Published by HarperCollins, The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me by Pippa York and David Walsh is a new memoir from retired cyclist York and sportswriter Walsh, chronicling their time spent following the Tour de France, and reflecting on York’s transition from Robert Millar to Philippa York.
In November, the book won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, a prestigious award celebrating excellence in sports writing. Plus, you can buy it at a discount for Black Friday – scroll down for the deal.
It’s early morning when we get out of Hamburg Airport. Ten kilometres later I stop looking in the rearview mirror. Bonnie and Clyde are headed for the Hotel Ibis Dunkerque Centre, a 730-kilometre drive. Well, at least there’s plenty of time to talk.
This is our third Tour together, and days that bring the unexpected don’t upset us anymore. Pippa is imperturbable. Though I’m thoroughly used to her company and at ease with it, I sometimes glance across at my friend in the driver’s seat and think of the man she used to be.
I want Pippa to feel the same way about Robert but am not sure she can. And, of course, I’m not one for leaving things unsaid.
David: I’ve asked this before, but surely you must have enjoyed being Robert Millar, the highly successful bike rider? He gave you a life that was good and he helped you to cope with your gender dysphoria. You were so good as Robert Millar, it had to have been compensation for who you couldn’t be? If you were back in your teens, and attitudes were as liberal then as they are now, I’m guessing you wouldn’t want to give up on Robert Millar’s cycling career?
Pippa: No, you’re not right. If Robert Millar had been born in 1998 not 1958, I’d never have been a pro bike rider.
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