Fallen Angel by William Fotheringham

[Vapin' Joe]

If you have a branch of The Works near you they are selling this for three quid. My local store had loads of copies in today. For those not familiar with the title it is the story of Fausto Coppi, bound to be a good read as Fotheringham is one of the best cycling writers around.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

It's a good read.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

wot threebooksmcginty said ^^^

 

[jazzkat]

+1 wot they said^^

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Not read this book but +1 to Fotheringham's writing prowess & Thanks for the heads up SJ.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Lunch break at work sorted for a few days.

£3 well spent.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

It's not so much about the bike - more about his other "activities"

 

[Hyslop]

Thanks for that,another for the bookshelf then!

 

[EltonFrog]

My local branch of The Works didn't have it, but you can order it online for free collection at your local store and get 10% discount with the online code TODAY10.

 

[Globalti]

Wouldn't you just love to stick someone like Coppi on a modern bike and send him up Alpe D'Huez with Froomey, Nairo, Bertie and Nibbles, the latter two riding clean,obviously.

 

[Paulus]

I have read the book, it is very good.

Seconded what Globalti says, It would be good to see what some of the old time greats could do on modern bikes.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

...It would be good to see what some of the old time greats could do on modern bikes.

They'd have to give up the fags and booze first if they want to stand a chance.

 

[Hyslop]

They'd have to give up the fags and booze first if they want to stand a chance.

Either that or give the rest a packet of Capstan and a bottle of whatever!

 

[EltonFrog]

I have just finished reading this book. Blumen good read so it is. Thanks for the recommendation @Smokin Joe

 

[Basil.B]

I got a copy, not got round to reading it yet though.