Bath Cycling Night: Alex Dowsett book launch event, with Michael Hutchinson

We are delighted to welcome Alex Dowsett as our latest Bath Cycling Nights guest. Alex is launching his new autobiography, Bloody Minded and will be looking back on his 13 years as a pro cyclist in which he won stages of the Giro d'Italia, held the World Hour Record and raced with and against Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Lance Armstrong.

Alex joins us at 7pm on Tuesday October 24.

As well as showing us the golden age of British cycling from the inside, Alex will be sharing the challenges he has faced as the only top sportsperson in the world with haemophilia A, a condition in which falls can be fatal and which both blighted his young sporting life, and boosted his determination to succeed. 

From his highs to his frustrations at the injustices he faced in the sport, Alex's memoir perfectly chronicles a career in which he was driven equally by love and rage.

Alex will be in conversation with Michael Hutchinson - himself a 56-times British champion, Cycling Weekly columnist and acclaimed author.

Tickets are £13, £10 concessions or £27 including a book (RRP: £20).

'A must read' Phil Liggett, MBE

'A story like no other in cycling' Ned Boulting

'A fascinating insight into the mindset of an elite sportsman who overcame great odds to reach the very top' Simon Brotherton 

'The humblest super-talent in the peloton, proving nice guys can win. A wonderful book' Carlton Kirby 

'An inspiration for anyone who wants to do whatever they're told they can't.' Michael Hutchinson 

'Such an inspiring tale. Poignant and moving, and told with forthright honesty' Peter Cossins