Bruyneel’s Book: “We Might As Well Win”
I just finished reading Johan Bruyneel’s book, “We Might As Well Win.”
My thoughts? I really liked it. Actually, I thought it was great. A quick read… and it’s full of pretty cool behind the scenes conversations. Bruyneel takes you back to his days as a professional cyclist, how he got started and how he became an 8 time Tour de France winning Team Director. As Phil Liggett says, “Johan Bruyneel could inspire a tortoise to sprint.” Robin Williams says, “…you have to lack a pulse not to be inspired.”
I say… buy it and add it to your collection of cycling books. I don’t want to go into too much detail but it felt like I was either in the team car or on the bike next to all the action while I was reading (and dreaming). Just as you anticipated those great attacks from Lance… you can’t wait to get to the next page. Johan Bruyneel is a smart man… and you gain from his insight not just on cycling but life as well. Have you already read it? What did you think?
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Ian– Cool… glad to hear you have it and that you are liking it as well. I would think every other professional team director should have read or are reading it. Who wouldn’t want some insight into the most accomplished team director in the history of the Tour.
I have it on my list for my next purchase. I have heard it is very good. Right now I am reading The Stand by Stephen King.
Thanks for recommendation
I have heard that Michel Barry’’s “Inside the Postal Bus” is a pretty good inside view as well. Barry was the only Canadian in the Dauphiné (Team highroad) so I should track it down.
I also just finished “Tour de Force” by D. Coyle that documents Armstrong’s 2004 season and TdF bid. Very good book.
Chris– Good to hear… I think you too will really like it. Stephen King… Truly talented guy but I have to admit I’ve never been moved to read one of his books.
Will– I know you will enjoy reading this… especially when Bruyneel goes into the details of specific climbs and Tour stages.
He goes into detail about one of his crashes on a Tour descent… as well as his Stage 6 victory in the ‘95 Tour. It’s fun.
Just finished the book myself and really liked it. Johan is someone I’ve admired him for quite awhile and it was cool to get to know him better. I hope he wins the Vuelta this year 
Arlyn– Yes… a great show at the Giro and I’m sure Contador is ready to take the win at home. It’ll be fun to watch.
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Awesome, I’m half way through it as I type this. I hope to be finished tonight and so far recommend it for any cyclist’s bookshelf.