Peter Sagan Books

From 2015 to 2017, Peter Sagan achieved the seemingly impossible- he won three road race World Championships in a row, ensuring his entry into the history books as one of the greatest riders of all time. But to look at Peter's record in isolation is to tell only a fraction of his story, because Peter doesn't just win- he entertains. Every moment in the saddle is an opportunity to express his personality, and nobody else has succeeded in making elite cycling look so much fun. From no-hands wheelies on the slopes of Mont Ventoux to press conference mischief with clamouring journalists, Peter exudes a passion for the sport and a lovable desire to bring smiles to the faces of his fans. So, for the very first time, you will have the opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of Peter's world. You will discover the gruelling training programmes necessary for success, and how Peter copes with the pressure of high expectation. You will feel that sense of elation when crossing the line ahead of the pack, and moments of desperation, like in 2017 when Peter realised he wouldn't be allowed to challenge for his sixth Tour de France green jersey. But what better tonic than to ensure a third year in rainbow - an achievement which may never be repeated again.

From 2015 to 2017, Peter Sagan achieved the seemingly impossible: he won three road race World Championships in a row, ensuring his entry into the history books as one of the greatest riders of all time. But to look at Peter’s record in isolation is to tell only a fraction of his story, because Peter doesn’t just win: he entertains. Every moment in the saddle is an opportunity to express his personality, and nobody else has succeeded in making elite cycling look so much fun. From no-hands wheelies on the slopes of Mont Ventoux to press conference mischief with clamouring journalists, Peter exudes a passion for the sport and a lovable desire to bring smiles to the faces of his fans. So, for the very first time, you will have the opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of Peter’s world. You will discover the gruelling training programmes necessary for success, and how Peter copes with the pressure of high expectation. You will feel that sense of elation when crossing the line ahead of the pack, and moments of desperation, like in 2017 when Peter realised he wouldn’t be allowed to challenge for his sixth Tour de France green jersey. But what better tonic than to ensure a third year in rainbow – an achievement which may never be repeated again.

Supertalent? Veelvraat? Rockster? Beest? Natuurwonder? Oer-allrounder? Voor Peter Sagan schieten woorden tekort. Want hoe omschrijf je een fenomeen? Hij is pas 27 en wordt nu al vergeleken met de groten der aarde als Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi en Eddy Merckx, de godfather van het wielrennen. Sagan boekte in zijn nog jonge carrière al talloze overwinningen. Hij won vijf keer op rij de groene trui in de Tour – en dat bij zijn eerste vijf pogingen. Hij volgde zichzelf op als wereldkampioen, iets wat maar vijf anderen deden in de rijke historie van het wielrennen. En hij wint klassiekers. Sagan verovert de harten van het publiek met zijn aanvallende stijl, zijn instinctieve manier van koersen, en met zijn opgeruimde karakter en zijn wheelies natuurlijk. Sommigen zien in hem de verlosser: de man die de ingedutte, door data en wetenschap geregeerde wielersport weer populair gaat maken bij een breed publiek. Maar is wat we zien echt? Of het resultaat van een uitgekiende marketingstrategie?