Cycling Maverick's Life

The Autobiography of a Modern British Cycling Icon: A Maverick's Journey

As a sharp, resourceful, and permanent outsider, Steve Cummings has determinedly blazed his own winning trail in international cycling for nearly 20 years. A maverick who defied the dominant teams, he has recorded a sequence of gloriously improbable victories, living and racing alongside the legends of the sport - Cavendish, Wiggins, Froome, Thomas, and others - about whom he has strong views and untold stories.

This autobiography of one of Britain's most successful international riders of the modern era takes the reader on a captivating journey. From Steve's earliest days as a junior, pounding across the flatlands of the Wirral, the narrative delves into his love-hate relationships with the British Cycling track cycling squad. It then follows his series of top-level breakaway victories in the Tour de France, Tour of Britain, and Vuelta a Españ a, showcasing how, rather than relying on outstanding physical talent, he developed his own strategies and training techniques to succeed against the odds.

The Break will be the first full-length account of the life and times of, in the words of ProCycling magazine, a 'universally popular and respected rider'. This gripping and revealing autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the world of professional cycling, as seen through the eyes of a maverick who defied the establishment and carved out his own path to success.

The narrative is a captivating exploration of the challenges and triumphs that have defined Steve Cummings' career. Readers will be taken on a thrilling journey, witnessing the determination, resourcefulness, and unconventional approach that have made him one of Britain's most successful international cyclists of the modern era.

Through this autobiography, Steve Cummings emerges as a complex and compelling figure, a true maverick who has left an indelible mark on the sport he loves. The Break promises to be a must-read for cycling enthusiasts and sports fans alike, offering an intimate and revealing look into the life and times of a true British cycling icon.

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