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Cycle of lies

the fall of Lance Armstrong
2014
Chronicles fourteen years in Lance Armstrong's career, from his cancer recovery to his fall after revelations about his systemic doping became public.

Kings of the road

a portrait of racers and racing
1988

Lance Armstrong

racing hero
2011
A brief biography of American racing cyclist Lance Armstrong that discusses his upbringing in Texas, his professional success and achievements, his battle with cancer, and the impact he has made on the world around him.

It's not about the bike

my journey back to life
2001
Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong describes his triumph over cancer.

Tillie the terrible Swede

how one woman, a sewing needle, and a bicycle changed history
2011
Follows Tillie Anderson, a Swedish immigrant, as she defies society's conventions and pursues her dream of becoming the first women's bicycle-riding champion of the world.

Learning about resilience from the life of Lance Armstrong

2002
Describes the life of American bicycle racing champion Lance Armstrong, including his victories in the Tour de France and his resilience in fighting cancer.

Major

a black athlete, a white era, and the fight to be the world's fastest human being
2008
Examines the life of Major Taylor, an African-American cyclist in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who aspired to be named the fastest man alive, focusing on his rivalry with Floyd McFarland, an unscrupulous white rider who pushed Taylor to his limits in a final showdown in Australia in 1904.

The secret race

inside the hidden world of the Tour de France : doping, cover-ups, and winning at all costs
2012
Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Tour de France, revealing the doping, competition, and cover-ups that operate beyond the public's view. The author discusses how an all-consuming urge to win has transformed the sport and the racers who have come to define it.

No mountain high enough

raising Lance, raising me
2005
The mother of champion bicyclist Lance Armstrong tells the story of her teenage pregnancy and marriage, her devotion to her son, her determination as a young woman to keep moving forward and make their lives better, and her fight to make sure he survived his battle with cancer.

Extreme cycling with Dale Holmes

2007
A profile of extreme cyclist, Dale Holmes, describing how he became a BMX rider and his many championships.

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