Previously posted:
>
>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!).
Duane replied that it was! Does anyone else remember this book?
Roy "not that weird" Drinkwater
Lititz, PA