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Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography Hardcover – 2 Jun. 2016

by Chris Boardman (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,049 ratings
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Chris Boardman is the 2017 winner of the Cross Sports Cycling Book of the Year for his autobiography Triumphs and Turbulence.

‘The true inspiration was that Olympic gold won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I was so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley Wiggins

You may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists.

Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic track gold, the world hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow jersey in the Tour de France – were the spark that started the modern era for British cycling. His endeavours both on and off the bike have made him the founding father of current golden generation – without him there would simply be no Hoy, Wiggins or Cavendish.

It is a story full of intrigue: from Olympic success, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree and the insanity of the Tour de France. Chris became a legend for his combination of physical ability and technical preparation, almost single-handedly taking British cycling from wool shirts and cloth caps into the era of marginal gains. Indeed, after his career on the bike ended, a new chapter began as the backroom genius behind GB cycling. As head of the R&D team known as The Secret Squirrel Club, Chris has been responsible for the technical innovations that made the difference in 2012 and developed Boardman Bikes, which has become the country's bestselling premium bike range.
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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Ebury Press
  4. Publication date
    2 Jun. 2016
  5. Dimensions
    15.88 x 3.05 x 24.13 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9780091951757
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0091951757
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"A genuinely humble man who, over the last thirty years, has played a pivotal role in the success story of British cycling" (Dr Steve Peters)

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The long-awaited autobiography from the father of modern British cycling

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0091951755
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Press (2 Jun. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780091951757
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0091951757
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 3.05 x 24.13 cm
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Customers find this autobiography engaging and well-crafted, particularly enjoyable for cycling enthusiasts. The book is well-written with humor throughout, and one customer notes it provides good insight into the world of cycling. Customers appreciate the author's honesty and self-deprecating style, with one review highlighting his role in developing equipment for British Cycling.

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71 customers mention ‘Readability’71 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic and fun read, particularly for cycling enthusiasts.

"...A really good book, a phenomenally accomplished cycling professional and a truly good man." Read more

"...Accessible, honest and candid, this was a perfect vacation read." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book .It is a simple and honest account of his career and of the inter twining with his personal life ...." Read more

"...office / managerial turn which I found tiresome but on the whole, a great book about a legenadary cyclist." Read more

36 customers mention ‘Insight’36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and deeply interesting, with fascinating stories that make it a great autobiography for cycling.

"...It is well crafted, well written, highly informative and insightful, frank, brutally and honestly introspective for a self confessed very private man..." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book .It is a simple and honest account of his career and of the inter twining with his personal life ...." Read more

"...Well written, with lovely comedic passages nestled among an interesting account of a person's hard work and determination, and how along with the..." Read more

"Great read of a household name and his multiple careers and the transition between them...." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Humor’18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it well-written and entertaining throughout, with one customer specifically noting its Liverpool self-deprecating wit.

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"...Well written, with lovely comedic passages nestled among an interesting account of a person's hard work and determination, and how along with the..." Read more

"...A good read , and very funny at time . Well worth a read." Read more

"...This book is well worth a read and it will make you laugh and gulp times ." Read more

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Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting that the author writes like he talks on television.

"...I can't recommend it highly enough. It is well crafted, well written, highly informative and insightful, frank, brutally and honestly introspective..." Read more

"...Gary Imlach for his help on editing the book and it is definitely well written and presented without losing the essence of Boardman speak which is..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the cycling knowledge in the book, with some describing it as the best by a cyclist, and one noting it provides good insight into the world of cycling, while another highlights the author's role in developing equipment for British Cycling.

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"...career, his work afterwards as a TV pundit, his role developing equipment for Britsh Cycling and the creation of the Boardman Bikes brand...." Read more

"...which I found tiresome but on the whole, a great book about a legenadary cyclist." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's honesty, with one customer noting it feels like a personal narration.

