Remembering Doug Shapiro: The ‘Bullet’ Who Blazed a Trail in American Cycling
Bruce Hildenbrand remembers cycling's 'Bullet,' a pioneering rider who blazed trails, won big races, and touched lives.
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Bruce Hildenbrand
Bruce covered his first international race for Velo in 1980. He has reported from the Tour 11 times as well as multiple assignments to the Giro, Vuelta, spring Classics and the World Championships. When not getting dropped by the pros on training rides he enjoys riding his road bike on the paved and gravel roads of the US and Europe.
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