Synopses & Reviews
Having won the coveted yellow jersey in stage 10, cyclist Ben Barnes continues his quest to win the Tour de France in this sequel to
The Race. Despite his attempts to distance himself from the traditional political maneuvering, Ben falls victim to the repercussions associated with his success and comes face to face with outright sabotage and ongoing conflicts with team owners. This treachery, however, becomes insignificant in comparison to the specter of illegal, performance-enhancing drugs. Experiencing extreme pressure to prevail, Ben contemplates how he can be successful amidst challengers who have stacked the odds in their favor. Difficulties with his girlfriend and brutal weather conditions throughout the remaining 10 stages further conspire to derail Ben as he ascends Plateau de Bonsacre and Luz Ardiden, races through Cannes and Bordeaux, and strives to be the first to cross the finish line on the Champs-Elysées.
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"Shield's fast-moving writing style adds excitement and suspense to this action-packed novel."
France Magazine
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"Dave has an almost magical way of putting the reader in the midst of an intense adventure, and turning up the heat." Daily Peloton
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"A fast-paced, action-packed cycling adventure...with a surprising twist at the end that will definitely catch you off guard." Cycling Interactive
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"[The Tour is] a performance-enhanced page-turner with addictive qualities...and what a ride it is!" Xtri.com
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"The most compelling and open discussion of cheating I've ever read." Aron Ralston, author, Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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"The reader can almost empathize with an athlete's decision to cheat. A page-turner. Addicting." VeloNews
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"Shields does [inspirational novels] one better by avoiding a cliché ending without compromising the story." The Salt Lake Tribune
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"This author has a working crystal ball." Pedal Pushers
About the Author
Dave Shields is the author of
The Pendulum's Path and
The Race. He is an avid endurance athlete who has completed and won multiple long-distance races. He has appeared on
CNN,
Fox News, and numerous radio and television shows to provide cycling insight and expertise. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.