Vive Le Tour!: Amazing Tales from the World's Greatest Bike Race

Vive Le Tour!: Amazing Tales from the World's Greatest Bike Race

by NickBrownlee (Author)

Synopsis

In July 2007, the Tour de France comes to the UK for the first time in thirteen years, with the prologue and first stage being held in London and Kent respectively. Millions of people are expected to line the route to see the start of one of the greatest annual sporting events. In this absorbing collection of facts and anecdotes, Nick Brownlee takes us on a thrilling journey through the world of professional cycling, focusing on the hugely popular Tour de France. Covering the history, present and future of this fascinating world, Brownlee will detail the highs and lows; winners and losers and triumphs and tragedies of this fast paced exciting sport.

$4.74

Save:$6.65 (58%)

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Robson Books Ltd
Published: 24 May 2007

ISBN 10: 1861059981
ISBN 13: 9781861059987

Author Bio
Nick Brownlee is a journalist and author who is obsessed with the world of professional cycling. He is the researcher and writer behind Motson's FA Cup Odyssey, Motson's World Cup Extravaganza and Fotheringham's Extraordinary Sporting Pastimes, all published by Robson/Anova. Gary Weston is a versatile designer and illustrator, responsible for the crisp, quirky illustrations in the above books.