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Oh. Watts Occurring? Back in 2021, Geraint Thomas started a cycling club right here: the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club. Now you can join Tour de France winner G, best friend and long-time teammate Luke Rowe, Tom Fordyce, Olympic Gold medallist Emma Finucane and former pro Manon Lloyd for comprehensive...

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Heroes, Villains & Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution cover

Heroes, Villains & Velodromes

Richard Moore

Mentioned 11 months ago

Orla Chennaoui on overcoming L'Etape du Femmes, the explosion of woman's cycling, and harnessing her superpower | Watts Occurring Femmes |

Orla mentioned that she had read Heroes, Villains and Velodromes by Richard Moore, which sparked her interest in track cycling.

I read Heroes, Villains and Velodromes by my dear friend Richard Moore. And that got me hooked on the whole track program.

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Road Captain

Luke Rowe

Mentioned 11 months ago

Cycling speed guns, Deutschland diaries and Vuelta predictions | Watts Occurring

The speakers mentioned that Luke's book was available to buy in paperback, audiobook, and clean versions, and that they had read a large portion of it but not finished it yet.

they wrote the book and then they said, do you want to do the audio for it? And I said, yeah, I don't really know. I've only, you know, first book, one and done.

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Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind

Kevin O'Malley

Mentioned 1 year ago

Racing Remco at Romandie and the Giro preview | Watts Occurring

He had finished recording the audiobook version of his new book, describing the process as tough but rewarding, and noted that it was already on presale with a June release date.

read Malarkey go? Well, it's done and dusted. I'm glad I did it myself because I think it's quite cool to have and I did have the time on my hands but it was hard. It's really hard. It's mentally a long time to focus. You're reading off an iPad and you just have to read it front to cover to cover and make sure every word sounds perfect.

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According to G

Geraint Thomas

Mentioned 1 year ago

G's final Milan San Remo and a golfing lesson with Daryl Impey

The hosts mentioned that listeners could preorder Geraint Thomas's new book, Geraint Thomas According to G.

Finally, don't forget you can pre-order G's new book, Geraint Thomas According to G, right here: https://geni.us/AccordingToG_Signed

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Great Rides According to G

Geraint Thomas

Mentioned 1 year ago

Ben Swift on his shared cycling journey with G, transitioning from sprinter to domestique, and taking a trip down memory lane

G mentioned that there was a chapter in the book covering a ride from Cardiff, referring to the title Great Rides According to G.

He could head straight to Great Rides According to G.

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Mountains According to G

Geraint Thomas

Mentioned 1 year ago

Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC Book Club

Mentioned alongside other Gauthored titles as a collection focusing on mountain stages and climbs.

We've done Great Rides According to G and Mountains According to G.

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The Tour According to G

Geraint Thomas

Mentioned 1 year ago

Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC Book Club

Referred to as a book covering the most challenging climbs in professional cycling.

There's the climbs according to G, there's I don't know the name but it's the Tour de France yellow jersey winning one, the tour according to G, great rides according to G.

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H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition (Manga) (H.P. Lovecraft Manga) cover

H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition (Manga) (H.P. Lovecraft Manga)

Gou Tanabe

Mentioned 1 year ago

Demi Vollering on reclaiming her Tour de France crown, that heartbreaking 2024 finale, and moving teams for 2025

The hosts noted that the Wollonga stage is covered as a chapter in the book Mountains.

Wollonga is a chapter in Mountains according to G.

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Mere Christianity

C. S. Lewis

Mentioned 1 year ago

What better way to spend your birthday? - Watts Occurring powered by Eurosport

The Mere Boss Book was mentioned in passing when Geraint Thomas discussed the difficulty of a stage in Renewi Tour, referencing a type of race or terrain found in Flanders.

Time from flanders you know the mere boss book

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It's Not about the Bike

Lance Armstrong

Mentioned 2 years ago

Ben Stiller joins the pod (yes, actual Ben Stiller) | Tour de France rest day two - Watts Occurring powered by Eurosport

It was mentioned as the book that sparked Ben Stiller's interest in cycling after he'd cast Lance Armstrong in a cameo in the film Dodgeball, which was released around 20 years prior to the podcast recording.

