A really good read which gives an insight into the very confidant Mr Cavendish from the Isle of Man. He wears his heart on his sleeve and pulls no punches when he describes his experiences from his early love of cycling right up to his fantastic Tour de France of 2008 and then the subsequent disappointment of the Olympics in Beijing a month or so later. It's a shame the book is a few years old as it would be nice to read about his subsequent membership of Team Sky, his world championship win and all of the other high points of a fantastic career, but there is some great insight into the world of professional cycling from Cav's point of view. Overall, a highly recommended read which I found difficult to put down. Surprisingly well written for by the Fastest Man on Two Wheels. Given the schedule pro cyclists have I expected this to be ghostwritten and a little dry but Cavendish is passionate about everything he does and it comes through in his account of the 2008 TDF and other races that year. His upbringing is woven into his tale as well. This is a great book for those interested in a behind the scenes look at pro cycling. I found it very motivational about life in general too.
Nice narration. As fast as he rides, really. some of the races he describes keeps you gripped!
—skeeter
Written from the heart, a change from the standard autobiography.
—nickynack
Perhaps not a four star book but a five star cyclist.
—SageMeadows
