Riding in the Zone Rouge

This audiobook delves into the extraordinary story of the 1919 Circuit des Champs de Bataille, a grueling cycling race held just months after the end of World War I across the Western Front battlefields. Featuring challenging conditions, including cold weather and the memory of recent violence, the event highlights themes of endurance, resilience, and human spirit. Richly researched and thoughtfully presented, the narrative balances moments of hardship with instances of humor and resilience, offering a compelling and largely forgotten chapter of history.