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For two decades, Davis Phinney was one of America's most successful cyclists. He won two stages at the Tour de France and an Olympic medal. But after years of feeling off, he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's. The body that had been his ally was now something else: a prison. The Happiness of Pursuit is the story of how Davis sought to overcome his Parkinson's by reaching back to what had made him so successful on the bike and adjusting his perspective on what counted as a win. The news of his diagnosis began a dark period for this vibrant athlete, but there was also light. His son Taylor's own bike-racing career was taking off. Determined to beat the Body Snatcher, Davis underwent a procedure called deep brain stimulation. Although not cured, his symptoms abated enough for him to see Taylor compete in the Beijing Olympics. Davis Phinney had won another stage. But the joy, he discovered, was in the pursuit. With humor and grace, Phinney weaves the narrative of his battle with Parkinson's with tales from his cycling career and from his son's emerging career. The Happiness of Pursuit is a remarkable story of fathers and sons and bikes, of victories large and small.

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I am one of countless people inspired by the remarkable courage and optimism that have characterized Davis Phinney's career in cycling and his approach to living with Parkinson's disease. The Happiness of Pursuit introduces us to those who have inspired him -- from passionate spectators on a mountain roadside in France to his son, a second-generation champion racer. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever dug deep for strength to reach the top of their own mountain, wherever and whatever it may be. -- Michael J. Fox, actor, Parkinson's disease activist, and author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future<br> <br> The test of a true champion is not when things are going well, but when they are not. How they meet and overcome the challenge, and never give up. Davis Phinney's book lets us see and feel this. A true champion. A remarkable life. Thank you for this gift. -- Patrick Dempsey, actor and cycling aficionado <br> He won more bicycle races than any othera

I am one of countless people inspired by the remarkable courage and optimism that have characterized Davis Phinney's career in cycling and his approach to living with Parkinson's disease. The Happiness of Pursuit introduces us to those who have inspired him -- from passionate spectators on a mountain roadside in France to his son, a second-generation champion racer. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever dug deep for strength to reach the top of their own mountain, wherever and whatever it may be. -- Michael J. Fox, actor, Parkinson's disease activist, and author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future<br> <br> The test of a true champion is not when things are going well, but when they are not. How they meet and overcome the challenge, and never give up. Davis Phinney's book lets us see and feel this. A true champion. A remarkable life. Thank you for this gift. -- Patrick Dempsey, actor and cycling aficionado <br> He won more bicycle races than any other

I am one of countless people inspired by the remarkable courage and optimism that have characterized Davis Phinney's career in cycling and his approach to living with Parkinson's disease. The Happiness of Pursuit introduces us to those who have inspired him -- from passionate spectators on a mountain roadside in France to his son, a second-generation champion racer. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever dug deep for strength to reach the top of their own mountain, wherever and whatever it may be. -- Michael J. Fox, actor, Parkinson's disease activist, and author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future<br> <br> The test of a true champion is not when things are going well, but when they are not. How they meet and overcome the challenge, and never give up. Davis Phinney's book lets us see and feel this. A true champion. A remarkable life. Thank you for this gift. -- Patrick Dempsey, actor and cycling aficionado <br> He won more bicycle races than any otherg

I am one of countless people inspired by the remarkable courage and optimism that have characterized Davis Phinney's career in cycling and his approach to living with Parkinson's disease. The Happiness of Pursuit introduces us to those who have inspired him -- from passionate spectators on a mountain roadside in France to his son, a second-generation champion racer. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever dug deep for strength to reach the top of their own mountain, wherever and whatever it may be. -- Michael J. Fox, actor, Parkinson's disease activist, and author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future<br> <br> The test of a true champion is not when things are going well, but when they are not. How they meet and overcome the challenge, and never give up. Davis Phinney's book lets us see and feel this. A true champion. A remarkable life. Thank you for this gift. -- Patrick Dempsey, actor and cycling aficionado <br> He won more bicycle races than any othere

I am one of countless people inspired by the remarkable courage and optimism that have characterized Davis Phinney's career in cycling and his approach to living with Parkinson's disease. The Happiness of Pursuit introduces us to those who have inspired him -- from passionate spectators on a mountain roadside in France to his son, a second-generation champion racer. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever dug deep for strength to reach the top of their own mountain, wherever and whatever it may be. -- Michael J. Fox, actor, Parkinson's disease activist, and author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future The test of a true champion is not when things are going well, but when they are not. How they meet and overcome the challenge, and never give up. Davis Phinney's book lets us see and feel this. A true champion. A remarkable life. Thank you for this gift. -- Patrick Dempsey, actor and cycling aficionado He won more bicycle races than any other American. Then

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David Phinney is a former professional cyclist, a TV commentator, and one of three Americans to win multiple stages of the Tour de France. In 2000, he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's Disease. Today he and his wife, Connie Carpenter Phinney, an Olympic gold medalist, run the Davis Phinney Foundation. Austin Murphy is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated.

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