This beautifully written memoir is sure to appeal to all cyclists. It contains some of the best writing on competitive cycling-from the cyclist’s viewpoint-ever published.

Bruno Schull enters the California amateur racing circuit, and in the course of one long season climbs the rankings to near the top. Along the way he falls in love, and watches a friend die in a terrible cycling accident. Like the film Breaking Away, this is the story of an unknown cyclist striving for greatness. Bruno Schull’s story covers his progress through a dozen local races, paralleled by his intense fixation on the Tour de France on TV. He captures the spirit of cycling at its highest levels, and the more peculiar, unsung glories of amateur racing. Funny, smart, inspiring, elegant-and full of great cycling.

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About the Author

Bruno Schull lives in Berkeley, CA. This is his first book.

Product Details

* Paperback: 240 pages
* Publisher: Breakaway Books (September 1, 2002)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1891369326
* ISBN-13: 978-1891369322
* Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
* Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces