An Evening with Sir Bradley Wiggins

Booka Bookshop and Linghams Booksellers are delighted to present an evening with legendary British cyclist Bradley Wiggins as he reflects on life on and off the bike and the publication of his new memoir, The Chain.

Bradley Wiggins is the greatest British cyclist of his generation. A national hero on both track and road, he won five Olympic gold medals, eight world titles and the Tour de France.

But his is a story mired in contradiction, controversy, and confusion. Sat on a throne after winning gold at London 2012, just ten days after becoming the first Briton to win the Tour de France, here was a man with the world at his feet. Sporting hero. People’s champion. Legend. Everyone knew who ‘Wiggo’ was. Everyone, that is, but him.

Bradley’s own truth was one of a chaotic and disturbing upbringing characterised by abandonment, violence and abuse. The bike had been his escape but he knew that the second he got out of the saddle he was a shadow-man with no self-belief and even less self-worth. After retirement, Bradley descended into a deep personal despair marked by drug addiction.

Bradley’s saviour has been himself. Incredibly he found the strength to embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery during which he faced his greatest ever opponent – the demons inside his head. In so doing he reached an understanding of what and who he is. The result is this powerful memoir, The Chain.

Bradley Wiggins has cast aside his fragile shell. His journey is one he is ready to share. Now, as the person he always wanted to be, he has become an inspiration to us all. Forget the jerseys, the medals. Finally, Bradley Wiggins is who he is, in his own skin. He has broken the chain.

Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear from the man himself, 'live' at St George's Hall, Liverpool.

All tickets include a copy of Bradley's book The Chain, available to collect on the night.

Event Format:

In conversation interview 'live' on stage followed by audience Q&A and book signing.

Tickets:

£35 (Admits One & includes a copy of The Chain - RRP £22)

Seating is unreserved