Author:Bill Strickland
Lance Armstrong’s surprise announcement in 2008 that he would return to cycling to raise global awareness about cancer prompted widespread speculation about performance-enhancing drugs, the validity of his past victories and his true motivations.
In Tour de Lance, Bill Strickland follows Armstrong’s 2009 return to racing from January’s Tour Down Under in Australia to the Tour de France in July and asks what drives someone to step back into the glare of the spotlight after walking away from adulation. Is it ego? Is it boredom? Why is it that we love a comeback?
Strickland’s second-to-none knowledge of the cycling world makes Tour de Lance a compelling look at both the sport’s complex dynamics and one of the most celebrated – and controversial – cyclists of our time.
A masterly piece of reportage stuffed with expert insights into the Tour's Byzantine tactics
—— Book of the Week , Independent on SundayThe definitive inside account of one of the great sporting comebacks of all time
—— Dan Coyle, author of Lance Armstrong's WarLike a scientist admiring a rare species, Strickland provides probably the most complete and exhaustive exposure of this extraordinary athlete
—— Cycling WeeklyBrilliant. A moving, witty and refreshingly honest account of what sport can and can't do for those not born to be champions
—— Richard BeardGutsy and funny
—— Daily TelegraphRecommended for anyone who has ever struggled with fitness, body shape and life in general
—— Church TimesSearing honesty
—— Daily TelegraphA different class... superb insight
—— Linda Maher , Sunday Business PostCompelling, entertaining and woven together with particular style and grace... O'Gara is up with the greats
—— Dave Hannigan , Evening EchoHe should be commended for his frankness. It certainly defines this tome in contrast to the usual drudgery of rugby autobiographies
—— James Corrigan , IndependentSince so many sports efforts in this genre tend to reveal very little, a memoir like O'Gara's, one with real bite and new insight, makes for a markedly refreshing read. The book is laced with fleshy anecdotes. All make for bona fide eyebrow arching, giggle-inducing, page turning stuff
—— Dermot Keyes , Munster ExpressIt is to O'Gara's credit that his autobiography remains true to his personality. It is a compellingly candid read... There is a sense of singularity about O'Gara that takes him into places others find uncomfortable... few men walk the walk better than Munster and Ireland's No. 10
—— Vincent Hogan , Irish IndependentThis engrossing book sails straight between the posts
—— John O'Donnell , Irish TimesArguably the best Irish book of the year... told with flawless skill
—— Malachy Clerkin , The Sunday TribuneThe perfect present for any rugby fan. It shows the goldfish-bowl aspect to life as a modern-day sporting legend and gives an insight into what it's like on the inside looking out
—— Irish IndependentWhether you are a rugby fan or not, this book is likely to please... This honest autobiography will provide an intriguing read for the Christmas period
—— South Tipp TodayCompelling reading
—— Richard Fitzpatrick , Irish Examiner
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