Hey cyclists. Can you provide recommendations for inspirational books? My lovely friend badly injured her leg about 18 months ago and, because of the severity of the metalwork repair, she has had to make the decision not to push her limits off road. I am looking for a good cycling/mountainbiking r…

Not cycling, but fun reads about athletes… Running with Sherman (about a guy training/racing with a rescued donkey) Boys in the Boat (story of the 1936 US Olympic rowing team) The first one in particular was very relatable - present day, a real person, and a badly neglected donkey, both of whom n…

second for “boys in the boat”, reads like a movie script most inspirational book I’ve ever read is “Fearless” by Eric Blehm. about Seal Team 6 operator Adam Brown. has an endless stream of twists and turns that are truly motivational favorite sports related novel is “once a runner” by john parker

I read a lot of mountaineering and thru-hiking stuff because there aren’t a lot of cycling books like this. I should write one… ETA: Ultra running too

Sadly, the most obvious example in this genre comes from a now disgraced Texan… The following website also showcases some notable stories. BBC Wales - BBC Wales - The sportsmen who overcame adversity to excel in their sport The Netflix documentary about the Transcontinental race might also pique …

Ah yes, I think I have a copy of this somewhere. Thank you for the reminder!

Thanks folks, a few suggestions there to look into :slight_smile:

Check out titles by Dervla Murphy and Anne Mustoe. Well written books by normal, inspiring women. Murphy’s " Full Tilt" is a particularly good read. Sadly, both of them are no longer with us. Also worth a mention is Jane Tomlinson.

+1 for Fearless Boys in the Boat is also very good

Pretty sure the Vegan Cyclist broke his leg at the end of one of his Impossible Routes. I don’t have a great recollection but I’m pretty sure he talks about the injury and the emotional toll with his typical positive outlook. You should be able to find all of this on YouTube.

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mcneese.chad December 8, 2023, 1:15pm 2

I don’t know if there are any similar ones mentioned here, but you may find one in the book topic.

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