Anquetil, Alone The legend of the controversial Tour de France champion
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Biographical note
Paul Fournel is a French writer, poet, publisher and cultural ambassador. He was awarded the Prix Goncourt for short fiction for Les Athlètes dans leur tête. His Besoin de Vélo (translated into English as Need for the Bike and Vélo) is a classic cycling text, in which he describes himself as the Proust of the chute. Anquetil, Alone is translated by Nick Caistor.A wonderful little book about a great man
- Tim Krabbé, author of The Rider,
At last the coolest of champions gets the biography he deserves
- Richard Williams,
If you don't know Fournel, then you're missing out, if you don't know Anquetil, then you don't know cycling.
- David Millar,
An unconventional take on a fascinating character. This is not your standard cycling biography - and all the better for it.
- Gary Imlach,
What a wonderful book Paul has written. It's is one of the most powerful cycling books I've ever read - certainly the best biography.
- Michael Hutchinson,
Evokes the mysticism which surrounded Jacques beautifully
- Herbie Sykes,
A magnificent book
Le Monde
A beautiful story
Le Figaro
A profound essay
Libération
Praise for Vélo:
Joyous. Destined to become a classic
Road.cc
One of the loveliest pieces of writing about cycling
Cyclingtips
Praise for Need for the Bike
'Paul Fournel is the real deal. In his carefully cadenced prose poem...he shares a passion for the sport matched only by his love of language.
Bicycling
A fascinating mix of bicycling memories, observations, and experiences the author has gathered during a lifetime of cycling ... This very personal book, doled in short, easily digestible doses, packs a meal that ultimately satisfies deeply
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