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Tell Me I Can't: Stories and Lessons from an Improbable Journey to the Top of Professional Sport
James Piccoli barreled through all the obstacles thrown in his way en route to the WorldTour. Unscrupulous European team owners, unimaginative Canadian sports bureaucrats, and even some unusually bad racing luck couldn’t stop him. Follow along as he meets cycling legends in Italy, encounters hostile police in Texas, surfs couches in New Mexico, gets stranded in Taiwan, and ultimately triumphs at the sport’s highest level. This is the story behind the headlines, a raw, unfiltered look at the underbelly of international cycling.
234 pages, Paperback
Published January 8, 2026
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February 23, 2026
Inspirational, honest look into the work that competing in the top level of sports requires
Inspirational and insightful journey through Piccoli’s journey in cycling.
A later start in the sport by today’s standards, but that didn’t change a thing nor his desire and grit.
Also an honest insight into how teams act and treat those around them, including some of the prejudices faced.
Overall an excellent read and well put together. Really glad I grabbed this one.
Inspirational and insightful journey through Piccoli’s journey in cycling.
A later start in the sport by today’s standards, but that didn’t change a thing nor his desire and grit.
Also an honest insight into how teams act and treat those around them, including some of the prejudices faced.
Overall an excellent read and well put together. Really glad I grabbed this one.
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