Icons: My Inspiration. My Motivation. My Obsession. | Agenda Bookshop Skip to content
20-50
A01=Bradley Wiggins
Age Group_Uncategorized
Age Group_Uncategorized
Author_Bradley Wiggins
automatic-update
Category1=Non-Fiction
Category=BGSA
Category=WSQ
COP=United Kingdom
Delivery_Pre-order
Format=BB
Format_Hardback
Language_English
PA=Temporarily unavailable
Price_€20 to €50
PS=Active
softlaunch

Icons: My Inspiration. My Motivation. My Obsession.

Hardback | English

By (author): Bradley Wiggins

With a foreword by Eddy Merckx

The world of professional cycling is fraught with fierce competition, fervent dedication and unerring ambition, and only a handful of competitors reach iconic status. Among them is Sir Bradley Wiggins - a man uniquely placed to reflect on the history of this remarkable sport and its unforgettable titans.

In Icons, Wiggins takes the reader on an extraordinarily intimate journey through the sport, presenting key pieces from his never-before-seen collection of memorabilia. Over the course of his illustrious career, he amassed hundreds of items - often gifts from its greatest and most controversial figures. Each reflects an icon, a race or a moment that fundamentally influenced Wiggins on both a personal and professional level.

By exploring the lives and achievements of 21 of the sport''s key figures - among them Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Miguel Indurain and Tom Simpson - Wiggins sheds new light on what professional cycling demands of its best competitors. Icons lauds their triumphs, elucidates their demons and sheds light on the philosophy and psychology that comprise the unique mindset of a cycling champion.

See more
Current price €23.99
Original price €29.99
Save 20%
20-50A01=Bradley WigginsAge Group_UncategorizedAuthor_Bradley Wigginsautomatic-updateCategory1=Non-FictionCategory=BGSACategory=WSQCOP=United KingdomDelivery_Pre-orderFormat=BBFormat_HardbackLanguage_EnglishPA=Temporarily unavailablePrice_€20 to €50PS=Activesoftlaunch

Will deliver when available.

Product Details
  • Format: Hardback
  • Weight: 270g
  • Dimensions: 191 x 240mm
  • Publication Date: 18 Jun 2019
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780008338862

About Bradley Wiggins

Sir Bradley Wiggins grew up in Kilburn in London. He won the World Junior Pursuit title before going on to win eight Olympic medals including five golds spanning five games and seven World Track Championship titles. In 2012 he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France. He was awarded the OBE in the 2005 New Year''s honours list and the CBE in 2009 before being knighted in 2012. He currently lives in the north-west of England with his wife Cath and their two children Ben and Isabella. Herbie Sykes is a British sports journalist and writer specializing in the history of road bicycle racing. His fourth book The Race Against the Stasi won the Cycling Book of the Year at the Cross British Sports Book Awards and was nominated in the outstanding general sports writing category. In addition it was among the Observer sports books of the year.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we'll assume that you are understand this. Learn more
Accept