One of the best cycling books there ever was. So well written and such deep research -- Edward Pickering, editor of Rouleur and author of The Ronde: inside the World's Toughest Bike Race

A beautifully written, vivid portrait -- Scotsman, on Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal

Well written and well researched -- Cycling World, on Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal

A fascinating illustration of a richly gifted but deeply flawed character - MSN Ireland

Magnificent -- Matt Dickinson, The Times

A superlative biography as well as social and sporting history - Observer

One of the best books about cycling - Irish Times

'Masterpiece' is arguably an over-used word, but if ever a book was deserving of such a description, this is probably it - Washing Machine Post

A well-researched biography . . . painting a consistent picture of this all-too-human character from Rostock - Cycling Plus

Richly researched and sympathetically written . . . extensive, thoughtful - TLS

This biography peels back the layers of not just a legendary cylist, but an interesting character -- Joe Laverick, Cycling Weekly

Terrific . . . comprehensive -- Best of 2022, Cycling Plus

One of the best cycling books there ever was. So well written and such deep research -- Edward Pickering, editor of Rouleur and author of The Ronde: inside the World's Toughest Bike Race

A beautifully written, vivid portrait -- Scotsman, on Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal

Well written and well researched -- Cycling World, on Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal