Saul Raisin's Tour de Life

In April of 2006 twenty-three year old pro cyclist Saul Raisin died...almost. As he lay in a coma doctors were discussing organ donation with Saul's parents, but then he woke up.

Prior to his crash Saul was in the process of building an impressive racing resume. He'd won the Best Young Rider classification at the Tour de Georgia, turned in the strongest American performance at the 2005 World Championships, and won a mountainous stage in the first race of 2006. Trainers were amazed by his early-season strength.

After the crash that strength paid huge dividends. This is the story not merely of Saul's miraculous return to life, but of the awe-inspiring resumption of his quest to win cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France.

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[konner6]

he cant race anymore he said

[wanmaker]

cool guy love 2 c u ride a tour man good luck

[siskokidd]

All the best!

[sagidec185]

i met saul in person in salt lake city utah at a grocery store and i see he is a great person he told me about his crash and how he was in the hospital and i think he is a cool person good luck man

[oily666]

Break their legs next year Saul! Thanks for the autograph in my Tour de Life book. Hi to your parents. We love you!

[burnetthale]

Wow...Get this book and watch out for this guy--the next great American sports hero!