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"...Accessible, honest and candid, this was a perfect vacation read." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it well crafted and engaging, with one customer noting how it holds their attention throughout.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A modest man, a monumental step changer in British cycling history & an excellent read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 October 2016
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    I admire and respect Chris Boardman enormously and his book and his writing is everything and so much more than I was worried that it wouldn't be. Having read most of the autobiographies written by professional cyclists and regarding and respecting the public persona of Chris so highly, I really wanted to like, enjoy and learn more from his book. I can't recommend it highly enough. It is well crafted, well written, highly informative and insightful, frank, brutally and honestly introspective for a self confessed very private man. It is also interesting, funny and self deprecating, amusing and inspiring.

    Chris Boardman's observations of all those events and people around him and the window he opens on the collective impact and achievement of so many meticulously researched and hard crafted and hard fought for marginal gains, makes this book one that I enjoyed reading every single page of. A really good book, a phenomenally accomplished cycling professional and a truly good man.
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  • Steve
    4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting, no-nonsense read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2016
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    Covers Boardman's whole active cycling career, his work afterwards as a TV pundit, his role developing equipment for Britsh Cycling and the creation of the Boardman Bikes brand. Accessible, honest and candid, this was a perfect vacation read.
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  • PEDRootes
    5.0 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2016
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book .It is a simple and honest account of his career and of the inter twining with his personal life . You can see Mr Boardman growing up as the chapters roll by as he accepts he did not always get it right,or see things correctly,in the past. I liked his recollections of his views on the people he met and how he adjusted some of them as he progressed his career . He credits Gary Imlach for his help on editing the book and it is definitely well written and presented without losing the essence of Boardman speak which is consistent throughout.
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  • Dan Rough
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2016
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    Not one who reads biographical books, generally, my interest in cycling led me to Chris' book. Well written, with lovely comedic passages nestled among an interesting account of a person's hard work and determination, and how along with the contributions of those around him, he was able to achieve some incredible things.

    Recommended!
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  • Keith Foskett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2018
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    I remember Boardman's career when I was growing up, although my lack of understanding regarding cycle racing meant I didn't really appreciate it. Reading now about that day in the Tour de France when he blew away the oppostion in that time trail, and all his other achievements, it all makes sense.
    There's sections in the middle / late part of the book where his career takes an office / managerial turn which I found tiresome but on the whole, a great book about a legenadary cyclist.
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  • Kije
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read, but Chris avoids any controversy.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2019
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    It just about holds your attention. He doesn’t go deep on all subjects and occasionally you are left asking questions concerning the era during which he was in the pro peleton. He avoids any real controversial issues, although you get tbe feeling he must have been exposed to what was going on, though not involved. Reading between the lines you get the feeling it was a very bumpy road but typical of his calm exterior the book seems to smooth out the really rough stuff. Just enough interest in it to finish it.
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  • Juice Free
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Honest & Interesting Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2016
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    A good book, well written and easy to read. As expected Chris gives an insight into the highs and lows of his career but additionally a view into the early days of 'marginal gains' and possibly the first real attempt to move bike training forwards!

    A must read for fans of British cycling but also for those interested in how the sport has been pushed forward.
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  • Andy W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not (yet another…) book detailing all the results from a pro career, it’s far more interesting than that
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 September 2016
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    This is not (yet another…) book detailing all the results from a pro career, it’s far more interesting than that : it’s the progression of Boardman’s career through amateur rider – Olympic hopeful – pro rider – Hour record holder – tech consultant to BC – bike manufacturer – TV pundit.

    All phases are illustrated by anecdotes, but it’s all self-deprecating and dryly humorous, it shows how shambolic and unprofessional things are underneath the surface success
    And there’s a lot of insight and psychology in here – Boardman could easily have been a senior director of an international company in different circumstances and opportunities.

    One of the things Boardman repeats in the book is how little he and Peter Keen knew about aero – Lotus knew about aero, but knew nothing about bikes or human dynamics, they suggested super-aero positions that a cyclist could no way adopt in practice to actually produce power : but get the two to meet in the middle…

    Boardman shows extensively though how open he was to new ideas, not closed-off by the fact that it had been done a certain way for decades and that was the only way to do things.

    So when we get on to Secret Squirrel club and going down to Southampton Uni windtunnel it all reaps dividends for BC track squad – but the mind games of actually getting those riders to buy-into the results of the research project are intriguing too.

    Excellent read.
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  • Paul
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 August 2016
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    Great read and insight into a sporting legend
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