One-Way Ticket

This new autobiography tells the story of cycling over the last thirty years through the eyes of one of the sport's most influential and remarkable figures: Jonathan Vaughters. He was a professional during the darkest era and is now the team manager of the WorldTour team EF Education First. Vaughters is a decisive leader who has fearlessly defended his vision of a clean sport against all odds for over a decade.

Over the past three decades, Jonathan Vaughters has had a front-row seat at most major events in cycling. He was both a former teammate of Lance Armstrong and a key witness against him. He doped, renounced doping, faced his responsibilities, and launched the first professional team that committed itself to a clean cycling approach. This underdog team has since transformed into one of the most successful racing squads despite limited resources and has sparked a movement that has captivated the entire sport.

This book is much more than just a tale of won and lost bike races: with great storytelling and his characteristic wit, Jonathan Vaughters recounts his journey from an enthusiastic teenager traveling to races in his dad's van to an aspiring professional determined to make his mark in Europe—at any cost. He explains his initially painful transformation from Saul to Paul and provides readers with unique insights into the complex and thrilling business of building and managing a professional racing team. Engaging, enlightening, and inspiring.