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The World of Cycling According to G
- Narrated by: Tom Blumberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
From Geraint Thomas, winner of the 2018 Tour De France.
Like no other cycling book, from no other rider - Britain's cycling star shares his unique take on the world of cycling.
Sit back or saddle up as double Olympic gold medallist and multiple world champion Geraint Thomas gives you a warts and all insight into the life of a pro cyclist. Along the way he reveals cycling's clandestine codes and secret stories, tales from the peloton, the key characters like Wiggins, Hoy and Cav, the pivotal races and essential etiquette.
Geraint Thomas is treasured for treating his sport just as the rest of us see it: not a job but an escape and an adventure. He's been with Team Sky since its inception, and is one of our most successful and gifted track and road riders, but Geraint reminds us that getting on the bike still puts a smile on your face and fire in the legs like nothing else.
Funny, informative, diverting and droll, this is a joyful celebration of the world of cycling.
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- Philip Cooper
- 24-02-19
Just a bunch of anecdotes.
It's a collection of anecdotes that are in no particular order. I was hoping for a more structured autobiography.
The narrator mispronounces some key words which can be quite grinding to listen to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-05-17
Collection of notes
Although much of this book provides an interesting insight into pro cycling, there is very little that is revelatory. The book also lacks any narrative, it is more a collection of notes divided into chapters based on subjects
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-11-15
Geraint gives you a great read
Even if you have no idea about the cycling world just reading about the life of a Welsh Olympic champion is very interesting.
Recommend this for anyone who likes cycling
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- mr
- 25-11-15
Fun, interesting and irreverent look at cycling.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, it's not your typical cycling autobiography. for a start it's not really an autobiography. It does what it says on the cover - it gives Geraint's view on a load of cycling topics through some fun stories.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
G Force.
Any additional comments?
I like riding bikes!
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- H. Bacon
- 09-11-15
Dull narration nearly killed me!
Not the most thrilling of reads by any stretch. However, the narration pushed this firmly into the 'when will it end!?' camp. I think I may have marked this more harshly than (say) Froome's book on account of G's entertaining and funny personality that exudes when he's collared for a few words on telly - so perhaps I was expecting a bit more. Unfortunately, it's a bit 'blah'. I often listen to these sort of books (Mo Farah was another one) where I wonder what exactly I was expecting at the end... he's an elite athlete that trains a lot... perhaps there's not much to say!
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- Jonny
- 05-11-15
An interesting insight into G's world
Humorous at times, insightful look at performing at the highest level in professional cycling.
The only slight criticism was that it seemed to end abruptly. I'd have quite happily listened for another hour or two.
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- Matrix
- 01-11-15
inspiring and humorous
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. Great detail into the world of cycling told with a laugh at every turn.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The World of Cycling According to G?
Descriptions of clothes, feeds, and teammates.
Have you listened to any of Tom Blumberg’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Description of cycling in the Welsh valleys.
Any additional comments?
Could have listened in one go had i the time.
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- W4rpd
- 24-02-24
Interesting insights into pro cycling with some funny stories to boot
Well read and very easy to listen to. If you’re a cyclist and watch the TDF once a year, this will definitely appeal.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-01-23
Great Insight
Very informative, personal account of life in professional cycling. Focused mainly upon the Tour, we good listen
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- Stephen
- 01-06-22
He’s trying so hard to be funny that it takes away from the content
Almost every sentence is him trying to be funny or witty. It’s genuinely unbearable to listen to.
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