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Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic, and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business in collections of amazing and original writing about cycling. William Fotheringham disects Bradley Wiggins' transformation from track superstar to becoming the first Briton to win the Tour de France; David Millar discusses retirement and dark secrets as his friends' careers start to fade; Daniel Friebe uncovers the fascinating role statistics has to play in cycling; Jeremy Whittle follows Team Sky to assess the Lance Armstrong's legacy to the sport; and much more.

The Cycling Anthology volume three is the third in the series of original writing by some of the world's best cycling journalists. Volume three features Owen Slot, Jeremy Whittle (both The Times), Richard Moore (Slaying the Badger) and more.

Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport that lends itself to great writing. Some of the most famous and illustrious races were founded by newspapermen and The Cycling Anthology continues this tradition by bringing together the best in the business. Volume Two is a Tour de France special edition and features original and exclusive pieces by leading cycling writers. ITV reporter Ned Boulting looks at how the Tour made it to our living rooms and into our hearts; pro rider Daniel Lloyd lifts the lid on actually riding a Tour in 'A Domestique's Tale'; Jeremy Whittle examines why, despite drug scandal and infamy, the Tour still intoxicates us; and many more. Between them, they’ve covered hundreds of Tours de France and written dozens of excellent books and some have even ridden the Tour. Here, their work is showcased together.