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Three riders have tragically died competing in the Tour de France. The fates of Tommy Simpson and Fabio Casartelli have been well documented, but eighty-eight years have passed since the death of Francisco (Paco) Cepeda. So why has almost nothing has been written about the Spanish rider?
The little Basque climber dreamed of riding the Tour de France but, on his dramatic journey from a small mining town in northern Spain, to battling against the world's best in cycling's greatest race, triumphs and tribulations eventually turned to tragedy.
The Final Descent is a compelling biography that takes you deep into the fascinating, chaotic and brutal world of professional cycling in the 1930s. The story aims to uncover the truth about Paco's life and the mystery and controversy surrounding his death. It is an enthralling, dramatic and poignant story which ultimately shows how far a man will go to live his dreams. Fans of cycling and the Tour de France will not be disappointed.
21 x 14 cms, softback, 278 pages.
2023
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