Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. Coverage and enthusiasm for Le Tour is increasing by the year. Recent years have seen huge media coverage and a glut of books on the race. Johnny Green's account is very different from previous orthodox sporting titles. John is a keen cycling fan, but his unique voice casts more of an irreverent eye over the proceedings. John is extremely promotable: he's recently been featured on BBC 2 talking about The Clash, and frequently crops up in the pages of Uncut and Mojo. Published to coincide with the 2006 Tour de France. 'An unusual book, but a passionate one .

and not easy to ignore' Daily Telegraph. 'A vivid account of the Tour de France from an unusual perspective' Guardian. 'This is sports writing to blow your mind . Part vandal, part troubadour, with the attitude and almost the writing style of Jack Kerouac . Irresponsible, often irrational, wonderful' Sunday Times.