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Autographed by Christoph Strasser hardcover edition in like new condition. Never read. Just sat on my shelf. Very minor shelf wear to the cover.
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- Title
- Strassers Road
- Author
- Christoph Strasser
- Publisher
- Octane Press
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1642340057
- ISBN 13
- 9781642340051
Today's most successful ultra-cyclist chronicles the highlights and setbacks of his experiences competing in and winning the Race Across America (RAAM), as well as setting multiple 24-hour world records. This autobiography by champion cyclist Christoph Strasser offers an intimate look at the sacrifices required to compete at the top level of the grueling sport of ultra-endurance cycling. The book also imparts the importance of savoring the journey. "The joy in reaching a goal lasts only briefly," Strasser says, "real satisfaction comes in the small daily steps on the way there."
"The book is not a motivational guide, but an open, honest biography with many insights behind the scenes of RAAM. Above all, I want to shed more light on my weaknesses, and the roadblocks I faced--because these ultimately led me to continually look for improvements. And I want to share my message that as a 'normal' person, you can achieve unimaginable things."
Strasser's Road: The Story of the Record-Setting Race Across America Winner goes beyond the usual sports biography; it offers life lessons about goals, achievements, and the many steps, joys, failures, and successes along the way.
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About the Author
Christoph Strasser is an Austrian ultra cyclist who is a five-time winner and record holder for the fastest time in the Race Across America.
In his youth he was quite active and enjoyed such sports as football. At the age of 18, he began to ride a mountain bike. In 2002 he took part in his first 24-hour cycling event. In 2005, at the age of 22, he became the youngest person to enter and complete the 'Race Across the Alps'. In the following years he won several more 24-hour races and in 2007 he set a new Austrian record in 24-hour cycling events by riding 950 km and became the youngest Ultra World Champion at the age of 25. In 2009, on his first attempt, he qualified for the Race Across America but had to quit due to health problems after 2400 km (at that point he was in 4th place).
On June 24, 2011, Strasser became the third Austrian after Franz Spilauer and Wolfgang Fasching to win the Race Across America.
Strasser repeated as the winner of the Race Across America in 2013, finishing the race in less than eight days (7 d 22 h 11 min), at an average speed of 15.6 miles per hour -- a new race record.
In 2014, Strasser won and set yet another record at the Race Across America, completing the race in 7 days 15 hours 56 minutes, at an average speed of 16.42 miles per hour.
On March 21, 2015, Strasser set a new record for the most distance ridden on a road bike in 24 hours, riding 556.856 miles (896.173 kilometers) at the former Tempelhof airport in Berlin.
He is currently living in Austria.
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