Born to Ride
  • Published: 15 May 2013
  • ISBN: 9780224091916
  • Imprint: Yellow Jersey
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $39.99
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Born to Ride

The Autobiography of Stephen Roche

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The first full autobiography of Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche, who in 1987 defied all odds to win cycling's 'triple crown'


In 1987, Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche had an extraordinary year – the year to end all years.

June 1987: Winner of the Giro d’Italia
July 1987: Secured the yellow jersey at the Tour De France
September 1987: Victory at the World Cycling Championships in Austria

By winning the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and world championships in the same season, Stephen Roche defied all odds to win cycling’s ‘triple crown’.Born to Ride, his first full autobiography, takes this extraordinary year as the starting point to explore the rest of his life. He doesn't hold back as he examines the many ups and downs of his time on and off the bike, scrutinising victories, defeats, rivals, serious injury, doping allegations and agonising family breakdown. Beneath the charm and rare natural talent, Roche finally reveals himself as a smiling assassin - a master strategist who lives to attack.

‘One of the most riveting sporting biographies I've read’ Herald
  • Published: 15 May 2013
  • ISBN: 9780224091916
  • Imprint: Yellow Jersey
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $39.99
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About the author

Stephen Roche

Stephen Roche was born in Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland. As a road racing cyclist, over the course of 13 years, he recorded 58 professional career wins, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and the World Road Racing Championship, all of which he won in 1987. Since retiring Stephen has set up and built Stephen Roche Cycling Holidays and Training Camps, based in Majorca and worked as a commentator for Eurosport. Born to Ride is his first full autobiography.

Praise for Born to Ride

One of the most riveting sporting biographies I've read for ages

Herald

While most people focus on his famous year in 1987, it's often forgotten just how precocious a cyclist Roche was early on in his career…an entertaining read

John Whitney, Bike Radar

Fascinating…a compelling read

Cycling Shorts

The intimacy and tone of a fireside chat – possibly lubricated with a generous nightcap

Daniel Friebe, Outdoor Fitness

Highly recommended

Cycling World