Greg LeMond Yellow Jersey Racer Author:Guy Andrews Being a three-time Tour de France winner and a multiple Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year is only half of the Greg LeMond story. As adept at racing on the cobbles of the spring classics as he was on the mountains of the grand tours, LeMond rode a full racing season from spring to autumn. His never-say-die spirit also bagged him two World Ch... more »ampionship titles and a hatful of podiums at the world?s toughest bike races.LeMond was a talented all-rounder, with a reputation as one of the canniest racers of his generation. He was admired by his peers and respected by his rivals. But his story took a tragic turn in 1987: While out hunting, he was accidentally shot. He lost so much blood that his life hung in the balance. Yet his recovery was as miraculous as what happened next, when he came back to the world of bicycle racing to claim victory in the Tour de France in the closest finish in history.LeMond: Yellow Jersey Racer presents LeMond?s career year by year. Big wins are documented with unique and exclusive photography. Many of the famous protagonists in LeMond?s world ? rivals, teammates, and friends ? contribute extensive interviews, speaking candidly about his career and his continuing legacy in the sport of cycling.« less