Book description
Imagine hearing cycling's untold story through the voices of those who've raced against the odds. Marlon Lee Moncrieffe's New Black Cyclones isn't just a book-it's a revolution you hear, not just read. As Tour de France legend Bradley Wiggins calls it, this is "revolutionary." And listening to Moncrieffe's audiobook, you feel that urgency in every word.
The sport you know-dominated by European narratives-isn't the whole story. Moncrieffe, a former pro cyclist turned truth-teller, takes you on a journey across continents. You'll hear Black riders, coaches, and activists share raw, unfiltered truths: the microaggressions, the exclusion, the fight to claim space on the podium. It's not just about racism in cycling-it's about how the sport ignores Black excellence while Black communities are already building their own movements.
What makes this audiobook extraordinary? It's the voices. You hear the frustration in a rider's voice when they say, "Go back to your own country!" You hear the hope in a community leader describing Velokhaya, a grassroots hub in South Africa. Moncrieffe's narration-warm, urgent, deeply human-turns data into a heartbeat. You don't just learn about "Black squares in white circles"; you feel the tension of being the only one in the peloton who looks like you.
And it's not all critique. This is a blueprint. Moncrieffe shows how riders like Biniam Girmay (the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage) are already shifting the game. He connects past struggles to the "New Black Cyclones" movement-a global wave demanding cycling reflect the world it serves. The chapter "One Love" isn't idealism; it's a practical vision for unity.
If you've ever felt cycling's history left you out, this audiobook is your invitation in. It's the call South African champion Nicholas Dlamini praised: "Cycling as never told before." Moncrieffe doesn't just document a revolution-he makes you hear it coming. You'll finish this listen not just informed, but ready to pedal toward change. This isn't just about bikes. It's about who gets to ride them-and who gets to decide the path.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience