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Mastermind: How Dave Brailsford Reinvented the Wheel

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Mastermind: How Dave Brailsford Reinvented the Wheel

By: Richard Moore
Narrated by: Richard Moore
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Dave Brailsford has spearheaded the track cycling revolution in Britain, helping turn the nation into a superpower. He is also head of Team Sky and oversaw Bradley Wiggins' victory at the 2012 Tour de France. But who is the man behind the mask?

This is a portrait of one of the most enigmatic presences in world sport; an exploration of his background, a unique insight into the formation of his methodology and an analysis of how he has forged a new path in a sport riven with controversy.

©2013 Richard Moore (P)2013 Audible Ltd
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Coach Dave Brailsford has been responsible for bringing British cycling to world dominance, overseeing victories in the 2012 and 2013 Tour de France. This behind-the-scenes look at his career considers his management style, psychology, and philosophy, focusing on his response to doping and other crises during his term at the helm of Team Sky. Cycling writer (and able, if sedate, narrator) Roger Moore looks at Brailsford's response to these challenges, including his reliance on confidants and management manuals. A short but intimate look at an elusive figure making a major dent in the sports world today.

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Ok for the price

I paid less than £2 for this. I think that's a fair price I certainly wouldn't have wanted to pay any more.

For me this is worth a listen but doesn't contain the detail I would like.

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Great content, interesting insights

I'm a big cycling fan but didn't know much about Brailsford until listening to this. it's great to know what he's like behind the scenes to link to what you're watching on TV.
Could have outsourced the narration for a bit more enthusiasm but it's not as bad as other reviews make out.

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Very interesting book

An intersting insight into what it takes to run such an empire of a team, And great to hear the late Richard Moore's voice.

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A very interesting listen

an interesting look into the world of British cycling and the surrounding doping controversy. Well worth a listen

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hmmm

not really the insight into sir dave that you'd expect especially based on the title

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Brilliant short book

This was an excellent short insight into the man and the hidden mechanics of the team. Well worth a listen.

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I’ve never even watched cycling and I loved it!

I was hoping to get a little more insight into the Marginal Gains theory - this isn’t the book I expected, but loved! :)

Really interesting!

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...A Great Insight....

Superb insight into the man who helped reinvigorate a sport and inspire an activation of cyclists

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Dave Brailsford

Dave Brailsford Mastermind
Very interesting background to amazing success.
A true manager / coaching legend
Interesting listening.
Could have been longer

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Insightful loved it

Not a cycling fan, that said I’m really interested in marginal gains and Dave Brailsford took this on and proved it works. Enjoyable insight into the man who helped bring so much joy to the UK.

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