Other Ways to Win: A competitive cyclist's reflections on success

So much to learn from Lee. Amazing rider, buckets of energy but capable of gentle reflection and a talented communicator. Beautiful writing. I’ll reread this one.

Beautifully written, I totally agree the the sentiments in the book, that we need to move to a society where just having enough is good enough!

I loved this book, Lee is open, honest, vulnerable and gives great insight into the epic adventures she has ridden. Highly recommend

Wow! A very personal account of Lee Craigie’s fascinating and motivational journey from elite World Championship and Commonwealth Games mountain biking, through epic bikepacking adventures, to the sleep deprivations of ultra-distance cycling. And don’t forget the madness of cycling from Edinburgh to Copenhagen on cargo bikes at Christmas! Brilliantly written and constantly entertaining, l challenge you not to want to get on your bike after reading this book. Highly recommended.

Well done to Lee on writing this book and the way in which it’s been written, from the heart.Extremely readable and with a great deal of thought and emotion deep within the text.The journey from childhood through to amazing achievements as an adult kept me engrossed throughout.It appears to be simply reflections on success but certainly isn’t. Lee focussed on success but what led her there were multifaceted experiences as a child.She hasn’t just focussed on winning but also on how to bring marginalised people into an outdoor environment by working to remove external barriers and allowing each to take a move in that direction. Helping them to “win” in whatever way. It’s delightful to read her ethos isn’t just about winning alone, but about the need to have and consider teamwork and how the “whole” is so much greater than the individual.The undertone thoughts and experiences were ones I could identify with in many ways.Not much more to say - simply a great read.

I knew of Lee from her competitive cycling successes but nothing of the person or the things she did outside of the sphere of mountain biking. In this book, Lee shared so much of her personal life, the things that shaped her, and an insight into the person she has become through the experiences she's had. So much of it resonated with me or made me stop, think, and reconsidered how I would react in a similar situation.I loved this book because it made me think. It isn't a list of races or training or competitive events. It isn't a full autobiography. But it does explain how the Lee of today has been shaped by events in her past and the ethos she now holds so dear. As the title so rightly says, there are other ways to win; in life it's often those that don't come first that learn the most and ultimately succeed.This is a book I will definitely read again!

I enjoyed reading an outdoor adventure book that was not centered around personal struggle or loss. The book includes an alternative take on sporting success, is full of two-wheeled adventure and general positive energy.

What a great title - Other ways to win. The book does cover cycling triumphs but also looks at other contributions to society which are not quantified as ‘wins’ but are signs of success to be celebrated! Along the way of course there are obstacles to overcome or just accept.Contributions to society includes teaching boy’s to ride as a way of getting them to engage in therapy. Fascinating for anyone interested in education particularly of boys.Lee was a founding member of the Adventure Syndicate which empowers other women to realise there adventuring endeavours. One project by the syndicate was following the steps (pedals?) of a group of women who completed a 500mile trip from Glasgow to the north west of Scotland in 1936.Lots of interesting stories in this book!