[CR]Re: TdF book question

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Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 17:34:21 -0400
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From: "Roy H. Drinkwater" <roydrink@mac.com>
Subject: [CR]Re: TdF book question

Duane Spruill asked:
>1) In the mid 60's I read a fictional novel about a young frenchman riding
>the Tour de France. I believe the main character's last name was Girrard.
>This book began my obsession with bicycles. I have been trying for years to
>locate the title and/or a copy. Does anyone remember this book?

I remember reading a book from the junior department of the local library about a young bike rider who grew up to ride in the Tour. The only thing I remember in this book was that he trimmed this toenails straight, just like tour riders did (...shades of Dave Stohler!).

Roy H. Drinkwater
Lititz, PA