The Secret Race

by Tyler Hamilton, Daniel Coyle and Tyler Hamilton
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Good Books rating 4.23
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  • ID: 6233
  • Added: 2025-11-07
  • Updated: 2025-11-07
  • ISBN: 9780593071748
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2012-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

In 'The Secret Race,' Tyler Hamilton, former teammate of Lance Armstrong, finally breaks his silence about the doping culture that permeated professional cycling. Over eighteen months, Hamilton recounts his experiences and the sport's hidden truths in vivid detail, never shying away from his own role in the deception. This book offers an unprecedented look into the high-stakes world of cycling, where the pressure to win often led to morally questionable choices. /n/n Hamilton's journey from a driven athlete to a man seeking redemption is both compelling and damning. His story serves as a stark indictment of the sport's elite, including Tour winners like Armstrong. 'The Secret Race' is not just a memoir but a revealing expose that pulls back the curtain on the secretive and flawed world of professional cycling.

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Giro di Lento · 2025-11-07
riveting 4.50

The book is a riveting and eye-opening account of the dark and twisted world of professional cycling. It's well-written and hard to put down.

This review highlights how compelling and engaging the book is from the very first pages. The reviewer found it to be a gripping narrative that sheds light on the often hidden and disturbing aspects of professional cycling. The detailed and well-researched account makes it a must-read for anyone interested in the sport. The reviewer appreciates the clarity and depth of the information provided, making it both informative and entertaining.

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    This is a riveting read and one that I struggled to put down from the first few pages in.

    It's well written and an eye opening read into the dark and twisted world of professional cycling.

    The book is a definitive look at the world of professional cycling—and the doping issue surrounding this sport and its most iconic rider.

The New York Times · 2012-11-09
fascinating 4.00

Despite its flaws, the book is riveting and reads like a trailer to a more extensive report. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of professional cycling.

The reviewer acknowledges that while the book has its faults, it remains a compelling read. They compare it to a trailer, suggesting that it leaves the reader wanting more. The book offers a unique perspective on the world of professional cycling, particularly the doping culture within the sport. The reviewer appreciates the detailed account and the insight it provides into the lives of professional cyclists.

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    With its faults, the book is riveting enough, although today, some weeks after its publication, it reads like a trailer to the 200-page report.

    It provides a fascinating insight into the world of professional cycling.

    The book is a definitive look at the world of professional cycling—and the doping issue surrounding this sport and its most iconic rider.

The Inner Ring · 2012-09-05
detailed 4.20

The book is a detailed and well-written account of the organized doping programs in professional cycling, with a pleasant and engaging narrative.

The reviewer appreciates the detailed and well-researched account of the doping programs within professional cycling. They find the narrative engaging and pleasant, making it an enjoyable read despite the serious subject matter. The reviewer highlights the massive amount of detail provided, which adds to the book's credibility and depth. The book is seen as a valuable contribution to the understanding of the sport's darker side.

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    Tyler's pleasant nature is evident throughout his book.

    While he gives massive amount of details of organized doping programs he spares the reader from the more gruesome details.

    The book is a definitive look at the world of professional cycling—and the doping issue surrounding this sport and its most iconic rider.

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