One of the best cycling books there ever was. So well written and such deep research -- Edward Pickering, editor of Rouleur and author of The Ronde: inside the World's Toughest Bike Race A beautifully written, vivid portrait -- Scotsman, on Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal Well written and well researched -- Cycling World, on Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal A fascinating illustration of a richly gifted but deeply flawed character * MSN Ireland * Magnificent -- Matt Dickinson, The Times A superlative biography as well as social and sporting history * Observer * One of the best books about cycling * Irish Times * 'Masterpiece' is arguably an over-used word, but if ever a book was deserving of such a description, this is probably it * Washing Machine Post * A well-researched biography . . . painting a consistent picture of this all-too-human character from Rostock * Cycling Plus * Richly researched and sympathetically written . . . extensive, thoughtful * TLS * This biography peels back the layers of not just a legendary cylist, but an interesting character -- Joe Laverick, Cycling Weekly Terrific . . . comprehensive -- Best of 2022, Cycling Plus
