Sir Chris Hoy

Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoyâ??s incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his countryâ??s greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words.

The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller - now also a Sunday Times bestseller in paperback WINNER of the Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards A Sunday Times best biography of the year 'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.' - Sally Nugent'A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally sad story into a life-enhancing one. The overall message is one of hope.' - The Times'It's just stunning; funny and beautifully written' - as heard on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show'A candid, sad yet ultimately life-affirming book. There is a thread of gratitude that runs far deeper than performative celebrity humility.' - Guardian-------- Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with them, how to make them count.Last year, he faced another life-changing moment. He found out that the ache in his shoulder was in fact a tumour, and that he had Stage 4 cancer.He will be living with this disease for the rest of his life.In this memoir, Chris shares the next phase of his extraordinary life with exceptional bravery. He looks over the challenges he has faced thus far, and the ways he has taken them on. With his wife Sarra and their young children by his side, he shares how he has used these experiences to find ways to focus on the moments that matter, showing us how to do the same.--------What readers think:'Honest, inspirational and beautifully written.' ????? 'A must read for anyone facing adversity in their lives, or indeed anybody who needs to put positivity back into theirs.' ????? 'This has really helped me navigate my own cancer journey. Thank you Chris!' ????? 'I already had a sense of pride when I bought this book. It turned out to be everything I had hoped it would be.' ????? 'What a man. Such an inspiring read - read it over a weekend. Couldn't put it down.' ?????

'Chris is someone I've always looked up to. A true role model.' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winnerAn invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability, which will help them achieve peak performance.Full of practical advice, this book includes information on:* Strength conditioning to improve your performance * Targeted training plans to focus on strengthening weaker areas * Bike care & maintenance* Riding different terrains & environments * Road cycling skills & safety The book will also help you explore your five key abilities of cycling fitness, defined as the maximum effort you can maintain for the following periods of time:* 6 seconds (max sprinting) * 30-60 seconds (sub-max sprinting) * 3-5 minutes (VO2 max) * 1 hour (zone of transition)* Several hours (long steady distance riding) This book is training toolbox to structure bespoke sessions to improve these five facets of performance. How to Ride a Bike also features diet and weight loss advice, the psychology of cycling, and stories and anecdotes from Sir Chris Hoy's Olympic track career.Full of helpful and inspiring advice for those getting on a bike for the first time in a while, along with plenty of tips and tricks for seasoned cyclists looking to take it up a notch, this is a book for beginners and pros alike.

The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller WINNER of the Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards A Sunday Times best biography of the year 'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.' - Sally Nugent'A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally sad story into a life-enhancing one. The overall message is one of hope.' - The Times 'It's just stunning; funny and beautifully written' - as heard on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show'A candid, sad yet ultimately life-affirming book. There is a thread of gratitude that runs far deeper than performative celebrity humility.' - Guardian-------- Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye. In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is miniscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with them, how to make them count.Last year, he faced another life-changing moment. He found out that the ache in his shoulder was in fact a tumour, and that he had Stage 4 cancer.He will be living with this disease for the rest of his life.In this memoir, Chris shares the next phase of his extraordinary life with exceptional bravery. He looks over the challenges he has faced thus far, and the ways he has taken them on. With his wife Sarra and their young children by his side, he shares how he has used these experiences to find ways to focus on the moments that matter, showing us how to do the same.--------What readers think:'Honest, inspirational and beautifully written.' ????? 'A must read for anyone facing adversity in their lives, or indeed anybody who needs to put positivity back into theirs.' ????? 'This has really helped me navigate my own cancer journey. Thank you Chris!' ????? 'I already had a sense of pride when I bought this book. It turned out to be everything I had hoped it would be.' ????? 'What a man. Such an inspiring read - read it over a weekend. Couldn't put it down.' ?????