Paul Maunder

Writer, fiction and non. In search of the perfect rice pudding... @pelotonmagazine

[Paul Maunder @PaulMaunder5]

With every book another journey of discovery... delighted to announce I've signed with the fantastic people @QuercusBooks to write a book about Charly Gaul, one of the most enigmatic & talented riders ever to grace cycling.

Hardback out May 24

#charlygaul #giroditalia #grimpeur

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@Andymcgra @velovelovelo__ @EuroHoody @SadhbhOS @jim_c_1985 Excellent - enjoy! I'm doing a series of features for @velovelovelo__ about the gastronomy, culture and cycling history of this year's route, so expect my ramblings to be interspersed with your far more punchy pieces :)

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@cyclocross24 Puck's mtb exploits are definitely making this off-season less boring :)

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@iancleverly @nedboulting oh that ending... I read that the writers originally wrote another version - the gang make it to a swiss bank, stash the gold in a safe with a combination, of which they each learn only 2 digits. then 2 get killed in a shoot-out with police...

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@iancleverly ah, could you draw me a diagram or something to tape to my top tube?

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@clevergareth I wanted to write *literally* next door, but I knew as a fellow writer, you would be appalled :)

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@CaleyFretz Great tip, thx. The dubbing particularly ruins all the background incidental conversations, and the French language is one of the most joyful, nostalgic parts of the Tour

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@clevergareth I don't disagree, but also there is a Sainsbury's next door to that Aldi so feeding yourself in the old-fashioned way is still possible.

[@[email protected] @KitdeWaal]

There are at least five novels here. Minimum.

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@Andymcgra South London really is taking over pro cycling

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Today the Giro heads for Monte Bondone, scene of one of the most epic days in Giro history. In 1956 Charly Gaul won on the mountain and took the maglia rosa. Snow and freezing rain meant that only 43 riders finished the stage, and most of them got lifts in supporting vehicles.

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@herbiesykes Anquetil was booed and whistled at for making the race boring (and for perceived arrogance) - and the French fans saved their cheers for Charly.

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She's a Topper, for sure

[Cyclocross24.com @cyclocross24]

🇬🇧 Cat Ferguson won the 🇧🇪 Ronde van Vlaanderen for Junior Women on Sunday. 🇮🇹 Federica Venturelli 2nd, 🇫🇷 Célia Gery 3rd, 🇧🇪 Fleur Moors 4th, 🇧🇪 Xaydee Van Sinaey 5th, 🇬🇧 Imogen Wolff 7th, 🇧🇪 Lore De Schepper 8th. A lot of familiar names in the top 10. 👍

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Anthony Gormley branches out into cycling stars...

[Team Visma | Lease a Bike @vismaleaseabike]

I want to keep dreaming, and winning together. ✨
𝘑𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘶𝘹 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘳 à 𝘳ê𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘦𝘵 à 𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦.

#Christophe2026 #RideYourDreams 💭

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I know buying pro team kit isn't as popular now, but I do think it is a constructive way to support women's teams, and their sponsors.

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Bought myself some new kit to celebrate finishing my book on Charly Gaul. Love this colour way, and the redemption story of @CordonRagot sealed the deal. Looking forward to riding around London in it.

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Time for the red pen, Charly.

#charlygaul #amediting #seconddraft

[Stew @stewnotstu]

I’m obsessed with the sassiness of the Spanish army. The guy leading the second group is living his best life!

[Paul Maunder @PaulMaunder5]

@franquinn @LauraPAuthor very similar, plus I might write any other bits and bobs - author's note, blurb, author profile - which make it feel more like a real book that will appear in the shops