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With a new Afterword.

Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tour de France yellow jerseys after staring down cancer, and in the process became an international symbol of resilience and courage. In a sport constantly dogged by blood doping scandals, Armstrong seemed above the fray. Never had cycling - or any sport-boasted such a charismatic and accomplished champion.

Then, in the summer of 2012, the legend imploded. The rumors that had long dogged Armstrong began to solidify. Buried evidence surfaced. Hushed-up witnesses came forth. Armstrong''s Tour victories were stripped from him. His sponsors abandoned him. In January 2013, Armstrong finally admitted doping during the Tours, and in an interview with Oprah, described his mythic, perfect story as one big lie. But his admission raised more questions than it answered.

With over three years of extensive reporting, deep sourcing, and interviews with nearly every key player, including Armstrong, Reed

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Captivating * The Economist *
A detailed account of Armstrong's eventual descent into disgrace * Guardian *

Wheelmen

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      Publisher Headline Publishing Group
      Published 3 July 2014
      ISBN-13 9781472212382
      978-1472212382
      ISBN-10 147221238X
      Also in:
      Sport Cycle racing Cycling: general and touring Drug abuse in sport

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      With a new Afterword.

      Lance Armstrong won a record-smashing seven Tour de France yellow jerseys after staring down cancer, and in the process became an international symbol of resilience and courage. In a sport constantly dogged by blood doping scandals, Armstrong seemed above the fray. Never had cycling - or any sport-boasted such a charismatic and accomplished champion.

      Then, in the summer of 2012, the legend imploded. The rumors that had long dogged Armstrong began to solidify. Buried evidence surfaced. Hushed-up witnesses came forth. Armstrong''s Tour victories were stripped from him. His sponsors abandoned him. In January 2013, Armstrong finally admitted doping during the Tours, and in an interview with Oprah, described his mythic, perfect story as one big lie. But his admission raised more questions than it answered.

      With over three years of extensive reporting, deep sourcing, and interviews with nearly every key player, including Armstrong, Reed

      Trade Review
      Captivating * The Economist *
      A detailed account of Armstrong's eventual descent into disgrace * Guardian *

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