Sticky Bottle: The Cycling Year According to Carlton Kirby

Legendary commentator Carlton Kirby takes us on a year-long global schedule of professional cycling races, from the Spring Classics to the Grand Tours and World Championships, including lesser-known and bizarre races such as Tour de Langkawi, Flanders‘ Scheldeprijs, The Red Hook Crit in New Jersey, and the UKs National Hill Climb Championships. Along the way, he shares great cycling stories from the past and encounters near-death experiences in a biscuit factory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A captivating and delightful journey through the world of professional cycling, "Legendary Commentator Carlton Kirby's Professional Cycling Race Year" takes readers on an unforgettable adventure. Written by Phil Liggett MBE and Rouleur, this captivating book offers a unique perspective on the sport, combining humor, insight, and unforgettable anecdotes.

From the majestic Grand Tours to the iconic Spring Classics, Carlton Kirby's professional cycling race year takes readers on a global journey. With his inimitable wit and a wealth of captivating stories, Kirby takes us to the lesser-known, bizarre, and challenging races, including Tour de Langkawi, Flanders' Scheldeprijs, The Red Hook Crit in New Jersey, and the UK's National Hill Climb Championships.

Throughout the book, Kirby shares his experiences and insights into the world of professional cycling, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the sport's biggest events and the personalities that make it so unique. From his appearances in blockbuster action movies to his adventures in buying an octopus at auction and getting lost in a storm on a sacred Catalonian mountain, Kirby's stories are both entertaining and informative.

But "Legendary Commentator Carlton Kirby's Professional Cycling Race Year" is not just about the sport itself. It is also a tribute to the enduring spirit of cycling and the passion of its fans. Kirby's infectious enthusiasm for the sport is evident in every page, and his stories will inspire and delight readers of all ages and levels of cycling expertise.

In conclusion, "Legendary Commentator Carlton Kirby's Professional Cycling Race Year" is a must-read for anyone who loves cycling, sports, or simply enjoys a good story. With its entertaining and informative content, this book offers a unique perspective on the world of professional cycling and will leave readers eagerly anticipating Kirby's next adventure.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472994592