Shut Up, Legs!: My Wild Ride On and Off the Bike
Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn’t a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France―and wore the yellow jersey twice―Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing:...
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Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn’t a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France―and wore the yellow jersey twice―Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness.Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career. In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9781623365202 (1623365201)
ASIN: 1623365201
Publish date: 2016-05-03
Publisher: Rodale Books
Pages no: 272
Edition language: English