Since doping has been in the news. Here is my list of relevant books on the subject in cycling. Though I would not blame you in the least if you did not want to read any more about it.
Breaking the Chain by Will Voet (review) – the first cycling tell-all book, by the person at the heart of the Festina affair of ’98. Not that well written, and lots of stories some with names and some without. If you know much about performance enhancing drugs you will be amazed at how little the guys taking them and administering them know.
Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage (review) – Kimmage was a pro racer in the ’80s, and now a newspaper writer. This is a well written book, and is not a tell-all book, but rather a story of Kimmage and his few experiences with drugs as well as his experiences at the other end of the peloton from the stars. He did do an afterwards to the book for current printings that discusses the blood doping that emerged after he stopped racing. This book might tell you the least about doping in the sport, but is very good and shows why some riders might turn to it.
Marco Pantani by John Wilcockson (review) – This is collection of articles about the career of Marco Pantani. Worth reading if you like Pantani, but not much new information.
Man on the Run by Maunuel Ronchi - I still need to write a review. Very good book by Pantani’s manager. She became his manager after his ’98 Tour win, so is mostly about his life after the ’99 Giro where he was kicked out. It was her view of him as his life spiraled downward that cocaine was a major cause of. In this case the use of drugs in sports led to his use of dangerous recreational drugs. It also is very much about her involvement with the team and those politics.
LA Confidential - The Secrets of Lance Armstrong by David Walsh – Never read this one, and not sure if it can still be purchased. Controversial book about Lance Armstrong. Reveled that Lance had a professional relationship with Dr Ferrari, but that was hardly a secret before this book came out.
Reveled that Lance had a professional relationship with Dr Ferrari, but that was hardly a secret before this book came out.http://www.outbackbikers.com/
Posted by: Aixia300 | September 07, 2011 at 12:48 AM