{"product_id":"9781681775975","title":"The Hardmen: Legends and Lessons from the Cycling Gods","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbrace and revel in the stories of the toughest cyclists of all time, told by The Velominati, originators of \u003cem\u003eThe Rules\u003c\/em\u003e.  Read and get ready to ride . . . \u003c\/p\u003e In cycling, suffering brings glory: a rider's value can be judged by their results, but also by their panache and heroism. Prepared to be awed and inspired by Chris Froome riding on at the Tour de France with a broken wrist or Geraint Thomas finishing it with a broken pelvis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In \u003cem\u003eThe Hardmen\u003c\/em\u003e the writers behind cycling superblog Velominati.com and \u003cem\u003eThe Rules\u003c\/em\u003e will tell the stories and illuminate the myths of not just the greatest cyclists ever, but the toughest. From Eddy Merckx to Beryl Burton, and from Marianne Vos to Edwig Van Hooydonk, the book will lay bare the secrets of their extraordinary and inspirational endurance in the face of pain, danger and disaster. After all, suffering is one of the joys of being a cyclist. Embrace climbs, relish the descents, and get ready to harden up. . .","brand":"Pegasus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139761848560,"sku":"9781681775975","price":26.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681775975_p0.jpg?v=1763695405","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681775975","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}