GEOFF'S BOOK 'RIDING THROUGH THE STORM'
Geoff has now followed Lance Armstrong’s lead once more and released his own book ‘Riding the Storm’.
This fascinating book focuses on Geoff’s gruelling road to recovery followed by his journey round the Tour de France in the summer of 2005, riding the 2240 mile-course in the 21 days it takes Lance Armstrong and all the top cyclists, despite never having cycled much before. Despite
the odds against him achieving it, he rode the course and raised nearly £200,000 for charity.
As he rides, he looks back on his successful career as a footballer, and the bone marrow transplant that saved his life. This is a powerful, moving and inspirational story of extraordinary achievement.
REVIEWS
''RIDING THROUGH THE STORM details movingly and eloquently how Thomas fought cancer and then took on the Tour de France to prove how alive he was... All human life graces Thomas' oustanding book... peaks and troughs fill Thomas' book. Warming anecdotes proliferate..''
Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph
''a wonderfully compelling read''
Jon Culley, The Independant
In July 2005, Geoff Thomas faced one of the greatest challenges of his life to date - completing all 21 stages of the Tour de France.
This wasn't purely a sporting challenge for himself and the four cyclists who accompanied him; it was a huge personal, physical and emotional challenge.
His book is written in an easy narrative style, as if Thomas is talking informally about his experiences both in the saddle and in the hospital waiting rooms and wards.
Both aspects of his story flow alongside each other, from his treatment and training, to remission and riding through the French Alps.
A recommended read for anyone who has endured a personal challenge, whether physical or emotional, and who enjoys reading about the positive effect of team spirit.
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