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Mastermind: How Dave Brailsford Reinvented the Wheel
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- Narrated by: Richard Moore
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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Coach Dave Brailsford has been responsible for bringing British cycling to world dominance, overseeing victories in the 2012 and 2013 Tour de France. This behind-the-scenes look at his career considers his management style, psychology, and philosophy, focusing on his response to doping and other crises during his term at the helm of Team Sky. Cycling writer (and able, if sedate, narrator) Roger Moore looks at Brailsford's response to these challenges, including his reliance on confidants and management manuals. A short but intimate look at an elusive figure making a major dent in the sports world today.
Summary
Dave Brailsford has spearheaded the track cycling revolution in Britain, helping turn the nation into a superpower. He is also head of Team Sky and oversaw Bradley Wiggins' victory at the 2012 Tour de France. But who is the man behind the mask?
This is a portrait of one of the most enigmatic presences in world sport; an exploration of his background, a unique insight into the formation of his methodology and an analysis of how he has forged a new path in a sport riven with controversy.
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- Yaacov
- 19-08-22
Very interesting book
An intersting insight into what it takes to run such an empire of a team, And great to hear the late Richard Moore's voice.
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- SGibbens
- 13-10-15
Ok for the price
I paid less than £2 for this. I think that's a fair price I certainly wouldn't have wanted to pay any more.
For me this is worth a listen but doesn't contain the detail I would like.
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- Sam
- 14-01-22
Great content, interesting insights
I'm a big cycling fan but didn't know much about Brailsford until listening to this. it's great to know what he's like behind the scenes to link to what you're watching on TV.
Could have outsourced the narration for a bit more enthusiasm but it's not as bad as other reviews make out.
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- Victoria S.
- 05-10-21
A very interesting listen
an interesting look into the world of British cycling and the surrounding doping controversy. Well worth a listen
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- Nicholas
- 01-01-15
Brilliant short book
This was an excellent short insight into the man and the hidden mechanics of the team. Well worth a listen.
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- Jessica D. Pollock
- 30-01-23
I’ve never even watched cycling and I loved it!
I was hoping to get a little more insight into the Marginal Gains theory - this isn’t the book I expected, but loved! :)
Really interesting!
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- J.Clear
- 26-04-15
...A Great Insight....
Superb insight into the man who helped reinvigorate a sport and inspire an activation of cyclists
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- John
- 16-11-15
Dave Brailsford
Dave Brailsford Mastermind
Very interesting background to amazing success.
A true manager / coaching legend
Interesting listening.
Could have been longer
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- I
- 14-09-15
hmmm
not really the insight into sir dave that you'd expect especially based on the title
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-08-18
disappointed
The narrator monotonous voice made an average listening in to a disappointment!
I was expecting a bit more insight into specific events and riders, only the surface was scratched.
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