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Informationen zum Autor Leigh Timmis is an established motivational speaker, having presented at the London Bike Show, TEDx and National Geographic. He's delivered keynotes at global health and well-being events for FTSE 250 companies and delivered sold-out one-man shows about his round the world adventures. Passionate about mental health awareness, Leigh is an Ambassador for MQ, the UK's leading mental health research charity. Klappentext In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe, breaking the record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But Leigh wasn't just trying to conquer the road. This is the remarkable true story of personal transformation against the clock, and the astonishing feats we can accomplish when we face up to our deepest fears. Zusammenfassung SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 - CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR Being the fastest cyclist in the world at the start line means nothing if your mind isn't strong enough to get you to the finish line In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe - in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes - breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasn't just trying to conquer the road. As he prepared his body for this ultra-endurance world record attempt, Leigh realized that he would have to confront deeper problems to make it to the finish line. Although test results showed that he already had the physical ability of an elite athlete, something was holding him back: his troubled mind. With the support of psychologists and sports science experts, Leigh confronted the past that had left him with vulnerabilities he would need to understand and overcome in the pursuit of performance. Then, cycling for 14 hours a day, from the west coast of Portugal to the edge of Siberia, he embarked on far more than just a physical journey. The Race of Truth is the remarkable true story of personal transformation against the clock, and the astonishing feats we can accomplish when we face up to our deepest fears. ...
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Brilliantly relatable, honest and funny. Leigh has immortalized his incredible story in a way that will inspire readers. Mark Beaumont, long-distance cyclist, broadcaster and author
