Philippe Gilbert: My Dream Year (Landelijk leven en hoevengids groot Kortrijk, 3) - Softcover

Philippe Gilbert; Stephane Thrion

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9020916246 ISBN 13: 9789020916249

Publisher: Editions Lannoo sa, 2012

Synopsis

Philippe Gilbert is the most famous Belgian road cyclist, and indeed, one of the most celebrated cyclists in the world. He was the first Beligan, and second person worldwide, to win all three of the Ardennes Classics races in a single year. He has also won a stage at the Tour de France among other races. 'Philippe Gilbert: My Year in Top Gear' documents his experiences in 2011, the most successful year of his career thus far in which he claimed 18 victories, along with the prsetigious Grand Prix Cyclist de Quebec award. It is a passionate account of his emotions, memories and anecdotes along the way, and his hopes to improve on that success in 2012. A must for all cycling fans.

About this title

Review:

'If you feel like putting a little bit of effort into a light and fluffy tale of a special season, you really should take 'My Dream Year' out for a spin. It's well worth the rough ride... Strengths: Getting a book-length account of a single season for a single rider is rare. Most of the time the true gems here aren't from the races themselves but the little things in between that add up to a more complete picture of a modern Belgian hero.' --Podium Cafe

About the Author:

This book has been created in collaboration with Stephane Thirion, journalist for 'Le Soir', Belgium's top francopohone newspaper.

About this edition

• Publisher: Editions Lannoo sa
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 9020916246
• ISBN 13: 9789020916249
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212