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An Evening with Chris Sidwells, Launching His New Book: Jacques Anquetil - The Man Behind the Mask

An Evening with Chris Sidwells, Launching His New Book: Jacques Anquetil - The Man Behind the Mask

Purchase your tickets herehttps://cyclinglegends.co.uk/products/talks-03-jacques-anquetil-wrexham

When: 28th January
Time
: 18:45 Doors, 7:30pm Start
Where
: Alf Jones Cycles, Gresford, LL12 8NT
Alf Jones Cycles will be providing a free hot/cold drink on entry. 

In this series of captivating talks, Chris Sidwells explores legendary riders and pivotal moments from the sport’s rich history.

After Chris' super successful talk at Alf Jones Cycles in 2024, at that time focusing on the legacy and dominance of the legendary Ti-Raleigh racing team, with special guest and former team-rider Dave Lloyd, Chris is once again back to launch his brand new book and part 3 of the Cycling Legends series.

The latest focus is Jacques Anquetil, the first five-time Tour de France champion and a man of many contradictions. Based on the new book, Cycling Legends 03: Jacques Anquetil - The Man Behind the Mask, these talks offer a rare glimpse behind the public persona to reveal the real Anquetil—a man who made his own rules, lived by his own standards, and remains one of the sport’s most intriguing figures.

Uncover more untold stories, see more unseen photos with bonus items that couldn't fit in the book, and get more of a background to the features in it!

About the Book

Foreword by Sir Paul Smith - legendary fashion designer and lifelong cycling fanatic.

Jacques Anquetil is one of the all-time greats. The first five-time Tour de France winner, the first to repeat Fausto Coppi’s Giro d’Italia-Tour double, the ultimate time triallist – a great champion but a mystery as a man.

Anquetil was never what he seemed, Cycling Legends 03 Jacques Anquetil lifts the lid on the man as well as the sporting icon that was Jacques Anquetil. Using first-hand accounts from many who knew him best, we reveal the truth about the man who made his own rules.

Uncompromising yet fragile, brave yet needy, logical but superstitious, Jacques Anquetil was complicated. The personification of 1960s style and culture, his friends were film and music stars, but he was a country boy who loved to be alone in nature.

Maître Jacques, as he was called, is a puzzle solved by reading Cycling Legends 03 Jacques Anquetil.

The Author and Host for the evening

Chris Sidwells has written over twenty-five books, including some bestselling cycling guidebooks such as the Bike Repair Manual, and has edited numerous others. Chris has written over 1,000 articles for Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport, GQ Magazine, Men’s Fitness, the Guardian, the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Times, the BBC and many more. Cycling Legends is Chris' sports media business, which is comprised of book publishing, event promotion and his podcast www.cyclinglegendspodcast.com a monthly cycling magazine you listen to with features, interviews, tech, fitness, news, opinion and history shows.

About the Venue

Alf Jones opened the doors of his Wrexham bike shop in 1955, to share his passion for cycling and provide first class personal service to every one of his customers. Almost 70 years later, the business is still run with these same values. At Alf Jones Cycles, we believe in the value of traditional, personal service, and pride ourselves on getting to know our customers to understand their needs properly.

And while we’re proud of our heritage, we’re also passionate about the latest developments in the world of cycling. The bikes we stock showcase the leading design and engineering from the best manufacturers – from featherweight carbon road bikes or full suspension mountain bikes, through to efficient commuter bikes and great bikes for kids. Our mechanics will keep you on the road all year round.

All of our team members are avid cyclists from multi genres with an extensive knowledge of the sport, so whether you’re an experienced cyclist, or just starting out, we are here to help you get as much enjoyment as possible from every minute you spend on your bike.

When: 28th January
Time: 18:45 Doors, 7:30pm Start
Where: Alf Jones Cycles, Gresford

Purchase your tickets herehttps://cyclinglegends.co.uk/products/talks-03-jacques-anquetil-wrexham

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