The Race Against the Stasi: The Incredible Story of Dieter Wiedemann, the Iron Curtain and the Greatest Cycling Race on Earth - Hardcover

'incredibly impressive. a monumental work of great credit to its author and principal subjects, in equal parts social and sporting history and may well be one of the finest books i have ever had the pleasure of reading.'

a great book that mixes a variety of source materials to tell the story of a cyclist. a story that deserves to be told'

'more than the story of a cyclist, more than a story about cycling...it's the story of a man forgotten by history but who deserves to be remembered, not just for the life he lived, but for the way the story of that life has been told.'

'A hugely rewarding read and a tour de force of excellent journalism'

'a window into a world that no longer exists but which conditioned the lives of millions of people. most definitely a book worth reading'

"wonderful book"

"The story of Dieter Wiedemann is an intriguing tale, encompassing a potent combination of politics, sport, love and betrayal. Herbie Sykes impressively balances the political and the personal, making The Race Against the Stasi an enjoyable, compelling and highly recommended read."

"moving and enjoyable"

"A fascinating tale"

"gripping book was as unputdownable as the best espionage novels."

'so much more than a regular biography... [a] unique account of life behind the Iron Curtain when the Berlin Wall was up and the Cold War was at its chilliest'

'so much more than a regular biography... [a] unique account of life behind the Iron Curtain when the Berlin Wall was up and the Cold War was at its chilliest'

'incredibly impressive? a monumental work of great credit to its author and principal subjects, in equal parts social and sporting history and may well be one of the finest books i have ever had the pleasure of reading.

"gripping book was as unputdownable as the best espionage novels."