SHORTLISTED FOR THE CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 IMAGINE COMPETING IN THE WORLD'S MOST BRUTAL CYCLE RACES, KNOWING THAT A CRASH COULD BE FATAL Alex Dowsett is one of Britain's greatest cyclists. He has ridden Grand Tours and Classics for elite teams including Sky and Movistar and broke the iconic World Hour Record - the ultimate time trial challenge. With humour, insight and honesty, Alex recounts his years as a pro-cyclist and the challenges he has faced in his struggle to reach the top. Alex has achieved all this despite being the only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A. He describes how the condition - in which falls can be fatal - both blighted his young sporting life, and boosted his determination to succeed. Every professional cyclist requires courage, but Alex takes fearlessness to another level in a sport where injury and suffering are a given. With an all-star cycling cast, including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Lance Armstrong, this pulsating book lifts the lid on life in the peloton at the world's top level. From his highs - including Giro d'Italia stage victories - to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex's memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage. 'Immensely readable and revealing' The Guardian 'A story like no other in cycling' Ned Boulting
Alex Dowsett
Alex Dowsett is a British professional road racing cyclist and author. He is best known for his achievements in the sport of cycling, including winning stages in prestigious races such as the Giro d'Italia and the Tour of Britain. Dowsett has also written a memoir titled "The Little Grey Cells: The Quicksilver Life of Alex Dowsett," which details his career in cycling and his battle with hemophilia. His writing style is engaging and honest, providing readers with a unique insight into the world of professional cycling. Dowsett's contributions to literature include shedding light on the challenges faced by athletes with chronic medical conditions and inspiring others to overcome adversity. His most famous work, "The Little Grey Cells," has received critical acclaim for its candid portrayal of his journey in the sport.
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