Reed Albergotti

Reed Albergotti is an American journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on sports and technology. He co-authored the influential book "Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever" with Vanessa O'Connell, published in 2013. As one of the founding journalists of The Wall Street Journal's sports page in 2008, Albergotti established himself as a prominent voice in sports journalism. His coverage of the doping scandal in American cycling gained particular attention and contributed to the broader investigation of performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports. Albergotti created and hosted "The Olympics: How Hard Can it Be?" video series for The Wall Street Journal, where he personally attempted Olympic sports alongside notable athletes. The Minneapolis native and San Diego State University graduate has since expanded his coverage to include technology reporting, demonstrating versatility across multiple journalism beats.

Readers appreciate Albergotti's thorough research and detailed reporting in "Wheelmen," noting his ability to break down complex aspects of cycling and doping investigations. Many readers highlight the book's clear chronological structure and comprehensive coverage of the Armstrong scandal. Liked: - Deep dive into cycling culture and operations - Clear explanation of complex doping methods - Strong sourcing and documentation - Engaging narrative style that maintains momentum Disliked: - Some readers found technical details about cycling and drug testing excessive - A few noted repetition of previously published news coverage - Several wanted more insight into Armstrong's personal motivations Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (450+ ratings) Notable reader comment: "Albergotti connects dots that were previously scattered across years of news coverage" - Amazon reviewer Critical comment: "The narrative sometimes gets bogged down in cycling minutiae" - Goodreads reviewer

Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever (2013) A detailed investigative account of Lance Armstrong's cycling career, doping activities, and the extensive network that enabled his seven Tour de France victories and subsequent downfall, co-authored with Vanessa O'Connell.

David Walsh Walsh wrote extensively about Lance Armstrong and cycling doping, publishing "Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong." His investigative work spans decades of cycling journalism and helped expose the sport's doping culture.

Tyler Hamilton Hamilton's "The Secret Race" provides a first-hand account of professional cycling's doping practices from a former Armstrong teammate. His detailed revelations about systematic doping in cycling complement Albergotti's reporting on the Armstrong scandal.

Mark Fainaru-Wada Co-authored "Game of Shadows" about the BALCO scandal and baseball's steroid era. His investigative approach to sports doping mirrors Albergotti's methods and focus on institutional corruption.

David Epstein Wrote "The Sports Gene" and investigated sports science, performance enhancement, and athletic development. His work examines the intersection of science and sports competition, providing context for doping investigations.

Michael Lewis Lewis combines investigative reporting with narrative storytelling in books like "Moneyball" and "The Blind Side." His analysis of sports institutions and systems reflects similar investigative depth to Albergotti's work.