Decades later, Harry’s son, Jim – unaware of his true parentage until after his mother’s death – sets out to uncover who his father really was. As he digs into Harry’s past, long-hidden family secrets surface, fierce loyalties are revealed, and he is drawn into the darker side of 1970s professional cycling, where he uncovers a shocking truth that has been concealed for nearly forty years. The evidence points to a revelation that could restore Harry’s reputation, but at what cost?
Rob McIvor began his writing career at a music magazine before moving into business journalism and, later, corporate and political affairs. An experienced touring and long-distance cyclist, he has completed the prestigious Paris–Brest–Paris and London–Edinburgh–London endurance events several times. He has also served as a director of Audax UK, the governing body for endurance cycling in the UK. Originally from Lancashire, he lives in Blackheath, south-east London.