Book description
Sam has discovered a talent no-one knew he had . . .
Sam is the fastest boy on his paper delivery round - and under
suspicion for being too speedy.
But when Sam's boss spots his talent for cycling, he also sees an
opportunity.
And so years of rigorous training begin as Sam prepares to race in
the Olympic Velodrome. Can Sam handle the expectation, now his skills
have been recognised?
**From an award-winning chief sports reporter for The Times.
Owen will be reporting on the Olympics for The Times, lending
even more authority as the author of this series in the lead-up to the Games.
** In addition to the success of Team GB's cyclists, the Velodrome
is one of the most iconic Olympic buildings for London 2012.
Cycling for Gold features non-fiction facts and figures woven
into an inspiring fictional story.
Owen Slot is chief sports reporter on The Times. He has
three times been named Sports Feature Writer of the Year and three
times Sports News Reporter of the Year.
He will be reporting on the London 2012 Olympics and 2011 Rugby
World Cup.
