“I discovered when I went all out, when I put 100 percent of my energy into some intense, impossible task - when my heart was jack-hammering, when lactic acid was sizzling through my muscles - that's when I felt good, normal, balanced.”
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The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs
This book delves into the clandestine practices and ethical breaches that have plagued the Tour de France, offering an unflinching look at the doping culture and the cover-ups that have occurred within the sport. The author provides an insider's perspective on the intense pressure to win at any cost, revealing the personal sacrifices and moral compromises made by cyclists and their teams. more
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