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I agree on the Cav books. Based solely upon the evidence of how appeared after stages on the telly, I always regarded him as the most enormous horses' ass. However, reading the books explained a lot, what he did to get to where he is now and revealed his incredible determination and focus. He deserves what he has achieved. He was a real gentleman on Sunday at ToB, making sure he'd spent time with all the kids swarming around his bus, he's been that kid.
I still wouldn't want to be in the way after he's lost a stage though.
Indeed. We waited for hours for him after a stage of last year's ToB. He sat in the car and completely ignored the kids waiting for him, before rushing into his hotel. All the other riders were really friendly. I can't say that I have much time for him, particularly after his petulant outburst at the Olympics. He might be a great rider, but not a great role model.
My daughters will lap up the Laura/Kenny book though - she's a great role model for aspiring female cyclists.
Why shouldn't they release an autobiography?
If people want to read it, they will. If people don't want to read it, they won't.
I've read Cav's autobiographies. (Yes... two! Horror! And he's still racing!) They were interesting - gave me an insight into pro racing, and into Cav's mindset. I'm glad that he released them when he did, rather than waiting till he retired.
People get upset about the weirdest things. It's very strange.
Whilst I don't feel as strongly about it as SuperPython seems too; I've never really understood why sports people think its ok to release autobiographies when they're still competing.
Fair enough someone else makes that decision for them to cash in on their popularity, but they still ok it; which to my mind shows them up for what they are.
I could read Boardman all day because of what he's given back to cycling, and continues to do so. I might consider reading about these two when they've done even half of what he has.
Isn't it sweet. What a lovely couple.
Ugh.
Better hope they never break up or anything, that's a lot of books that will need burning as well as a road to rename.
Kenny is drafting behind Trott who could have sold loads of copies of her autobiography compared with him.
I don't know why my comment appeared twice. Ironic, in the circumstances.
Does this mean I only save half as much money by not buying it as I would have done by not buying separate autobiographies? I feel cheated.
Does this mean I only save half as much money by not buying it as I would have done by not buying separate autobiographies? I feel cheated.