''Humble and very funny'' - Ned Boulting
''Essential reading for any -ape rider'' - Daniel Friebe, co-host of The Cyclist Podcast
An Everyman dropped into the world of Supermen... Can this amateur cyclist complete L''-ape du Tour?
Tadej Pogacar has 7% body fat, Chris Froome''s resting heart rate is 30bpm, Mark Cavendish reaches sprint speeds of over 50mph. They''re super-human cyclists who ride 3,500km over 21 stages across the Alps and Pyrenees as a matter of course.
James Witts is 45 years old, fatty deposits have begun to nestle on his back and he has a penchant for craft ale. He also rides a little. But not a lot. In his job as cycling journalist, however, he does have unparalleled access to the world''s best riders and their expert support staff.
Which got him thinking: could spending time with the pros, discovering the training, gear and nutritional tricks of the trade, transform this back-of-the-pack
