Rainbow Quest: The Adventurous Life of Audrey McElmury, America's First World Road Cycling Champion

She was America's first World Road Cycling Champion, yet today few know her name. She raced to victory as Russian tanks lined the streets on the toughest course ever offered to Women's World road competition. She won the coveted Rainbow Jersey against teams from 11 other nations after crashing on the rain-drenched course. The closer she came to her dream of racing on an Italian team, the harder her family fought to force her home. This is the true story of Audrey Phleger McElmury Levonas, possibly the greatest female road cyclist America has ever produced. 352+ photos illustrate her life and achievements.