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***SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 – CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR***
Prepare to be entertained as legendary Eurosport cycling commentator Carlton Kirby shares his tales from the road, taking you behind the scenes of the world’s greatest cycle races.
‘A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times’ Ian Cleverly, Rouleur
‘Carlton Kirby is no ordinary cycling commentator, so it is not surprising that this very entertaining book is no ordinary Grand Tour on a bicycle. A very enjoyable journey for everyone’ Phil Liggett MBE, NBC Tour de France commentator
‘Carlton Kirby’s infectious enthusiasm, wine tips and Shakespearean joy for inventing words makes every stage of a bike race a must-watch event’ Matt Butler, i newspaper
With a candid authority that comes from over 25 years commentating on the world’s biggest cycling races, legendary Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby isn’t afraid to tell it like it really is. Witty, outrageous and often outspoken, Magic Spanner is an insider’s view of life on cycling’s Grand Tours, including the Tour de France, Giro D’Italia, Vuelta a España and the classics, all delivered in the inimitable style for which Carlton has become globally famous.
Peppered with hilarious anecdotes of life on the road with Tour legend Sean Kelly, Carlton gives us an expert, behind-the-scenes view – one that the average fan rarely gets to see or hear about. As well as sharing his various bugbears (including crazy spectators in mankinis to the more serious issues of rider safety), Carlton also lifts the lid on team strategies, and delves into some of cycling’s more questionable ethics.
Delivering a mix of expert opinion and trademark wit, Carlton covers the funny, the serious and the more bizarre moments on the professional cycling caravan.
Author Biography
Carlton Kirby is the principal cycling commentator for Eurosport and has covered the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana 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 unique and, at times, excitable style. Known by some as the ‘language mangler’ and for his ‘Kirbyisms’ (occasional strange musings about not just cycling but the very fabric of life), loyal listeners have set up a Twitter account of his humorous comments: Things Carlton Says, saidcarlton. Carlton's own Twitter account is carltonkirby
Robbie Broughton is the co-founder and managing editor of Ride Velo, an online magazine that covers features, profiles, product reviews and news from the professional cycling world.
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