Shut Up, Legs!

My Wild Ride on and off the Bike

By: Jens Voigt, James Startt

Narrated by: Shaun Grindell

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

Critic reviews

"[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)

Personality

Jens shines through! Fun listen! Interesting perspective on doping. Laughed out loud a few times. I am an even bigger fan after reading!

The uniqueness of the person Jens is!!!!

I just loved the story of this legend. He is so charismatic and yet very real!!!!

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.

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.

inspiring!

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