The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs
Description
This insider account plunges into the dark underbelly of professional cycling, revealing the pervasive culture of doping and deception that defined an era. Through candid interviews and personal testimony, the narrative exposes the ruthless pursuit of victory, the moral compromises made by athletes and their teams, and the immense psychological toll of competing at the highest level. It offers a rare glimpse into the world of elite cyclists, their struggles with performance-enhancing drugs, and the complex relationships forged in the crucible of competition. The story culminates in a courageous act of witness, aiming to uncover the hard truths behind the sport's most celebrated and controversial figures.
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paperback
Bantam
Published May 7, 2013
322 pages
ISBN: 9780345530424
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs by Tyler Hamilton.