I called up Lance Armstrong like out of the blue and he said yes to do this cameo in the movie and...I just read his book.

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1923

Mark William Jones

Mentioned 2 years ago

Can Philipsen do it? | Sprint special with Caleb Ewan | Tour de France stage 10 - Watts Occurring powered by Eurosport

It's the unmissable story of an obsession. The author bought a length of Path news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923 and set about learning everything he could about it, taking him on an intriguing journey encompassing travelogue, history and detective story.

Winner of the Sportsbook Awards 2024 Cycling Book of the Year, 1923 by Ned Boulting, is the unmissable story of an obsession.

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Mastering Senua’s Saga Hellblade II

Norman A. Joyce

Mentioned 2 years ago

A Giro to be proud of | The big Giro d'Italia debrief - Watts Occurring powered by Eurosport

It was mentioned in a conversation about the video game, Hellblade 2, which is based on the book. It was said to be available on Game Pass.

What will I become? Senua's Saga. Hellblade 2. Play it now with Game Pass.

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Geraint Thomas

Great Rides According to G

The book was brought up during a conversation about Caerphilly Mountain, where a host recalled its anecdote about a race that once featured a burger van at the summit, now a permanent café. The detail was mentioned by Carlos Rodriguez (and echoed by Gary Thomas) as an interesting piece of cycling lore rather than a formal recommendation. The episode treated the title as a source of entertaining stories for listeners.

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Episode: Carlos Rodriguez on Caerphilly Mountain, studying...

Carlos mentioned that the 'Great Rides' book mentions a race that used to have a burger van on the top, which has now become a permanent cafe.

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You talk about it in your book mountains, actually, no, it's in Great Rides According to G Carefully, isn't it? Because it's carefully the one that used to have the burger van on the top, which is now actually a permanent cafe, the burgers were that good.

Episode: Ben Swift on his shared cycling journey with G, tr...

G mentioned that there was a chapter in the book covering a ride from Cardiff, referring to the title Great Rides According to G.

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He could head straight to Great Rides According to G.

Because there is a chapter in there specifically about a ride from Cardiff into some of your favourite lanes.

Episode: Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC...

During the chat the hosts listed this as one of the previous titles G has published, focusing on memorable rides.

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We've done Great Rides According to G and Mountains According to G.

There's the climbs according to G, there's I don't know the name but it's the Tour de France yellow jersey winning one, the tour according to G, Great Rides According to G.

H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition (Manga) (H.P. Lovecraft Manga) Cover

Gou Tanabe

H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness Deluxe Edition (Manga) (H.P. Lovecraft Manga)

The book was referenced during a discussion of a cycling journey, with Tom Fordyce noting that it featured a bumpy mountain climb that mirrored the challenges described. It was brought up simply as an illustrative example of mountainous terrain rather than being recommended. The mention was brief and informal.

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Episode: Matt Stephens on his remarkable cycling journey, r...

The book was mentioned as being about mountains, and the speaker referenced a climb in the book that was bumpy.

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Well, like in the mountains book that we did, there's a bumpy climb in there.

Episode: Demi Vollering on reclaiming her Tour de France cr...

The hosts noted that the Wollonga stage is covered as a chapter in the book Mountains.

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Wollonga is a chapter in Mountains according to G.

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Luke Rowe

Road Captain

My Life at the Heart of the Peloton

The hosts noted that the title was available in paperback, audiobook, and clean versions, and mentioned that they had read a large portion of it but had not finished it yet. Their comments suggested a casual interest rather than a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Cycling speed guns, Deutschland diaries and Vuelta...

The speakers mentioned that Luke's book was available to buy in paperback, audiobook, and clean versions, and that they had read a large portion of it but not finished it yet.

