{"product_id":"9781473521780","title":"The Racer: Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is it really like to be a racer?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? What happens to the body during a high-speed \u003ci\u003echute\u003c\/i\u003e? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? What sacrifices must a cyclist make to reach the highest levels? What is it like on the bus? In the hotels? What camaraderie is built in the confines of a team? What rivalries? How does it feel to be constantly on the road, away from loved ones, tasting one more calorie-counted hotel breakfast? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Millar offers us a unique insight into the mind of a professional cyclist during his last year before retirement. Over the course of a season on the World Tour, Millar puts us in touch with the sights, smells and sounds of the sport. This is a book about youth and age, fresh-faced excitement and hard-earned experience. It is a love letter to cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Adult Trade Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175194575088,"sku":"9781473521780","price":14.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781473521780_p0.jpg?v=1763601949","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781473521780","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}