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SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020
Magic Spanner
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020
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Description
Product details
| Published | 20 Jul 2020 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781472979537 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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Carlton is never lost for words, whether commentating or writing. A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times
Ian Cleverly, Rouleur
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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
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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
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Carlton's commentary never fails to bring a bike race to life, he has to be the Dalai Lama of all TV commentators
Mick Bennett, Tour of Britain Race Director
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There's never a dull moment working with Carlton... I do try to keep him under control
Joanna Rowsell-Shand MBE, Double Olympic Team Pursuit Gold Medallist and multiple World Champion
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Kirby pulls back the curtain to reveal behind-the-scenes antics from cycling's Grand Tours, laying bare the hilarious, leftfield and downright bizarre moments that covering the sport brings.
The Herald















