A thoroughly gripping read right from the start, Racing Through the Dark is David Millar’s confessional account of his doping past. One of Britain’s best cyclists, Millar was banned from professional cycling and arrested due to his substance misuse during competitions.

He used this time to reflect on what he had done and is now a major ambassador for anti-doping. He admits: “I doped for money and glory in order to guarantee the continuation of my status”.

Despite having won stages of the Tour de France in his young, drug-free years, the doping culture of professional cycling soon encompassed Millar too and in turn led to his downfall. His autobiography tells the story of how he got involved in doping and details his journey from amateur to pro to suspended cyclist.

Racing Through the Dark | RRP £8.99