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Magic Spanner
- The World of Cycling According to Carlton Kirby
- Narrated by: Carlton Kirby
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Prepare to be entertained as legendary Eurosport cycling commentator Carlton Kirby shares his tales from the road, taking you behind the scenes of the world's greatest cycle races.
'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times' Ian Cleverly, Rouleur
'Carlton Kirby is no ordinary cycling commentator, so it is not surprising that this very entertaining book is no ordinary Grand Tour on a bicycle. A very enjoyable journey for everyone' Phil Liggett MBE, NBC Tour de France commentator
'Carlton Kirby's infectious enthusiasm, wine tips and Shakespearean joy for inventing words makes every stage of a bike race a must-watch event' Matt Butler, i newspaper
With a candid authority that comes from over 25 years commentating on the world's biggest cycling races, legendary Eurosport commentator Carlton Kirby isn't afraid to tell it like it really is. Witty, outrageous and often outspoken, Magic Spanner is an insider's view of life on cycling's Grand Tours, including the Tour de France, Giro D'Italia, Vuelta a España and the classics, all delivered in the inimitable style for which Carlton has become globally famous.
Peppered with hilarious anecdotes of life on the road with Tour legend Sean Kelly, Carlton gives us an expert, behind-the-scenes view – one that the average fan rarely gets to see or hear about. As well as sharing his various bugbears (including crazy spectators in mankinis to the more serious issues of rider safety), Carlton also lifts the lid on team strategies, and delves into some of cycling's more questionable ethics.
Delivering a mix of expert opinion and trademark wit, Carlton covers the funny, the serious and the more bizarre moments on the professional cycling caravan.
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- keith richards
- 2021-02-05
Funny and engaging
Carlton does a gem of a job reading his book- it’s good for plenty of light hearted humor and insightful back scenes from pro racing
Really loved the impersonating of various pro riders being interviewed- reality is always funnier than fiction
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- Cycliste3xl
- 2022-08-02
Inside out fantastic
Always been a fan of Kirby! And this audiobook did not deceived me at all. From the most colored commentator of the greatest sport practice by human kind.
Hilarious Kirby at is best, impersonnating my idol Sean Kelly, Lemond and my favorite new analyst and beer guy Dan Lloyds.
If you love cycling story with a twist with some very short Kelly comments and Lloyds breakneck attitude towards roads not mentionned where they turn into stuntmans I recommand this inside look and live with Kirby the life and intricacies of us mere mortals that will always look inside and wonder how would it be to be following the pro tour.
Please Carlton, write more books!
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- BD
- 2022-08-05
Good times
I love when Carlton is on the mic for a race. Thanks for keeping it light out there! Great collection of behind the scenes anecdotes in this book, which should keep you smiling throughout. Loved it.
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