A unique opportunity to read a special book: three years behind the scenes of one of the best sports teams in the world. In July 2022, the Dutch cycling team Jumbo-Visma crowned its remarkable success story when Jonas Vingegaard rode into Paris as the winner of the Tour de France for the first time. It was the dream outcome of a long, rarely simple, always thoughtful journey that has been taken since the team's founding in 2013. In the three years leading up to the Tour victory, writer Nando Boers had the unique opportunity to closely follow the Jumbo-Visma team. As a "fly on the wall," he was allowed to be present everywhere and experienced firsthand how the team's tactical race plans were developed and implemented. Over these three years, Boers regularly spoke with riders, coaches, and sports directors during races and training camps. He observed wind tunnel tests and listened to online meetings where coaches and scientists discussed tactics, team spirit, nutrition, training methods, and talent development. He also participated in meetings where the progress and controversies of top riders like Primoz Roglic, Tom Dumoulin, Wout Van Aert, and Jonas Vingegaard were discussed, resulting in a captivating and highly educational book about planning, perseverance, and success in sports—and far beyond.

Dutch journalist and author Nando Boers receives the unique opportunity to spend three years behind the scenes of one of the best sports teams in the world. This book offers a unique insight into the planning, preparation, strategy, and tactics of professional cycling. It provides a fascinating look at how close victory and defeat are in elite sports and offers an immediate experience of the best cyclists in the world. "The Plan" is extraordinary sports writing.