Christopher L. (laflamme02) reviewed on 11/17/2009

I approached this book with low expectations, which may account for the happy surprise I experienced upon reading it's first pages. Although consciously and unapologetically not a writer by trade, Floyd Landis is able to give a candid and sincere account of his life leading up to and surrounding his 2004 Tour de France victory. A memoir of sorts the book begins at the height of action during the infamous stage 17 of the 2004 TdF before progressing backwards in time in a circular motion through his childhood, young racing careerer, and eventually landing on the events that led up to the 2004 TdF and the subsequent legal battle following.

This is great read for any ardent cycling fan and succeeds in conveying life as a professional cyclist as well as unmasking the iniquities inherent in the international (and national) doping control systems. I feel like a better cyclist and more informed member of the athletic community for having read this, and you will too.

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