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Like countless other kids, Phil Gaimon grew up dreaming of being a professional athlete. But unlike countless other kids, he actually pulled it off. After years of amateur races, hard training, living out of a suitcase, and never taking "no" for an answer, he finally achieved his goal and signed a contract to race professionally on one of the best teams in the world. Now, Gaimon pulls back the curtain on the WorldTour, cycling's highest level. He takes listeners along for his seasons in Europe, covering everything from rabid, water-bottle-stealing Belgian fans, to contract renewals, to riding in poisonous smog, to making friends in a sport plagued by doping. Draft Animals reveals a story as much about bike racing as it is about the never-ending ladder of achieving goals, failure, and finding happiness if you land somewhere in-between.
About the Author
Phil Gaimon retired from laziness and computer games in 2004, and began riding a bike to lose weight. Now, after a long career as a pro cyclist, he's dedicated himself to sharing that joy--through books, Phil's cookie-themed Fondo in Malibu, Strava hunts, and podcasts. Keep track on www.philthethrill.net, or @philgaimon on social.
