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We Might As Well Win: On the Road to Success with the Mastermind Behind Eight Tour de FranceVictories

We Might As Well Win is a comprehensive look at the career of a pivotal figure in the sport of cycling. The book examines the methods and thought processes that contributed to the eight Tour de France victories, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by the mastermind behind these historic wins. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional cycling, showcasing the dedication, discipline, and strategic thinking required to excel at the highest level of the sport. more

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Johan Bruyneel
Johan Bruyneel

Johan Bruyneel is a renowned bicycle coach and manager, born on August 23, 1964. He is highly respected in the international cycling community for leading his teams to numerous victories, including multiple Tour de France titles. more

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“I’ve always had this idea that if you’re going to try something, if you’re going to expend that first big block of effort and energy to participate - whether it’s riding the Tour de France or applying for a new job or coaching your daughter’s soccer team - you might as well go ahead and give whatever else it takes to win, I mean, I’m going to be there no matter what, right? Why not go ahead and get the victory?”

“Let me tell you, though - there’s a huge difference between Flanders and Paris–Roubaix. They’re not even close to the same. In one, the cobbles are used every day by the cars, and kept up, and stuff like that. The other one - it’s completely different … The best I could do would be to describe it like this - they plowed a dirt road, flew over it with a helicopter, and then just dropped a bunch of rocks out of the helicopter! That’s Paris–Roubaix. It’s that bad - it’s ridiculous.”