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Review
The first superstar of British cycling ― Daily Telegraph
A fascinating read ― Sport
A legend of the sport... I got tired of people telling me I wasn't as fast as him -- Chris Hoy
Revelatory ― Mail on Sunday
This book is compelling... Dineen has explored all facets of Harris's character and gets right to the nub of a man who lit the fuse which ultimately led to today's cycling explosion in Britain. With enough attention to detail to satisfy the cycling afficionado and enough insight to engage anybody who has ever paused to consider the human condition, this deserves a wide audience. -- The Irish Post ― The Irish Post
From the Back Cover
‘He conquered his sport like no Briton had ever done, but then fell further into disgrace than anybody knew’
Five times world champion and double Olympic medallist, Reg Harris was the greatest sportsman of his age. But look beyond the surface and you find a darker, more complicated soul. Harris was driven by a single-minded ruthlessness both on and off the track, and was defined as much by his pursuit of money and women as that of sporting achievement. Despite his incredible success, he remained a man haunted by a past he could never fully outrun.
About the Author
Robert Dineen is a sports journalist with the Daily Telegraph. He has previously worked for The Times, The Sunday Times and GQ, and has won prizes in several prestigious competitions, including the Vogue Young Writer of the Year and The Irish Post Young Sports Writer of the Year. Robert, a keen cyclist, is 33 years old and lives in London.
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