Having a foreword by Eddy Merckx

The world of professional cycling is fraught with fierce competition, fervent dedication and unerring ambition, in support of a handful of competitors reach iconic status. Among them is usually Sir Bradley Wiggins – a man uniquely placed to reflect on the history of this extraordinary sport and its unforgettable titans.

In Icons, Wiggins takes the reader on an extraordinarily intimate trip through the sport, presenting key pieces from his under no circumstances- about Icons: My Motivation. My Inspiration. My Obsession. before-seen assortment of memorabilia. During the period of his illustrious profession, he amassed a huge selection of items – often gifts from its very best & most controversial statistics. Each reflects an icon, a race or a moment that fundamentally influenced Wiggins on both an individual and professional level.

By exploring the lives and achievements of 21 from the sport’s essential figures – included in this Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Miguel Induráin and Tom Simpson – Wiggins sheds brand-new light on what professional bicycling demands of its best rivals. Icons lauds their triumphs, elucidates their demons and sheds light within the viewpoint and mindset that comprise the unique mindset of a cycling champion.