Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography Audiobook (Free)

‘The accurate inspiration was that Olympic precious metal won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I had been so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley Wiggins

You might know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists.

Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic monitor gold, the globe hour record, repeatedly claiming the yellow shirt in the Tour de France – about Triumphs and Turbulence: My Autobiography were the spark that started the modern era for British bicycling. His endeavours both on / off the bike have made him the founding dad of current golden generation – without him there would simply become no Hoy, Wiggins or Cavendish.

It is a story full of intrigue: from Olympic achievement, to the famous duels with Graeme Obree as well as the insanity from the Tour de France. Chris became a star for his mix of physical capability and technical preparation, almost single-handedly acquiring English cycling from wool t shirts and cloth hats into the era of marginal increases. Certainly, after his career on the bike ended, a new chapter started as the backroom genius behind GB bicycling. As head from the R&D team known as The Secret Squirrel Club, Chris has been in charge of the technical innovations that made the difference in 2012 and created Boardman Bikes, which includes become the country’s bestselling superior bicycle range.