- speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What is it like on the bus? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie- counted hotel breakfast? David Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells and sounds of the sport. I was lucky enough to win a copy of David Millar's book. I'll send my review to membership. David Millar was a professional cyclist for eighteen years, and was the first Briton to wear the leader's jerseys in the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espa. He is now part of the ITV cycling commentary team and. David Millar: 'I don't want to be. I can actually talk about being a bike racer.” Millar. It's quite rare for a sportsman to be so immersed and yet able to detach themselves from it all. This is a book about youth and age, fresh- faced excitement and hard- earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling. It's quite rare for a sportsman to be so immersed and yet able to detach themselves from it all. The parts on crashing. Recensione 'David Millar's book takes you inside the sport of cycling while also emphasising the absurdity of it. It's quite rare for a sportsman to be so immersed and yet able to detach themselves from it all. What is it really like to be a racer? What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be reeled in from a solo br. On 9 September 2011, David Millar's wife, Nicole, gave birth to their son, Archibald Millar. Millar, David; Whittle, Jeremy (2011). Racing Through the Dark: The Fall and Rise of David Millar. London: Orion Publishing.
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