Willkie Sprint: A Story of Friendship, Love and Winning the First Women's Little 500 Race

A Best Book of 2024 by PEZCycling 

Most Popular Book of 2024 at Reading Group Choices

Willkie Sprint is a must-add to your...reading list.... a powerful story about perseverance, unbreakable bonds, and learning who you are.

~Sheryl Sandberg, former COO, Facebook/Meta

Former professional cyclist Kerry Hellmuth recounts the groundbreaking collegiate bike race that started her career.

~Outside Magazine Online

Title IX's impact on women's participation in sport is undeniable, and ... Kerry Hellmuth's terrific book adds to what we know.

~Dionne Koller, Co-chair of the US Senate Commission on the US Olympics/Paralympics

Hellmuth tells her story with light humour and an authentic voice...

~Jackie Tyson, Cyclingnews

This entertaining and affectionately written book... 'Willkie Sprint' is about young people finding their way in life, about friendships and family, and about team-building and accomplishment.

~Leslie Reissner, Pez Cycling News

Hellmuth's inspiring account ...details her young team's journey to victory.

~Adam Perry, Boulder Weekly

Prepare yourself for another irresistible underdog story.

~Doug Moe, Madison Magazine

This lively memoir invites us along for the ride. 

~Scott Russell Sanders, author of Small Marvels

Anytime a barrier is broken it is cause for celebration. Somewhere The Cutters are smiling.

~John Roach, author of Way Out Here in the Middle

Willkie Sprint is a powerful coming-of-age memoir.

~Dede Demet Barry, Olympic silver medalist

Like most glorious triumphs, the work is in the details: months of dreary workouts made into fun with great teammates, miles of training, ...and the unknown lying ahead.

~Andy Hampsten, winner of the Giro d'Italia bike race

I found myself cheering... loudly for Willkie Sprint.

~Christian Vande Velde, NBC commentator and former World Tour cyclist

[A] bike is a vehicle for self discovery and freedom. Hellmuth beautifully captures her journey...

~Michael Barry, World Tour cyclist and author of Fitness Cycling