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DATE OF RELEASE: 18 JUN 2026

Embark on a whirlwind (and worldwide) tour of cycling stories from one of the nation’s favourite commentators. Join Ned Boulting once more as he brings his cycling stories up to the present day – full of recollections of chaotic, memorable and sometimes surreal encounters with all the key riders.

While the Tour de France takes centre stage, his horizons expand far beyond its confines to take in races across Europe as well as to fascinating locations in the Middle East, China and Malaysia. There are behind-the-scenes chapters on life at the Giro d'Italia; the growth of women's racing; forays into podcasting; replacing the great Phil Liggett as ITV's main commentator; the Flemish classics; and the life and times of Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish. Ride along as Ned travels around the UK with a stage show about the Tour de France, and on the many days that he and David Millar have spent quixotically riding folding bikes up and down enormous mountains.

 

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Publication: 18 Jun 2026, Bloomsbury 
ISBN: 9781399419819

Extent: 288 pages  

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The Accidental Tour-ist: (Final) Dispatches from the Road by Ned Boulting

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      DATE OF RELEASE: 18 JUN 2026

      Embark on a whirlwind (and worldwide) tour of cycling stories from one of the nation’s favourite commentators. Join Ned Boulting once more as he brings his cycling stories up to the present day – full of recollections of chaotic, memorable and sometimes surreal encounters with all the key riders.

      While the Tour de France takes centre stage, his horizons expand far beyond its confines to take in races across Europe as well as to fascinating locations in the Middle East, China and Malaysia. There are behind-the-scenes chapters on life at the Giro d'Italia; the growth of women's racing; forays into podcasting; replacing the great Phil Liggett as ITV's main commentator; the Flemish classics; and the life and times of Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish. Ride along as Ned travels around the UK with a stage show about the Tour de France, and on the many days that he and David Millar have spent quixotically riding folding bikes up and down enormous mountains.

       

      Paperback
      Publication: 18 Jun 2026, Bloomsbury 
      ISBN: 9781399419819

      Extent: 288 pages  

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