Emma Pooley in Conversation - Book launch event

Olympic cyclist Emma Pooley tells stories from her unique career, as she launches her new memoir (and recipe book) Oat to Joy.

Emma Pooley didn’t start cycling until her twenties, but went on to race at three Olympic Games - taking a silver medal at Beijing in 2008. Emma won multiple stage races, and was a time trial World Champion, later switching her talents to other endurance events, winning the Lausanne marathon and a string world titles at duathlon (running and cycling). Emma came out of retirement to compete as a cyclist again at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. 

The memoir sections of 'Oat to Joy' are candid and articulate, showing us inside the Team GB Olympic project and reflecting on Emma's experiences as a latecomer to elite sport, facing her doubts - a fear of riding downhill, for one - and driving herself onto prolonged success in a new environment.

The recipes are inspired by Emma's long-time search, as an athlete, for tasty, natural nutrition and snacks, within a wider culture of ultra-processed energy products. 

Emma will be discussing her experiences with former Procycling magazine writer Duncan Steer. There will be a chance to ask your own questions.

Tickets are £13 or £31 including a hardback copy of Oat to Joy (RRP £29.)