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they wrote the book and then they said, do you want to do the audio for it? And I said, yeah, I don't really know. I've only, you know, first book, one and done.

you can still buy Luke's book, well, the audio book, the clean version, or the actual book online. That's Road Captain, my life at the heart of the Peloton. I've actually read, I haven't finished it all yet, but I've, um, I've read a lot of it, mate.

Episode: Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC...

Luke described his forthcoming autobiography about life as a road captain, noting it would be released in June and reflect on his career on and off the bike.

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Luke, title, Road Captain, the story of your life at the heart of the peloton. It's out in June.

We've got this one of me... they said this is the one we want to use... It's the autobiography... a reflection on some of the things we've talked about before but from the perspective of a man coming towards the end of his career.

Luke's book Road Captain is out in June, G's big autobiography is out in October they are both available to preorder now.

1923: The Crisis of German Democracy in the Year of Hitler's Putsch Cover

Mark William Jones

1923

The Crisis of German Democracy in the Year of Hitler's Putsch

It's the unmissable story of an obsession. The author bought a length of Path news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923 and set about learning everything he could about it, taking him on an intriguing journey encompassing travelogue, history and detective story.

"

Winner of the Sportsbook Awards 2024 Cycling Book of the Year, 1923 by Ned Boulting, is the unmissable story of an obsession.

— Episode: Can Philipsen do it? | Sprint special wi...

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Episode: Can Philipsen do it? | Sprint special with Caleb E...

It's the unmissable story of an obsession. The author bought a length of Path news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923 and set about learning everything he could about it, taking him on an intriguing journey encompassing travelogue, history and detective story.

"

Winner of the Sportsbook Awards 2024 Cycling Book of the Year, 1923 by Ned Boulting, is the unmissable story of an obsession.

When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Path news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923, he set about learning everything he could about it, taking him on an intriguing journey encompassing travelogue, history and detective story.

Join him as he delves into this moment in time captured on film. 1923, out now and available from all good bookshops and online audiobook retailers.

Pride and Prejudice Cover

Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice

The book was referenced when Tom Fordyce noted that the hosts had been rewatching the 1995 TV adaptation, highlighting the memorable scene of Colin Firth emerging from a lake in a wet shirt. The comment was a brief, light‑hearted mention rather than a deep discussion of the novel itself. The overall tone was casual and appreciative of the adaptation.

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Episode: Matt Stephens on his remarkable cycling journey, r...

The speaker referenced a 1995 TV adaptation of the book, specifically mentioning Colin Firth climbing out of a lake in a wet t-shirt.

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They have recently been rewatching the original 1995 TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. This is the Colin Firth climbing out of a lake in a wet t-shirt.

Mere Christianity Cover

C. S. Lewis

Mere Christianity

The title was briefly mentioned in passing when Geraint Thomas referenced a challenging stage in the Renewi Tour, without any detailed discussion or endorsement. No specific recommendation or critique was offered, indicating a casual mention only.

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Episode: What better way to spend your birthday? - Watts Oc...

The Mere Boss Book was mentioned in passing when Geraint Thomas discussed the difficulty of a stage in Renewi Tour, referencing a type of race or terrain found in Flanders.

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Time from flanders you know the mere boss book

Mastering Senua’s Saga Hellblade II: Tips, Tricks and Strategies in playing this game even as a complete novice Cover

Norman A. Joyce

Mastering Senua’s Saga Hellblade II

Tips, Tricks and Strategies in playing this game even as a complete novice

The hosts referenced the book while discussing the upcoming Hellblade 2 video game, noting that it offered tips and strategies for newcomers and that the game was available on Game Pass. They mentioned that the title served as a companion guide to the game but did not elaborate further. The overall tone was neutral, simply pointing listeners to the resource.

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Episode: A Giro to be proud of | The big Giro d'Italia debr...

It was mentioned in a conversation about the video game, Hellblade 2, which is based on the book. It was said to be available on Game Pass.

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What will I become? Senua's Saga. Hellblade 2. Play it now with Game Pass.

