tonyfrobisher's reviews
267 reviews

Fascinating insist into what it means to wear le maillot jaune at the world's biggest cycle race le Tour de France

Last man in the Tour de France...oh the shame? Actually no...a position that earns almost as much kudos as first place. Excellently researched and very enjoyable.

Out of the madness of the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 not a lot of hope emerged. In the subsequent 20 or more years sport and cycling in particular has developed as a national passion, a sense of pride and a unifying force. The rise of cycling in Rwanda is superbly chronicled. It is a great book that shows that even from the darkest of times, there is light,

Excellent accounts of historic stages of the Tour de France that have passed into legend

A frank account of women's cycling and the difficulties faced by one of Britain's most successful female cyclists, Nicole Cooke. Damning of some in the sport and inspiring to others.

I travelled in Indonesia China Vietnam and Cambodia...places Tony Slater visits on this death defying 6 month trip. You really can't believe all the misfortunes that beset him and his imperturbable wife Roo actually happened. But just click the links or visit his blog and see the photos for yourself.
A great book, funny and well written. Self deprecating, but with great insights into the countries and cultures travelled in.
If I had had as many problems on my travels I'd have thrown my passport away when I got home.