The End of the Road

In "The End of the Road," Alasdair Fotheringham offers a detailed exploration of the dramatic events surrounding the 1998 Tour de France, a race marred by one of the biggest doping scandals in sports history, known as the Festina affair. Beginning with the arrest of the Festina team's soigneur, Willy Voet, the audiobook delves into the chaos that ensued, including strikes and mass withdrawals from competing teams. Fotheringham analyzes the profound impact of the scandal on professional cycling and reflects on the lessons learned, all while capturing the paradox of a thrilling race overshadowed by controversy.