The Climb

Chris Froome made winning the 100th Tour de France look easy - but just getting there had been an uphill struggle. Growing up in Kenya, he was far from cycling's famous tours, but biking down mile after mile of dusty road, passing wild animals and surprised onlookers, Froome developed a fierce passion and determination to win. The road to Europe was gruelling and filled with setbacks - but it prepared him for teamwork as a domestique and then the leap to leader of Team Sky and a shot at winning the Tour de France. In The Climb , he vividly recounts the struggles, the comebacks, the battles, the rivalries and the astonishing victories.Inspiring and exhilarating, it will leave you ready to face your own challenges in life, whatever they may be. 'Engaging, vividly evoked.' Mail on Sunday , Books of the Year 'Froome's story is an intriguing one.' Richard Williams, Guardian 'Hard to beat for a top pro's perspective.' Financial Times