Memories of the Peloton [Paperback]

Bernard Hinault (Author), Noel Henderson (Translator)

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After Greg LeMond, Hinault is probably the most famous contemporary bicycle racer in America. His autobiography will be read with interest by his fans and by those who follow cycling. Hinault loosely chronicles his extraordinarily successful career including five Tour de France victories and a World Championship. But more importantly he speaks his mind. He would be the first to admit that he is aggressive, stubborn, and outspoken, and that he has an ego the size of a truck. His comments on LeMond alone are worth the price of the book. Considering LeMond's tremendous comeback from his hunting accident and appendectomy and his incredible win of the 1989 Tour de France, it's a shame that Hinault is not still racing. The competition between these two former teammates would be fantastic. Highly recommended.
- Thomas K. Fry, UCLA Libs.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)

Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Vitesse Pr (October 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941950239
• ISBN-13: 978-0941950237
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,842,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for road racing fans., June 25, 2008

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Hank Rearden (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memories of the Peloton (Paperback)

One of the last great "all arounders" in the sport of bicycle road racing. In an era of specialists it the great riders of yesterday that are to really be appreciated. Huge on ego and never afraid to speak his mind Hinault was a giant on a bike. He gives you a look into what it was like to win not only the big tours but the spring classics that open each season. While drugs were used in his era for sure he and a handful of riders (Merckx, LeMond, Roche, Kelly, Fignon, etc..) will always be the measure of the greats in the sport. A very worthy read for those who relish the history, drama and courage it takes to race and with the great races of Europe.