Table of Contents

Foreword by Sean Kelly
Amissa Bongo
GP Marseillaise
UAE Tour
Tour De Langkawi
Strade Bianchi
Tirreno Adriatico
Milan Sanremo
Catalunya
Paris Roubaix
Flanders
Cro Race
Turkey
Amstel Gold
Liege Bastogne
Liege Romandie Switzerland
Yorkshire
Giro Finale
Tro Bro Leon
California
Tour De France The Grand Depart
Tour – Finale
Tour VTT Mountain Bikes
Tour Of Britain
Vuelta… Rest Days
Norway
Montreal
World Champs
Lombardia
National Hill Climb
Tour Du Faso
Six Days Ghent
Zwift
Tuvalu Coconut Cup

Promotional Information

Eurosport’s legendary commentator Carlton Kirby takes us all on a tour of the professional cycling race year.

A companion title to his bestselling Magic Spanner, this witty, affectionately written book takes fans into cycling's less familiar, often wonderfully bizarre corners.

About the Author

Carlton Kirby is the principal cycling commentator for Eurosport and has covered the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España among many other cycling races. He has worked in broadcasting for over thirty years over which time he has accumulated legions of loyal fans who are drawn to his witty and, at times, excitable style. @carltonkirby

Reviews

Entertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read from a clever writer
*Phil Liggett MBE*

Working with Carlton is a rollercoaster ride. Occasionally scary but always a lot of fun. Much like his books
*Jo Rowsell, multiple World and Olympic Champion*

The tales, stories and experiences from Carlton engross you, it’s almost as if you were there with him in person. Guaranteed to give you a good chuckle!
*Hannah Walker, cycling broadcaster*

Listening to Carlton Kirby for the first time is like a cyclist doing their first sticky bottle. Before you know it, it's an unescapable and pain-relieving habit
*Benji Naesen, Lanterne Rouge Cycling podcast*

Carlton Kirby is a legend in the world of cycling. This book is a must for all fans of the sport. Get ready to snort with laughter
*David Hunter @cyclingmole*

Carlton's calls are more unique, energy-filled, and entertaining than any I have heard. I am sure you'll find the same in this book
*Chris Horner, America's most recent Grand Tour winner*

Carlton is the ultimate cycling story teller. He has the ability to make big wins legendary. He is a joy for cycling fans globally!
*Iljo Keisse, seven-times Six Days of Ghent winner*

If races went off on as many tangents as Carlton does during commentary they would be 500km long! ... But working with Carlton on broadcast is like getting a sticky bottle!
*Robbie McEwan, three-time Tour de France green jersey winner*

Entertaining... Carlton shows no sign of running out of amusing anecdotes... A worthy sequel that will give his fans more of what they like.
*Road.cc*

It is an experience that any professional cycling fan cannot afford to miss
*Yorkshire Magazine*