CoH Episode 51: Former Professional Cyclist, Tyler Hamilton

Send us Fan MailThis weeks’ guest, Tyler Hamilton, is a former professional cyclist who has reached the highest pinnacles of the sport, and felt the harshest of consequences when it was discovered that he and many of his teammates took part in an extensive doping program. He and many of his teammate’s stories have been well documented, and although we cover part of it, it’s not what this interview is about. This conversation is about what you do when everything you’ve worked for professionally is now gone. Tyler discusses the fallout from his 60 Minutes interview, the tough conversations with close friends and family members, and how he went on to rebuild his life personally and professionally. To read more about Tyler’s story be sure to check out his book The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France, or his Adventure Audio Podcast.