Yeah, that's him then. Didn't know he wrote for the Times

The book's interesting as an exposé of the poor treatment and pay of the ordinary peleton riders, the punishing schedule and the consequent inevitability of drug use (mostly amphetamines in his day).

Posted By: BerlinCanary on March 4th 2007 at 08:52:54

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Fascinating interview with an absolutely top bloke... (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Mar 4, 00:48:57
- Edit: forgot to add the link! (d'oh) (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Mar 4, 00:49:31
  - The interviewer, Paul Kimmage: is that the Irish pro-cyclist who wrote "Rough Ride"? (n/m) (Other Football) - BerlinCanary, Mar 4, 00:56:38
    - As opposed to Paul Kimmage the anti-cyclist? (n/m) (Other Football) - Tomblander, Mar 4, 08:46:44
      - Yes (Other Football) - BerlinCanary, Mar 4, 08:53:33
        
        I agree. Not up to your usual standards, Tomby! (n/m) (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Mar 4, 08:56:06
    - Yes, I think so (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Mar 4, 01:28:08
      - Yeah, that's him then. Didn't know he wrote for the Times (Other Football) - BerlinCanary, Mar 4, 08:52:54
        
        Yeah, he's mentioned plenty of anecdotes when doing cycling-related pieces... (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Mar 4, 08:55:33
        
        Indeed; tragic (Other Football) - BerlinCanary, Mar 4, 09:11:29
        
        Yes: would be fascinating to know... (Other Football) - thebigfeller, Mar 4, 09:17:33

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