Overview
Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn't a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour De France--and wore the yellow jersey twice--Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness. Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career. In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.
Full Product Details
Author: Jens Voigt ,
James Startt ,
James Startt ,
Shaun Grindell
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
Edition: Library Edition
ISBN: 9781665298285
ISBN 10: 1665298286
Publication Date: 16 August 2016
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"[Jens Voigt's] hilarious, unique, instructive, always heartfelt stories from inside the peloton bring even more color to one of the most colorful careers in all of pro bicycle racing.-- ""Bill Strickland, editor-in-chief, Bicycling"""
[Jens Voigt's] hilarious, unique, instructive, always heartfelt stories from inside the peloton bring even more color to one of the most colorful careers in all of pro bicycle racing.-- Bill Strickland, editor-in-chief, Bicycling
Author Information
Jens Voigt is a German former professional road bicycle racer for several teams, the last one being UCI ProTeam Trek Factory Racing. Voigt has worn the yellow jersey of the Tour de France twice. His career achievements include winning the Criterium International a record-tying five times and a number of 1-week stage races, as well as two Tour de France stage victories. In September 2014, he set a new hour record. He lives in Berlin. James Startt is an American photographer and writer based in Paris. The European associate of Peloton magazine, he has covered more than twenty-five Tours de France and published the first English history of the great race, Tour de France/Tour de Force. James Startt is an American photographer and writer based in Paris. The European associate of Peloton magazine, he has covered more than twenty-five Tours de France and published the first English history of the great race, Tour de France/Tour de Force. Born and raised in Southampton, England, Shaun Grindell is an accomplished actor who trained at the Calland School of Speech and Drama and the Lee Strasberg Actors Institute in London. As an audiobook narrator, he has narrated many titles in different genres. Among his most notable works are the Hamish Macbeth mysteries by M. C. Beaton. Shaun also garnered an AudioFile Earphones Award for his reading of The Roving Party by Rohan Wilson.
