Born to Ride: The Autobiography of Stephen Roche

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The first full autobiography of Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche, who in 1987 defied all odds to win cycling's 'triple crown' In 1987, Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche had an extraordinary year - the year to end all years. June 1987- Winner of the Giro d'Italia July 1987- Secured the yellow jersey at the Tour De France September 1987- Victory at the World Cycling Championships in Austria By winning the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and world championships in the same season, Stephen Roche defied all odds to win cycling's 'triple crown'.Born to Ride, his first full autobiography, takes this extraordinary year as the starting point to explore the rest of his life. He doesn't hold back as he examines the many ups and downs of his time on and off the bike, scrutinising victories, defeats, rivals, serious injury, doping allegations and agonising family breakdown. Beneath the charm and rare natural talent, Roche finally reveals himself as a smiling assassin - a master strategist who lives to attack. 'One of the most riveting sporting biographies I've read' Herald

Stephen Roche was born in Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland. As a road racing cyclist, over the course of 13 years, he recorded 58 professional career wins, including the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and the World Road Racing Championship, all of which he won in 1987. Since retiring Stephen has set up and built Stephen Roche Cycling Holidays and Training Camps, based in Majorca and worked as a commentator for Eurosport. Born to Ride is his first full autobiography.

Fascinating...a compelling read * Cycling Shorts * One of the most riveting sporting biographies I've read for ages * Herald * While most people focus on his famous year in 1987, it's often forgotten just how precocious a cyclist Roche was early on in his career...an entertaining read -- John Whitney * Bike Radar * The intimacy and tone of a fireside chat - possibly lubricated with a generous nightcap -- Daniel Friebe * Outdoor Fitness * Highly recommended * Cycling World *