Tour de France: The Complete History of the World's Greatest Cycle Race

Tour de France: The Complete History of the World's Greatest Cycle Race

by Marguerite Lazell (Author)

Synopsis

Tour de France: The Complete History of the World's Greatest Cycle Race plots the evolution of this great event, covering every Tour since 1903 and featuring legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx and Miguel Indurain as well as British heroes Chris Froome, Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. Covering every aspect of the Tour from its beginnings and early heroes to its incredible feats of endurance and fierce rivalries, this is the complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Edition: 10
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
Published: 10 Apr 2014

ISBN 10: 1780974892
ISBN 13: 9781780974897

Media Reviews
Lovingly examines the evolution of the Tour ... many large color and b/w photos add to the appeal. -- Paula Rohrlick Kliatt (05/15/2003)
Author Bio
Marguerite Lazell has covered five Tours de France and the Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens as a journalist, along with numerous World Championships and World Cup events. A keen club cyclist, she has competed up to national level in both cycling and duathlon. She lives in West Sussex.