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One-Way Ticket
- Nine Lives on Two Wheels
- Narrated by: Jonathan Vaughters
- Length: 10 hrs
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Summary
One Way Ticket is the story of a man and modern cycling.
Jonathan Vaughters is one of the leading figures in world cycling, a record-breaking mountain climber, Tour de France stage winner and former teammate to Lance Armstrong. He is now manager and influential figurehead of the renowned Education First World Tour team.
In One-Way Ticket: Nine Lives and Two Wheels he describes a journey from driven teenage prodigy, travelling to races in the back of his dad's station wagon, to an obsessive determination to make it big in European racing - whatever the cost. He tells the story of his transformation from poacher to gamekeeper, detailing his painful decision to finally come clean about his own descent into doping - and to persuade others to do likewise - by providing more than enough shocking testimony to USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency) to explode the Armstrong myth.
Working in collaboration with Jeremy Whittle, former cycling correspondent to The Times, now writing for The Guardian, Vaughters reveals the ease with which, his illusions shattered, he walked away from European racing. He documents his own suffering in races, the trials of establishing a team and mentoring young riders, and the dizzying highs of success in races such as the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Paris-Roubaix.
Vaughters' long and winding road mirrors that of cycling itself, as this compelling but troubled sport still struggles, after years of scandal, to restore its credibility. Along the way, he shares his unique experience to lift the lid on a world he has both loathed and loved, detailing the fights and fall-outs with cycling's leading figures, including Lance Armstrong, Pat McQuaid, Johan Bruyneel, Bradley Wiggins and Dave Brailsford.
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- Martin Ehrensvard
- 27-11-19
Interesting story, well-written book, very tedious narration
This book is read by the author. While the author writes well and has a very interesting story and perspective on cycling, reading a book is another story. I was just wishing he'd let a professional do their job.
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- Mike
- 14-04-20
Honest and enlightening book
I’ve read a lot of behind the scenes cycling books, this is the best, fantastic honest and enlightening book, a must read
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- Steve C
- 27-01-20
Can the reader actually read!
Absolutely dreadful performance (and horrendous drop-in ‘corrective’ edits!) detracts from the story of an interesting life.
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- Victoria Smith
- 21-04-21
Captivating
This is a remarkable book, and I am so glad I got to hear it in the authors voice. His delivery is at times not quite what one would expect, but then he has Aspbergers and that may well account for it. I found myself utterly captivated by the story, and by far the best account of pro cycling and the issues it’s faced.
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- P. Hannon
- 24-04-21
Upclose & personal with a brutally honest cheat!
From his childhood love of riding, through to his dope--fueling years, to the fly by the seat-of-your-pants management and funding of mid-sized Tour cycling teams, Jonathan Vaughers lifts the lid on the world of pro cycling. It's a story of his love affair of biking that crushes personal relationships in an all-consuming, win at all costs mentality. The story highlights the raw pain and stoicism required to get to the top tier of cycling. I feel a pang for the honest riders who kept their moral compass straight and who left empty-handed with a sport awash with drugs (seemingly under a highly suspect UCI). An honest, personal and insightful account of a life devoted to cycling, well written and well told.
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- I A W MCAUSLAN
- 10-11-20
A Great Book.
A very honest book through a real cycling journey.
Better than I expected, not sure why I hadn't visited this before but glad I did. Will follow EF with greater interest now as well. 'Educational' in terms of the current peleton structure too,. Will recommend highly to those with any interest in pro cycling, past or present.
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- Velile Nare
- 13-06-20
an enjoyable listen
I have always seen JV in cycling background and had no idea about his racing past. Listening to tales of his trials and tribulations as an awkward teenager drew me in to listen further. I was a little terrified when Lance was sewn into the story, though. I thought, here we go again! Thankfully, not too much focus was placed on that. I started reading about cycling just after Van Summeran won the Roubaix. i didnt understand then why he was gladly lifting up a stone (cobble). i also have fond memories of Thor Hushovd especially when he broke away at the Thor. Who knew the issues that were in the background!
This was a trully personal story that highlighted to me the toxic nature of narrow mindedness in whatever capacity, in cycling or in the world. the points raised here could be imagined in other areas. Also, it was great and eye opening to hear about the great efforts and trials endured to become a better rider.
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- Michael Clements
- 06-04-21
A good insight into an interesting character
My first audible book. I enjoyed the story and felt that it was an honest and reflective account of the hard life of pro cycling. And the difficulties of financing the adventure. Glad I gave it a listen. Handy way to enjoy a book whilst on the turbo trainer
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- Neil Adams
- 31-12-20
Fascinating Insight
I struggled to put this book down or rather, switch my phone off. Thoroughly enjoyable, insightful and honest. Unlike some commentators, I felt the book was enhanced by the fact that the author himself read it, it felt all the more personal, and I can only imagine his joy with Hugh Carthy's Vuelta journey earlier this year.
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- Colin Roberts
- 07-01-24
Surprisingly good listen
JV’s honest and unfiltered view was very engaging and has provided a different perspective on lots that have been written before
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