Motivation Journal - Do It for the People Who Want to See You Fail: Inspirational Notebook for Achieving Your Goals and Proving the Doubters Wrong Cover

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Motivation Journal - Do It for the People Who Want to See You Fail

Inspirational Notebook for Achieving Your Goals and Proving the Doubters Wrong

In the episode, G referenced the title as a source of inspiration, noting that it repeatedly emphasized proving doubters wrong and that reading it motivated him. He mentioned co‑authoring the book with Tom and highlighted its focus on overcoming skepticism.

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Episode: Ken Owens on G's rugby prospects, proving people w...

G mentioned that he had written a book with Tom and in it, he mentioned proving people wrong four or five times throughout the book. G felt that it was some sort of inspiration to him.

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Like when I did a book with Tom, like after reading it, I was like, wow, I do mention about four or five times about proving people wrong. And it must be some sort of inspiration to me.

The Year of the Locust: A Thriller Cover

Terry Hayes

The Year of the Locust

A Thriller

Geraint Thomas brought up the title while talking about his current reading series, noting it was the second book he was tackling. He described the book as the best he had read in a while, emphasizing its focus on terrorism. He even purchased a copy for himself as a Christmas gift, showing strong endorsement.

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Episode: Part two! Matt Stephens on racing against a young...

Geraint Thomas mentioned this fiction book as being the second in a series he is reading, and the first was 'Oh, man'. He explained that he was enjoying the books as they are about terrorism and he'd purchased 'The Year of the Locust' for himself as a Christmas gift.

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The Year of the Locust is called.

It's the best book I've read for a while, actually, about terrorism and stuff.

So, this was the next one.

Oh, I've got to get that.

So, I bought it for myself for Christmas.

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Roald Dahl

Danny the Champion of the World

The book was brought up during a discussion of poaching, with a speaker recalling its vivid scenes of dead pheasants and noting how realistically it portrayed the poaching world. It was highlighted as the only personal experience the speaker had with that subject, and the remark was appreciative of its authenticity without being a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Matt Stephens on his remarkable cycling journey, r...

The speaker mentioned reading the book and remembered that it had a lot of dead pheasants in it, relating to the discussion about poaching.

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Certainly Danny Champion in the world, which is really my only experience of the poaching world and how realistic that was, how true to life. But there were a lot of dead pheasants in that telling of it, so perhaps you're right.

Four: A Divergent Collection Cover

Veronica Roth

Four

A Divergent Collection

Laurens de Plus mentioned he had four books out, but it was unclear what they were.

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even though i got Four books out but and he's like so what would you say for let me have a look Yeah, nice.

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Episode: Laurens de Plus on being our Ambassador, overcomin...

Laurens de Plus mentioned he had four books out, but it was unclear what they were.

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even though i got Four books out but and he's like so what would you say for let me have a look Yeah, nice.

The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness Cover

Prof Steve Peters

The Chimp Paradox

The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness

In the episode, the book was suggested as a resource to help a producer improve his mentality and focus while tackling a demanding Zwift ride. Geraint Thomas recommended reading it to address the mental challenges involved. The hosts presented it as a useful tool for building confidence and success in such situations.

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It was suggested as a resource to help producer George, who was struggling to complete an hour-long Zwift ride, with his mentality and focus.

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I think maybe read like Steve Peters's book or something chimp paradox, or we can have a chat later about the mentality.

It's Not about the Bike: My Journey Back to Life Cover

Lance Armstrong

It's Not about the Bike

My Journey Back to Life

The book was highlighted as the catalyst that sparked Ben Stiller's interest in cycling after he cast Lance Armstrong in a cameo for Dodgeball. Stiller recounted that he called Armstrong, got the cameo, and then read the title, which reignited his passion for the sport. The hosts treated the mention as a positive endorsement of the memoir's inspirational impact.

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Episode: Ben Stiller joins the pod (yes, actual Ben Stiller...

