SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR.
Being the fastest cyclist in the world at the start line means nothing if your mind isn’t strong enough to get you to the finish line
In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe – in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes – breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours
But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasn’t just trying to conquer the road
As he prepared his body for this ultra-endurance world record attempt, Leigh realized that he would have to confront deeper problems to make it to the finish line
Although test results showed that he already had the physical ability of an elite athlete, something was holding him back: his troubled mind
With the support of psychologists and sports science experts, Leigh confronted the past that had left him with vulnerabilities he would need to understand and overcome in the pursuit of performance
Then, cycling for 14 hours a day, from the west coast of Portugal to the edge of Siberia, he embarked on far more than just a physical journey
The Race of Truth is the remarkable true story of personal transformation against the clock, and the astonishing feats we can accomplish when we face up to our deepest fears
Style No9781837991402
OccasionCasual
ColourYELLOW
SKU Config23320Acttkwp
Colour AlternativeBlack
Country of OriginChina
GenderUnisex
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