Pedaling for Glory: Victory and Drama in Professional Bicycle Racing

by Samuel Abt

An examination of the 1996 professional bicycle racing season. From the early races in March, braving snow and ice in Terenno-Adriatico, to the sweltering heat at the Spanish Vuelta and the summer Olympics, Samuel Abt follows the races and racers, and features interviews with the professionals.

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Samuel Raphael Abt was an American sports journalist and author who covered professional cycling for 31 years, publishing articles in the New York Times and International Herald Tribune, among others. He devoted much time to chronicling the careers of English-speaking riders, especially Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond.