First published 2001
Lance Armstrong grips his handlebars as the peloton surges through the French countryside, chasing his third consecutive Tour de France title. The grueling three-week race pushes riders across beautiful valleys and punishing mountain passes. Armstrong battles fierce competitors while navigating team politics and strategic alliances. Cycling journalist John Wilcockson captures the drama from inside the race caravan, revealing the tactical decisions and personal rivalries that unfold behind the scenes. As Armstrong fights to maintain his lead through each stage, the story exposes the physical and mental toll of professional cycling's most demanding competition. The narrative shows how victory requires more than raw strength in a sport where split-second choices can determine careers.
Genres: adventure, sports, 21st-century, cycling, bicycles
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
Setting: France
Period: 2001
240 pages · Paperback · Velo Press