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Including many rare and previously unpublished photos, 'The Lost Cyclist' recounts the short but remarkable life of Frank Lenz and the heroic efforts of another American globe girdler, William L. Sachtleben, who was sent by Outing magazine to unravel Lenz's mysterious death.

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Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended. -- Library Journal Riveting... Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure. He cements his place as the bard of cycling. -- Seattle Times Herlihy's gripping, fast-paced tale of larger-than-life cyclists and the era in which the bicycle came into its own as a means of transportation and recreation should appeal to a broad range of readers . . . The book combines elements of a mystery thriller with those of a fascinating travel tale set in the historical context of a fast-changing world on the brink of the 20th century. -- Associated Press Grippingly detailed . . What's fascinating about this thoroughly researched story is the cluelessness, recklessness and luckiness - toe Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended. -- Library Journal

<p> Fascinating . . . Herlihy combines an admirable talent for sleuthing with the narrative skills of a first-rate storyteller . . . This should appeal to most lovers of history, as well as to bicycling enthusiasts. Strongly recommended. -- Library Journal <p> Riveting... Herlihy brings to life not only this great story, but the early days of cycling and wonders of the grand adventure. He cements his place as the bard of cycling. -- Seattle Times Herlihy's gripping, fast-paced tale of larger-than-life cyclists and the era in which the bicycle came into its own as a means of transportation and recreation should appeal to a broad range of readers . . . The book combines elements of a mystery thriller with those of a fascinating travel tale set in the historical context of a fast-changing world on the brink of the 20th century. -- Associated Press Grippingly detailed . . What's fascinating about this thoroughly researched story is the cluelessness, recklessness and luckiness - toe

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David V. Herlihy is a freelance writer who specialises in cycling history. He won the 2004 Award for Excellence in the History of Science and the 2005 Sally Hacker Prize for his first book, Bicycle: The History.

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