Breaking the Chain: Drugs and Cycling: The True Story

by Willy Voet

Overview

Cocaine, amphetamines, EPO, heroin—all these are now considered not optional but necessary—not to win, but just to compete in the Tour de France. Details of how these drugs are obtained, mixed together to make cocktails, administered and concealed are all included in this graphic and uninhibited account by a fomer competitor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780224061179
Publisher:	Random House UK
Publication date:	08/01/2002
Series:	Yellow Jersey Cycling Classics
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.40(d)

Editorial Reviews

A moving and spirited account of lying and cheating on behalf of some of the biggest names in cycling.” — Independent

“Breaking the Chain provides a unique account of drug abuse in cycling... a memorable book.” — New Statesman

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