In pursuit of glory

By Bradley Wiggins

Subjects: Biography, Cyclists, Athletes, biography, Great britain, biography, Bicycle racing

Description: Bradley Wiggins is the son of a professional cyclist. He first competed at twelve, and immediately knew that this was what he wanted to do for his career. By the age of twenty, he won his first Olympic medal, in Sydney, before turning to professional road cycling in 2001. This honest and compelling account of his life and career not only reveals the sheer hard work required to get to the very top, but also provide a fascinating and controversial insight into the sometimes murky world of cycling.