“I say this too, Mathieu. It is no secret, I root for Wout more than you, I’m even openly bummed he lost this race. But it is because Wout so often finds himself in an underdog position to yourself, it really is quite remarkable…your versatility and reliability makes you into a giant. I find it exciting when giants are slayed, but do not take it personally, and do not underestimate how much respect I have for the giants.”
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THE INTRODUCTION Stage 4 – AN EASY LIFE IS NOT FOR THEM
“For the great men and women we admire and remember—the heroes from any realm you choose—creature comforts are not enough. An easy life is not for them.”
THE INTRODUCTION: Stage 1 – WHEN CYCLING WAS KING
“I remember combining the pieces I saw and the pieces I heard of the 2010 Tour and how my imagination produced such a thrilling race based on the simple idea that the Grand Tours are the epics of modern day myth. And then I look at writings of people like Dino Buzzati, and I see a blueprint of how to stress and expound the gravitas of this sport. And so here I am, why not set out to follow in the footsteps of the giant journalists from cycling’s Golden Age?”
Cycling Odysseys 