"Offers not just insight into what drives us to ride , but also a vocabulary for understanding when that drive becomes too much . I deeply admire his ability to bridge science and lived experience. " --Prof. Dr. Michael Liebrenz, Head, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bern "Cavell is a fount of cycling knowledge " -- Cycling Weekly "Phil Cavell, a bicycle polymath " -- The Cycling Podcast "I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work" --Elinor Barker MBE " Phil Cavell reveals himself to be a Philosopher of Cycling - someone brave enough to enter the space between the unknowable and the known. The Cycling Addiction is a fascinating journey of self-reflection and exploration ." --Dr Peter Keen " A tour de force which makes me re-appraise how I think about pro cyclists and my understanding of what they endure, while reinforcing my appreciation of this beautiful, crazy sport. " --Andy McGrath, William Hill award-winning author.

"I was always astounded at Phil's ability to work out what the fuck was going on in the middle of all the chaos that is a bike race . He also understands how people work. Now, this book might not make you a better bike racer, but it might help you understand why and what motivates us to go deeper and further . Phil also tells a great story . Enjoy." --Guy Andrews "With wisdom and wit , this book reveals the magic and meaning behind every ride" --Joe Friel "Phil Cavell interrogates our collective motivations to ride, race and suffer . [and] skilfully weaves evolutionary science, expert analysis, pro racing anecdotes" -- Bike Radar " Every cyclist will see a part of themselves in these pages . Honest, insightful and impossible to put down! " --Pfeiffer Georgi "The latest brilliance from Phil Cavell" --Matt Kelly, founder and editor-in-chief The New European "Cavell skilfully weaves evolutionary science, expert analysis, pro racing anecdotes and his own experiences" -- Bike Radar "All in all, The Cycling Addiction is a dazzling book " -- Pez Cycling News.