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Le Métier
The Seasons of a Professional Cyclist
Le Métier
The Seasons of a Professional Cyclist
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Description
This is the latest edition of this on-going and unique collaboration between professional cyclist Michael Barry and photographer Camille J. McMillan. It's an honest, thoughtful and sometimes touching look into the life, trials, tribulations and triumphs of a cycling domestique - they are the servants to the team's success, above any individual glory.
In the third edition, which will also include new photographs from McMillan from the 2012 season, Barry incorporates a new epilogue on the changes in cycling during his 14-year career. This period has been one of significant transition. As Barry has ridden on a number of teams with different national backgrounds, different management styles, different budgets and different approaches to racing he has a unique and complete perspective.
His latest reflections capture the evolution in the peloton, the changing etiquette and respect within the group and the increasingly diverse cultural structure.
Product details
| Published | 08 Nov 2012 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Extent | 264 |
| ISBN | 9781408181676 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Illustrations | Atmospheric reportage photographs throughout |
| Dimensions | 240 x 190 mm |
| Series | Rouleur |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Books about the nature, rather than the history, of professional cycling are rare, and much thought has gone into this one
Guardian
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Le Métier has arguably raised the standard of what is achievable
Brian Palmer, The Washing Machine Post
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Rouleur is to bike magazines what National Geographic is to nature photography
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