Froome: The ride of his life

R35.00

1 in stock

Author: Michael Vlismas

Format: Medium Softcover

Condition: Very Good

From the day he joined a ramshackle cycling club made up of orphans and street children from Nairobi, Chris Froome had his sights set on greatness.

 Froome: The ride of his life chronicles Froome’s journey from dusty Kenyan mountain tracks to the historic roads of the world’s most famous cycling race and his victory in the 100th Tour the France in 2013.
 
It’s a journey that begins under the mentorship of his friend Kenyan cyclist David Kinjah. It’s the story of a boy with an unrelenting drive to follow his dream, which took him first to South Africa and ultimately Europe, where he was recruited into the ranks of the top pro cycling teams.
 
Despite his challenges – early underachievements as a professional, the tragedy of his mother’s death, and the inquisitional scrutiny about performance enhancing drugs dogging the sport – Froome emerge as a man apart as he sought relentlessly to capture road cycling’s holy grail.
 
From Africa to the Alps, from the Safari Simbaz club to the Champs Elysees, this is the story of Africa’s greatest cycling achievement.

 

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Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,

Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.

Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.

Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.

Book Formats

Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm

Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm

Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm

Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm

Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm

Froome: The ride of his life

R35.00

1 in stock

1 in stock

Author: Michael Vlismas

Format: Medium Softcover

Condition: Very Good

From the day he joined a ramshackle cycling club made up of orphans and street children from Nairobi, Chris Froome had his sights set on greatness.

 Froome: The ride of his life chronicles Froome’s journey from dusty Kenyan mountain tracks to the historic roads of the world’s most famous cycling race and his victory in the 100th Tour the France in 2013.
 
It’s a journey that begins under the mentorship of his friend Kenyan cyclist David Kinjah. It’s the story of a boy with an unrelenting drive to follow his dream, which took him first to South Africa and ultimately Europe, where he was recruited into the ranks of the top pro cycling teams.
 
Despite his challenges – early underachievements as a professional, the tragedy of his mother’s death, and the inquisitional scrutiny about performance enhancing drugs dogging the sport – Froome emerge as a man apart as he sought relentlessly to capture road cycling’s holy grail.
 
From Africa to the Alps, from the Safari Simbaz club to the Champs Elysees, this is the story of Africa’s greatest cycling achievement.

 

Delivery Options

Build a Bundle

To save on shipping you can buy books and when you are ready, you pay for the shipping and we send all your books at once.

Paxi (Pep to Pep)

Standard Bag R60: delivery within 7 – 9 days to a Pep near you.

Pudo (Locker to Locker)

We will send your package to the nearest locker of your choice.

Collection

Collect your package in Doornpoort, Pretoria.

Description of book condition:

Description of book condition:

New – Brand new and unread book.

As New – A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.

Very Good – Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.

Good – Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.

Fair – Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.

Worn – Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a “reading copy”). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.

 

Beskrywing van boeke se toestand:

Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.

Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,

Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,

Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.

Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.

Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.

Book Formats

Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm

Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm

Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm

Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm

Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm

 

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