Gold

I very much enjoyed Gold by Chris Cleave which is set in England from about 2000 to the present.  The main characters Kate and Zoe are elite cyclists competing in the Olympic Games.  They are the best of friends but very competitive with each other.  The story follows their lives as they live from one Olympiad to another.  Their coach does his best to keep their lives "on track" but as with any life there are complications along the way.  The author has researched the story well so we have an understanding of what is involved in training and competing at this level.  4/5