[Opinion] Explaining the development of professional cycling in Europe

Explaining the development of professional cycling in Europe

Christoph Wagner Université Gustave Eiffel John ConnollyPower, Pain and Professional Cycling: A Historical-Sociological Study202 pages, hardcoverCheltenham, Glos: Edward Elgar 2024ISBN 978-1-80392-721-3 When it comes to cycling, public opinion is divided: the accusations range from cheats to liars and back; others meanwhile would argue that cheating, i.e., doping, is widespread and not limited to cycling; in fact that the entire sphere of profes…