The Accidental Tour-ist: (Final) Dispatches From the Road

In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to How I Won the Yellow Jumper — and following the success of 1923 — author and veteran cycling commentator Ned Boulting reflects on a storied career spent covering professional road racing. Through a series of behind-the-scenes stories, he recounts chaotic, memorable and sometimes surreal encounters with key riders and personalities, both on and off the road.

While the Tour de France remains central, the narrative expands beyond its confines to include races across Europe and exotic locales such as the Middle East, China, and Malaysia. Readers are taken behind the curtain at the Giro d’Italia, witness the growth of women’s cycling, and follow Boulting’s own evolution — including podcasting, stage shows, and his personal memories of iconic figures like Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish. The result is a rich, reflective chronicle of a life devoted to the sport, blending the insight of a journalist with the passion of a fan.