Angel of the Mountains: The Curious Life of Charly Gaul, Cycling's Forgotten Sup

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Angel of the Mountains by Paul Maunder The first English language biography of the enigmatic and reclusive cyclist from Luxembourg who won the 1958 Tour de France and then disappeared. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Maunders book is more than just a biography of the rise and fall of a complicated man . . . It is also a critique of the damage that myth-making and the media can do to an athlete; a study of what happens to a demigod when thrown from Mount Olympus The TimesCharly Gaul is a forgotten cycling legend. Once a household name across Europe, the diminutive Luxembourger won the 1958 Tour de France and the Giro dItalia twice. A unique rider, Gaul was supremely gifted at climbing and resilient even in the foulest weather. His pedalling style was smooth and swift, and he could set an unmatchable metronome rhythm on a mountain climb. Mozart on two wheels, was how one contemporary writer described him; another dubbed him The Angel of the Mountains.At the end of his cycling career Gaul disappeared, becoming a hermit living in a forest in Luxembourg. What drove Charly Gaul into a recluses life? In Angel of the Mountains, Paul Maunder seeks to uncover the truth about Gaul, his psychology and the circumstances of his withdrawal from society. In rediscovering Gauls enigmatic life, we find not only an unlikely hero but also a larger truth about the nature of sporting success. Author Biography Paul Maunder is the author of Rainbows in the Mud, a study of the world of Belgian cyclocross, and The Wind at my Back, a memoir on the connections between landscape, cycling and creativity. A graduate of the Royal Holloway creative writing programme, and the Faber Academy, Maunder lives in London with his family. Review Maunders book is more than just a biography of the rise and fall of a complicated man who was described as both generous and arrogant by those who knew him. It is also a critique of the damage that myth-making and the media can do to an athlete; a study of what happens to a demigod when thrown from Mount Olympus -- The Times Details ISBN1529429587 Author Paul Maunder Pages 320 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781529429589 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-20 Imprint Quercus Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 30 b/w images Audience General UK Release Date 2024-06-20 ISBN-10 1529429587 DEWEY 796.6092 NZ Release Date 2024-11-11 AU Release Date 2024-11-11 Subtitle The Curious Life of Charly Gaul, Cyclings Forgotten Superstar We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:160507849;

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