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Hamilton's co-writer Daniel Coyle, also the author of "Lance Armstrong's War," distills meticulous research and hours of interviews with numerous individuals into a clear, gripping, unabashed expose' on cycling's lost decade of doping. It is an indictment of Lance Armstrong, to be sure. Any anti-doping official can read through this volume and find rule violation after rule violation. But it is also an indictment of the system.
Advertising Download Read Online. Info about the book Author: Tyler Hamilton. Series: Unknown. On the other hand it will be much better to read about him now that the whole world knows what he is like Hard because I will probably read how he got way with so much for all those years. Never understood the admiration. His bullying ways were so obvious plus he and his team mates all of a sudden became so good.
When he won the tour in I was happ It will be hard for me to read. When he won the tour in I was happy for him, but in he showed what a despicable man he was in the way he treated others, and yes I started to dislike him, which turned to disgust.
Just finished reading this book. I loved it. The world I thought I knew so much about Yes I knew about doping and expected Lance and his whole tam to have a trick where they could dope and not be found out turned out to be even worse! And yes I also wondered if lance would test positively, if the Tour de France would want the world to know.
I remember all those years that when I said something negatively about Armstrong, his fans who were always telling me. He has been tested times and never tested positive. But because he was a hero according to many they let him bully them. All those journalists that licked his ball. Now they are all apologizing for not doing their work. Back to the book. Great story although I did feel that Tyler was still making excuses about him doping.
Everybody did it. No that was not true. But the story he is telling is really important so kudos to him, and I respect Floyd Landis for finally being honest for a change. One of few that stood against Armstrong.
View all 14 comments. Sep 02, Steve rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction , sports , cycling-and-running. So glad I Yes, yes, my favorite bad weather cycling jacket is now a collector's item - a Tyler Hamilton Foundation eye-catcher that never ceases to attract commentary OK, OK, I had this on my to read shelf for many years, but every time I went to buy it I just couldn't Then, slowly, I started reading about pro cycling again I kind of felt like I'd run out of excuses But it was still well worth reading - - no, in reading this, I wasn't expecting a wealth of new material, but In that regard, it's a brave?
Fortunately, this is a very good book Yes, it sounds like Tyler Hamilton's voice, but it was a good move teaming with Daniel Coyne and, yes, it was interesting reading this to the extent I'd read his Lance Armstrong's War a number of years ago. To my mind, the strength of the book derives from its apparent honesty, which makes the telling a public baring of Hamilton's soul, and, one hopes, a significant catharsis.
It's painful Nicely done One strange thing, reading the book today, is that the ending feels temporally abrupt Of course, we today's readers know more about what came later, but all stories have to end somewhere. One wonders if newer or subsequent editions will contain some kind of aftermath or epilogue for folks who have followed the litigation, the players, and the sport A very good book.
I should have read it when it first came out. View 1 comment. Sep 07, Jonathan rated it it was amazing. Surprisingly well-written!
Tyler's voice doesn't come across as whiny or self-pitying. I remember watching these TdF mountain top finishes almost a decade ago, and it's fascinating to read about what was actually going on. The actual doping is the least of the story; the cloak-and-dagger machinery to pull it off is a page-turning thriller. That all the top guys doped isn't much of a story anymore, tho Surprisingly well-written!
That all the top guys doped isn't much of a story anymore, though it's interesting to read about how Armstrong did it more systematically and better than anyone else. And his surprisingly vindictive pursuit of Lemond, Hamilton etc. Sep 15, James rated it it was amazing. I'm an amateur cyclist, but follow international pro racing with great interest. Of course, the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs is a hot topic, and the author, Tyler Hamilton was one of the good guys with huge talent and heart I remember watching on TV for years.
I must be naive, because I thought it was all talent it wasn't and he was a hero of sorts to me. Then, like Icarus flying too close to the sun, he fell into the sea, and this is his tell all. It's not your typical sports mem I'm an amateur cyclist, but follow international pro racing with great interest. It's not your typical sports memoir; it's really more of a tragedy, and that's why the book should appeal to readers who aren't necessarily cycling fans.
I used to be a Lance Armstrong fan too. No more. I don't care how much money he raised for cancer awareness. I stopped following him on twitter. View 2 comments. Nov 20, Bren fall in love with the sea. That might be true in some cases, but in mine, as with many riders I knew, it was precisely the opposite. EPO granted the ability to suffer more; to push yourself farther and harder than you'd ever imagined, in both training and racing.
I must admit to being fascinated with this subject. And I found the book to really interesting in a rather unpleasant way. While I enjoyed reading it, it did sure paint Armstrong out to be an unmitigated jerk which he very well may be.
I've no idea. It also made me realize I know nothing about the world of sports. I have always known alot of doping goes in in fields like modeling and in Hollywood. Sports, particularly this sport, always struck me as the opposite. I am not a major fan or anything so I never asked myself how these guys were able to do what they did. This was for sure an eye opener.
