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On Sunday 22 July, Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider ever to win the Tour de France. It was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication and a vision begun with the creation of Team Sky. This is the inside story of that journey to greatness.Sky’s the Limit follows the gestation and birth of a brand new road racing team, which is the first British team to compete in the Tour de France since 1987. Team Sky, as it is known, since it is to be backed by the satellite broadcaster Sky, set out on the road to Tour de France glory in January 2010.With exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews, Sky’s the Limit follows the management and riders as they embark on their journey - from their first training camp and team presentation in December 2009, all the way to the moment that Bradley Wiggins achieved what many had long thought impossible: a British rider from a British team winning the Tour de France.
How did the formation of Team Sky and the strategic development of British cycling talent culminate in the historic 2012 Tour de France victory? Richard Moore, an established cycling journalist, utilizes exclusive access to the team's management and riders to document the organizational and athletic evolution of the first British road racing team to compete in the Tour de France since 1987. The narrative examines the logistical challenges, training methodologies, and internal pressures required to transform a nascent squad into a championship-winning entity.
What You Will Find
The text provides a detailed, journalistic account of the professionalization of British cycling, offering readers a clear view of the mechanics behind a high-stakes sports organization. Its focus on internal team dynamics and strategic planning makes it a valuable resource for those interested in the operational side of elite road racing.
Page Count:
379
Publication Date:
2012-08-02
Publisher:
HarperSport
ISBN-10:
0007450125
ISBN-13:
9780007450121
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