Terry Youmans, American Cycling
I have a big problem with this book. It's impossible to put down. Dave Shields owes me a night's sleep.


Review
"The Race pulls any reader along with a sense of anticipation as to what will happen next. A great read." —Lee Walker, chairman of the board, the Lance Armstrong Foundation



Steve Medcroft, Bike.com
Man, what a sweet novel!


Frankie Andreu, 2 time Olympian and 9 time Tour de France rider
This book was all too real. I feel like I just completed another Tour de France!


SWEAT Magazine, March 2004
... riveting action from the first sentence. You won't need any cycling knowledge... tough to put down.


Seattle Magazine
"A white-knuckle ride ending in triumph, [it] reads like a murder-mystery. Warning: You won't be able to put it down."


Book Description
The white-knuckle pace of a bicycle race drives this novel about a young American's opportunity to compete in the Tour de France. Complex relationships with teammates, personal and professional obstacles, and a terrible disaster cause the young cyclist to redefine his limits. An insider's perspective on the world of professional bicycle racing reveals that the required tactics and skills create a culture in which pain is the ultimate currency and endurance is the most powerful force. The intense pressure the competitors experience offers an instructive look at personal formation beyond the sports world.



About the Author
Dave Shields is the author of The Pendulum's Path. He has completed and won multiple long distance races. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Sheer tenacity has earned Ben Barnes the opportunity to ride in The Tour de France. He rises to every challenge, earning the admiration of his teammates, but there are also powerful forces aligned against him. When disaster strikes Ben is forced to confront both himself and his past more directly than he ever before dared.

What follows leaves the reader as white-knuckled as a cyclist plummeting down a serpentine descent. The Race careens around hairpin turns and sprints up daunting ascents as Ben rides to keep his word and regain his honor.

About the AuthorDave Shields is the award winning author of "The Pendulum's Path." He's also an accomplished endurance athlete with several wins to his credit. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two daughters.

FROM THE CRITICS

Heartland Reviews - April 2004

The author is a master of description. We rated this gripping book five hearts.

SWEAT Magazine - March 2004

... riveting action from the first sentence. You won't need any cycling knowledge... tough to put down.

Steve Medcroft - Bike.com

Man, what a sweet novel!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Frankie Andreu