It isn't a very long read and I'd say the writing is pretty good and seemingly authentic although honestly how in the world would I know? When this scandal broke, I remember I just could not believe that Armstrong, a cancer survivor would be this stupid, as to put this garbage in his body. The book sure opened my eyes and yes I would recommend it. Oct 25, Elyse Walters rated it it was amazing. My husband loved this book I love him I loved reading this book 'with' him First I feel like I have to make full disclosure; Before yellow wristbands, before Tour de France victories, before cancer, before the World Cycling Championships, even before the Olympics, I did not care for Lance Edward Armstrong.
When I bought this book, I did not believe that I would be swayed either way. Secondly, I used to be a huge Tyler Hamilton fan. I remember first reading about him when he won the NCAA cycling championships in and there was always something likable perha First I feel like I have to make full disclosure; Before yellow wristbands, before Tour de France victories, before cancer, before the World Cycling Championships, even before the Olympics, I did not care for Lance Edward Armstrong.
I remember first reading about him when he won the NCAA cycling championships in and there was always something likable perhaps even honest about him. After he failed the tests in I was not devastated but greatly disappointed. Since reading this book, I have come back to being a fan because he has chosen to speak out when many others have not and I find that admirable. I find the book well written.
Even with the co-author you get the sense that you are hearing Tyler tell the story. There are parts of it that are not perfectly linear as though it is a collection of recollections.
At one point while discussing the season he mentions seeing Bjarne Riis in and my first thought was, "He is a place where the critics will say his memory is foggy" thus discrediting the whole book.
As I read on I realized that in describing what was going on in Europe with drugs that his recollection of Riis was so precise that he used an incident from to describe what he learned in ' Although Mr. Armstrong does not come out well in the book, this is not a greedy attempt to, "Get Lance" as some people will say. In the times when he does point a finger at Armstrong he makes it very clear that Hamilton is pointing three at himself. He fully acknowledges that participating in this world was his choice because he opted to be professional a term meaning do what it takes i.
The story itself is very compelling and interesting even if you do not know much about professional cycling. It tells the story of what it is like to make it in the sport. Hamilton talks candidly about the sacrifices others, such as other riders and support personnel have to make in order to win a grand tour.
If you know something about cycling you will feel like you have been there among the brotherhood on a top level team. This is probably the only book Tyler Hamilton will write and I am glad that I read it. Sep 15, Kevin Hollins rated it it was amazing Shelves: kevin-hollins-recommended-books. After I closed the book after reading it in one sitting , my final thought was: even if half of it is a complete fabrication, I don't see how any open minded person could come away thinking that Lance hadn't doped.
But the really unsatisfying thing to think about isnow what? Every top ten finisher during those years was doped as well. Did that make it a level playing field? Some research indicates that different riders have different results from the same drug, so even that answer is unsatis After I closed the book after reading it in one sitting , my final thought was: even if half of it is a complete fabrication, I don't see how any open minded person could come away thinking that Lance hadn't doped.
Some research indicates that different riders have different results from the same drug, so even that answer is unsatisfying. How does the UCI, even if it were so inclined, find the "wronged" cyclist who truly deserves the jersey?
If there is a silver lining for those years, it is that those Tours got more Americans interested in cycling, and that interest created opportunities for younger racers who thankfully are racing in a much more drug-intolerant time.
As for Lance, he may be a narcissist at heart, but he's given hope to a lot of people at times in their lives when they really needed it.
My respect for Tyler who wrote great articles for VeloNews during those years has grown; it took courage for him to lay it all on the table. My respect for Lance has fallen, as again, even if half of what I read about his interpersonal skills is true, he doesn't sound like the Cincinnatus of cycling his early PR portrayed him to be. Perhaps by getting it all out there, cycling can more forward with a clean start.
If that happens, the uncomfortable subjects addressed in the book will have been worth it. Sep 15, Kalen rated it really liked it Shelves: reads. The Secret Race didn't tell me much I didn't already know about bike racing's dark side but it did fill in some details. You got a good teaser when Hamilton appeared on 60 Minutes, but take the time to read this book for more of the story.
Anyone who thinks that Lance Armstrong rode clean needs to read this book though to me it is less about Armstrong and more about the culture of the pro peloton overall. What Hamilton and Coyle do well where the subject of Armstrong is concerned is to draw a full picture of the rider.
People who don't follow the sport see smiling public Lance, fiercely-determined Lance on the bike. Anyone who follows the sport knows about the outbursts and the infamous "look" but The Secret Race creates a deeper profile, told by someone who lived in close proximity to Armstrong and even roomed with him.
The other thing the book does well is explain the complicity of the UCI, especially to those who may not be aware of this dark, dirty secret. Lots and lots of money was being made by lots and lots of people off the success of their golden boy. Hamilton included. Who knew?! A lot pro bike racers are pricks. The thing I still don't understand: How did Motoman get access to ride through the peloton? Was he working for the team in some official capacity beyond his unofficial capacity?
I can't just hop on a motorcycle and cruise through the peloton handing people things. The first edition of the novel was published in September 1st , and was written by Tyler Hamilton.
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