Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer

This learned and wide-ranging book skilfully recreates a vanished world and resuscitates the reputation of one who might well be England's greatest cricketer

McKinstry captures the spirit of this thoroughly decent man, and also the spirit of the age where he dominated

Magnificent... A tender and intriguing picture of the man

It makes for excellent social history... McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness

Impressively researched... McKinstry does an excellent job recounting Hobbes' exploits

Read this and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again

Quirky, warped, enthusiastic and funny

Tour history is blended with anecdotes revealing the personalities and quirks of professional cycling

Genuinely funny

Made me chuckle

Hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes

An irreverent and funny take on cycling’s biggest race from a man who has seen it up close every year since 2003

I found his behind-the-scenes look at the famous race both highly amusing and telling in equal measure

Cycling at its best is fiercely cosmopolitan and internationalist, Boulting provides the kind of commentary the sport deserves, and will need if it is to fulfil its undoubted potential to reach out and grow

An entertaining read, rich in nostalgia and reminiscent of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch, this offers an insight into the power of obsession and how the beautiful game has changed. Moving and amusing