It was mentioned as the book that sparked Ben Stiller's interest in cycling after he'd cast Lance Armstrong in a cameo in the film Dodgeball, which was released around 20 years prior to the podcast recording.

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I called up Lance Armstrong like out of the blue and he said yes to do this cameo in the movie and...I just read his book.

Heroes, Villains & Velodromes: Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution Cover

Richard Moore

Heroes, Villains & Velodromes

Chris Hoy and Britain's Track Cycling Revolution

In the episode, Orla Chennaoui said she had read the book, which sparked her fascination with track cycling and got her hooked on the whole program. She noted that the title introduced her to the world of British track cycling and was a key factor in her newfound interest. The mention was positive but brief.

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Episode: Orla Chennaoui on overcoming L'Etape du Femmes, th...

Orla mentioned that she had read Heroes, Villains and Velodromes by Richard Moore, which sparked her interest in track cycling.

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I read Heroes, Villains and Velodromes by my dear friend Richard Moore. And that got me hooked on the whole track program.

Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind Cover

Kevin O'Malley

Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind

In the episode, the host explained that he had completed recording the audiobook of the title, describing the process as challenging but rewarding. He noted that the audiobook was self-narrated, requiring intense focus, and mentioned that it was already available for presale with a June release. The overall tone was upbeat about the effort and upcoming launch.

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He had finished recording the audiobook version of his new book, describing the process as tough but rewarding, and noted that it was already on presale with a June release date.

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read Malarkey go? Well, it's done and dusted. I'm glad I did it myself because I think it's quite cool to have and I did have the time on my hands but it was hard. It's really hard. It's mentally a long time to focus. You're reading off an iPad and you just have to read it front to cover to cover and make sure every word sounds perfect.

so yeah, that's still out on presale. When is it actually out? I think June the 5th or 15th. June sometime. Soon then, yeah.

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Geraint Thomas

According to G

The Autobiography

The hosts noted that listeners could pre‑order the new autobiography during the episode. They highlighted that the title was available for signed copies via a provided link. No further discussion of its content was given, indicating a brief promotional mention.

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Episode: G's final Milan San Remo and a golfing lesson with...

The hosts mentioned that listeners could preorder Geraint Thomas's new book, Geraint Thomas According to G.

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Finally, don't forget you can pre-order G's new book, Geraint Thomas According to G, right here: https://geni.us/AccordingToG_Signed

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Geraint Thomas

According to G

The Autobiography

The hosts noted that the new autobiography was available for preorder, mentioning it as a recent release tied to the cyclist’s career. They highlighted its relevance for listeners interested in his journey, but offered only a brief promotional reminder.

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Geraint Thomas

According to G

The Autobiography

In the episode, the host and Geraint Thomas introduced the upcoming autobiography, describing it as a comprehensive look at his cycling career and noting its October release. The discussion was primarily an announcement of the new title.

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Episode: Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC...

G talked about his upcoming autobiography slated for October, positioning it as a comprehensive look at his cycling career.

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G's big autobiography is out in October.

We have a new book, Geraint Thomas According to G, right here.

Mountains According to G Cover

Geraint Thomas

Mountains According to G

The book was mentioned by Geraint Thomas during a book club episode, where he noted it as part of his collection that highlights mountain stages and climbs, alongside his other title. The discussion simply identified its focus without offering a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC...

Mentioned alongside other Gauthored titles as a collection focusing on mountain stages and climbs.

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We've done Great Rides According to G and Mountains According to G.

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Geraint Thomas

The Tour According to G

My Journey to the Yellow Jersey

The book was brought up as a title that details the toughest climbs in professional cycling, with Geraint Thomas noting it as the Tour de France yellow‑jersey winning one. The hosts referenced it as an example of a challenging‑ride guide without offering a strong endorsement.

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Episode: Luke's BACK to chat Strade and his new book | GTCC...

Referred to as a book covering the most challenging climbs in professional cycling.

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There's the climbs according to G, there's I don't know the name but it's the Tour de France yellow jersey winning one, The Tour According to G, great rides according to G.

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