In October, Random House Australia is excited
to bring you One Way Road, the thrilling story of internationally renowned Australian
cyclist Robbie McEwan.
In this heart-pumping autobiography Robbie takes
the reader into the race and onto the bike with him. Ride with Robbie as he pumps
his way through brutal conditions and hair raising sprints. Understand his insatiable
ambition and his thirst for the sport. This is the man who won his 2004 green
jersey with a broken back, having cracked a vertebrae in a crash early in the
race. Hear that story and others from one of the most competitive riders the sport
has ever seen. Unflinching and honest - just like the man himself, you will find
yourself compulsively reading this book.
Robbie McEwen is one of the most
successful road cyclists of the last 20 years, having achieved the rare distinction
of winning over 100 professional races, including multiple stages in the prestigious
Tour de France and Tour of Italy. At the Tour de France, he has taken the coveted
Green Jersey three times.
McEwen is renowned for being a forthright character,
a favourite among fans and respected by his competitors. Few cyclists have ever
approached the sport in such a detailed way, and few have been as competitive.
He now rides for Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team, still competing at the very
highest level.
Edward Pickering is a cycling writer, and deputy editor of
Cycle Sport magazine. He has reported extensively on the international road cycling
scene, including eight Tours de France. He is also the author of The Complete
Practical Encyclopedia of Cycling.
'One Way Road' is available
now.