The Climb

In this engaging memoir, Froome recalls his childhood in Nairobi, gives a vividly evoked account of his victory and doesn't attempt to gloss over the rivalry between the two Team Sky riders

Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year

Hard to beat for a top pro's perspective

Financial Times

Froome's story is an intriguing one

Richard Williams, Guardian

A brutally tough upbringing

Paul Kimmage

The key to (Chris's) success is his mental resilience. He might look like an unlikely strong man at first glance, but I wouldn't let that fool you. Beneath the surface there is a real fighter. He's a tough guy

Sir Dave Brailsford

Chris Froome is an absolutely phenominal athlete. It blows my mind how incredible his performances have been

Victoria Pendleton

Even though we don't see each other so much anymore he has lived in my dreams. He (was) wearing the yellow jersey every day and I almost felt I was wearing it myself

David Kinjah, Chris Froome’s former cycling mentor and coach, Safari Simbaz

Just a few years ago we did not have anyone who could podium, but now we have two cyclists who can win the Tour in consecutive years. It is a phenomenal achievement and what Chris has done is phenomenal

Sir Chris Hoy