[CR]tdf book question

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From: "heddarr" <heddarr@indianaconnect.com>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 22:26:37 -0400
Subject: [CR]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 read in Jr High. Title was The Big Loop. Would love to have one now.

Howard Darr
Clymer Pa