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Shut Up, Legs!

By: Jens Voigt, James Startt
Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
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Publisher's summary

Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn't a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour de France - and wore the yellow jersey twice - Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness. Voigt adopted a tireless work ethic that he carried throughout his career.

In Shut Up, Legs! (a legendary Jensism), Voigt reflects upon his childhood in East Germany, juggling life as a professional cyclist and a father of six, and how he remained competitive without doping. Shut Up, Legs! offers a rare glimpse inside his heart and mind.

©2016 Jens Voigt and James Startt (P)2016 Tantor

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"[Jens Voigt's] hilarious, unique, instructive, always heartfelt stories from inside the peloton bring even more color to one of the most colorful careers in all of pro bicycle racing." (Bill Strickland, editor in chief, Bicycling)

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inspiring!

A true gem! Shaping me into the cyclist and person I would like to bring and know I can become.

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Entertaining and informative

I love Jens' commentary during the TDF. His East German upbringing provides a unique perspective on cycling, his training and life. It's full of inside stories of what goes on in the peloton and between teammates.

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inspiring

it was great to hear a story of someone who was happy to never win a grand tour but was thrilled by helping others do that.

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Wonderful story from Jensie

Loved the details behind his incredible 17-year cycling career. One problem: Too short!! I didn't want the story to end.

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Fun cycling autobiography!

Really interesting and fun to listen to autobiography! A little behind the scenes peek into the life of a professional cyclist.

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Says it all

Great insight into the pro cycling community. He covered all aspects of what is required to be a pro cyclist.

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great great great

nice easy and very entertaining really enjoyed it. I like him evn more, if you are into cyxling. is a must

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Great Book and Cycling Life.

Just a great guy. great book if you have been following him for years.

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Will re-listen to this again someday I’m sure!

If you are a cycling enthusiast of any sort there’s no way you will not appreciate this book that reveals the demands of a most brutally difficult professional sport but beyond that it is very honest and straightforward and reveals how unique Jens is and what grit he has and how his upbringing shaped his work ethic, it’s a fascinating story

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Great listen

Would recommend if you love cycling! The reader messed up some cycling team names, but only negative

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