The Climb - Chris Froome

British cycling is in an incredible purple patch at the current time and certainly in road racing terms Kenyan born Chris Froome is the real star. Winning his second Tour de France in 2015 after the disappointment of injury the year before Froome has established himself as the rider to beat on the road.

This book, written alongside award winning journalist David Walsh, tells Froome’s story from life riding on Kenya’s dusty roads to helping Sir Bradley Wiggins win his yellow jersey and of course his own double success in cycling’s most famous competition.

A real personal touch is noticeable and this makes it a more engaging sporting memoir than most. Any cycling fan will enjoy hearing more from inside the team and about the challenges faced by the pro-cyclist. A fascinating ride through a racer’s life.