Tour De France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race

Tour De France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race

by Marguerite Lazell (Author)

Synopsis

Tour de France: The Story of the World's Greatest Cycle Race plots the evolution of this great race, focusing on legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx, Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain, seven-time winner Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador. Covering every aspect of the Tour from early organization, technological advances and scandals, this is a complete history of one of the world's greatest sporting events.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 216
Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
Published: 12 May 2011

ISBN 10: 1847327168
ISBN 13: 9781847327161

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 was deputy editor for Cycle Sport magazine and has covered four Tour de France and the Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens. A keen club cyclist, she has competed up to national level in both cycling and duathlon. She lives in north London.