A unique memoir from British cycling's most fascinating competitor In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through the world's most competitive bike race - for Walsh it was the chance to get to know the Tour's most enigmatic riders. For York, it was a chance to revisit the race she had ridden eleven times as Robert Millar. This book is the result - a unique and captivating sporting odyssey. The Escape blends the details of Pippa and David's journeys with the iconic landmarks of the Tour de France to explore her early years in working-class Glasgow, her entry into competitive cycling, the psychological demands of the sport, and how they shaped her personality. It recounts her career highs and lows, life after racing, and her transition in her 40s. Touching on doping, gender in sport, and the everyday magic of the Tour, The Escape is an unforgettable travelogue and a candid, one-of-a-kind memoir from one of cycling's most enigmatic competitors. Gold title * An utterly engrossing celebration of a life in cycling * A unique travelogue and perspective of the Tour de France from one of the sport's most enigmatic characters * Brilliantly written by one of the best sports writers in the business * Supported by a full PR and Marketing campaign featuring both David and Pippa * A timely look at issues around gender in sport and the trans debate Competition: In Search of Robert Millar; Seven Deadly Sins; 101 Damnations: Dispatches from the 101st Tour de France; My Time; The Chain; All That Matters; Beryl; Inside Team Sky; Make It Count.

Richard Moore; David Walsh; Ned Boulting; Bradley Wiggins; Bradley Wiggins; Sir Chris Hoy; Jeremy Wilson; David Walsh; Cecé Telfer.