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Laura Trott and Jason Kenny: The Inside Track Hardcover – 10 Nov. 2016

by Laura Trott (Author), Jason Kenny (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 507 ratings
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Shortlisted for the Cross Sports Award Cycling Book of the Year

10 gold medals don't come easy...

First comes the graft. Thousands of hours on the pedals, forever turning left, following that black line round, pushing your body harder than it is designed to go. Then comes the sacrifice. All familiar pleasures stripped away in search of perfection. Then the pain. Muscles burning, stomach churning, an ache in the bones. To pull all of this together to achieve an Olympic gold is impressive; to be part of a couple doing this in the same sport is rare; to do it ten times between you is unprecedented.

Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, Britain's most successful female and male Olympians, invite us into their world, on to the boards of the velodrome and down the back straight of British pro cycling to give us the inside track on what it takes to become a champion.

This is the story of the races that gripped a nation; one of sprints and pursuits, tactics, mind games, medals and trials; of being so tired you collapse by the side of the track, so out of form you can't finish a practice session; of what goes through the mind of an Olympian as they power towards the finish line; and of how a boy from Bolton and a girl from Cheshunt became the best in the world, while finding in each other the perfect partner.

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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Michael O'Mara
  4. Publication date
    10 Nov. 2016
  5. Dimensions
    15.24 x 3.05 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1782437967
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1782437963
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A well-timed and very readable joint biography from cycling's 'golden couple' (Road cc)

Excellent (Veritesport.org)

Book Description

The official autobiography of the Rio Olympics' golden couple. Through an integrated narrative Laura Trott and Jason Kenny retrace the steps of a journey to gold-medal success at the Rio Olympics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael O'Mara; First Edition (10 Nov. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1782437967
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782437963
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 3.05 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 507 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
507 global ratings

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Customers find the book an insightful and great read into one of the best sporting couples. They also appreciate the humor.

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Customers find the book entertaining and easy to read.

"A very easy read of any sporting autobiography. Usually I don't like the 2 person format of the autobiography, but in this case it works very well...." Read more

"...That said, this is a delightful, bubbly, honest portrayal of themselves by two of Britain's star athletes, and any aspiring athlete of any..." Read more

"This is a great book. I had bee looking to buy it for a while but then found it really cheap via other sellers. I think it was £3...." Read more

"...It is especially fun to re-watch the Olympic races after reading the personal memories of them.Great book!" Read more

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Customers find the book's content great, inspiring, and hilarious. They also say it provides an excellent insight into cycle track racing.

"Excellent insight to cycle track racing, with all the snot, sick, blood, and tears. I liked the way it was written." Read more

"This book is a great insight into one of the best sporting couples...." Read more

"...Laura Kenny have written this book with honesty and offering fascinating insight into the sport and their private lives...." Read more

"...Interesting to understand the different approaches to high-pressure environments. Loved that it was a hardback. Definitely value for money." Read more

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Customers find the book witty, charming, and enjoyable. They also say it's written very well.

"...Not only are these hilarious but they are so normal making the couple more likable...." Read more

"...Told with honesty and humour, I thought this was a great read" Read more

"I couldn't put it down, it was witty, informative and inspirational to read about their lives on and off the track...." Read more

"Truely inspiring and Inspirational.Excellent read and quite hilarious.Highly recommend for sports fans!" Read more

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K. G. A. Alavi
5.0 out of 5 stars Normal people, great athletes, and a great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2016
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A very easy read of any sporting autobiography. Usually I don't like the 2 person format of the autobiography, but in this case it works very well. Partly because of the differences between Laura and Jason. Despite both being Olympic level cyclists and extremely dedicated to their sport, but personality wise they are very different apart from the opposites attract saying it works for the book as you get two perspectives on everything.

When I read the first chapter I knew this was going to be a good book. They talk about not only how hard the training is but how specific the training is for their event, they both admit that put them in another event and all the fitness is not carried over. They seem to make a very charming and likable couple. the book concentrates on how they got their in sports/cycling, their early years, their preparations and of course Olympic glory. The book is shared out pretty evenly. I have to say I was in stitches a points of the book about Jason's couple stories from a "lads" point of view. Trust me guys everyone of us could relate in or previously in a relationship could relate to this. Not only are these hilarious but they are so normal making the couple more likable. I really have to give props to Jason if I printed stories and home situations as he did I would be slapped silly (well sillier). He is a brave man. This a very enjoyable read I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for insight into to mind and life a great athletes, celebrities living their life, or simply just looking for something good to read.
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2101bob
4.0 out of 5 stars The World of Cycling Champions
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2017
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One needs to be a world of cycling insider to fully appreciate this autobiography. The writing assumes readers know which events are what, when and where they happened and so on, as the narrative both skips back and forth at times and never describes the exact nature of the numerous track competitions (in particular those making up the Omnium). It can therefore be highly confusing during the high-tension chapters, relating the feelings of Jason and Laura between races at events like the Rio Olympics.
That said, this is a delightful, bubbly, honest portrayal of themselves by two of Britain's star athletes, and any aspiring athlete of any discipline ought to gain an insight into what it takes to become a top medalist. Being totally dedicated, to the exclusion of almost every other aspect of "normal" life, isn't easy and the Kennys provide an excellent view of what it is like to be "different". It works because time is heavily contracted, and readers are spared the hours, and indeed years, of training. Jason and Laura make light of this aspect, because they both simply love being on bicycles, and this book is all about their own personalities rather than how the actually did it. Unless one already knew how good they are, there are few clues in the writing, which invites one into their slightly strange world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent insight to cycle track racing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2024
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Excellent insight to cycle track racing, with all the snot, sick, blood, and tears. I liked the way it was written.
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MH1986
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, best getting used as condition is fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2017
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This is a great book. I had bee looking to buy it for a while but then found it really cheap via other sellers. I think it was £3. It really does surprise you at how much they have to go through physically in order for their body's to perform that way. It's a good read for anyone interested in cycling or jut these 2 as a pair. It's also quite easy to follow as they are both speaking throughout the book. A free Sample is a great way to see what it's like. If definitely recommend buying from the other seller and getting a second hand one as the condition was as good as new for less than half the price
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Suz
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 September 2020
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Nice read about this couple
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JoanieC
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2017
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I was keen to read this autobiography as Laura Trott and Jason Kenny always come across as a thoroughly nice ordinary couple who love cycling. When I started reading I hoped it would touch on their personal lives as well as cycling and I wasn't disappointed. I was particularly interested in reading about Laura as she lived in Cheshunt and also attended the secondary school where I was a secretary for many years. What a pity I left the year before Laura started as I would have liked to have got to know her. I really enjoyed reading this book which opened my eyes to many aspects of competitive cycling and can wholeheartedly recommend it.
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Colin C Deans
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the most Gripping
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2017
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Much as I am a fan of them both, the book was disappointing. I did not like the style at all and got a bit bored of it to be honest.
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Richard W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sporting Class
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2022
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This book is a great insight into one of the best sporting couples. It goes into deep length to show you what it takes to win gold alongside balancing family life.
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BK Kendall
3.0 out of 5 stars It's a decent read but was hoping for more. ...
Reviewed in the United States on 26 February 2018
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It's a decent read but was hoping for more. Especially their training and in race. More in line with Victoria.
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