The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012290
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Europe • 1990s-2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs by Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle explores the pervasive doping in professional cycling, revealing athletes' experiences and the culture of secrecy surrounding it. The book details how riders navigated ethical dilemmas while competing at the sport's highest levels.
Informative
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
24,806 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle is widely praised for its candid and detailed account of doping in professional cycling. Readers appreciate its honesty and insider perspective. However, some criticize the repetitive narrative and question the reliability of Hamilton's revelations. Overall, the book offers a gripping insight into the Tour de France's darker side.
Who Should Read The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs?
A reader fascinated by sports scandals, cycling, or doping controversies would enjoy The Secret Race. Fans of Lance Armstrong’s War or Open by Andre Agassi will appreciate this behind-the-scenes look at competitive cycling and the lengths athletes go to for success.
24,806 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Europe • 1990s-2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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