The Importance Of The Tour De France In French Culture
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The Importance Of The Tour De France In French Culture
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Author : Jonas Lotard
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-07-13
The Importance Of The Tour De France In French Culture written by Jonas Lotard and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-13 with categories.
Discover the captivating journey of the Tour de France and its profound impact on French culture. Delve into the rich tapestry of this legendary race, exploring its historical origins, cultural significance, and enduring legacy. From celebrating French identity and promoting healthy lifestyles to breaking gender barriers and fostering sustainability, the Tour de France has left an indelible mark on society. Experience the vibrant festivities, embrace the inspiring stories of heroic cyclists, and witness the race's influence on arts, literature, and tourism. Immerse yourself in the beauty, passion, and resilience that make the Tour de France a true cultural phenomenon.
The Tour De France
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Author : Christopher S. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2008-04-07
The Tour De France written by Christopher S. Thompson and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-07 with History categories.
"Shows that sport has been for us moderns the ultimate tabula rasa into which we pour our hopes, fears, prejudices and self-interest."—Robert A. Nye, author of Crime, Madness, & Politics in Modern France and Masculinity and Male Codes of Honor in Modern France "Chris Thompson has written an engaging, nicely-paced account of France's world-famous cycle race: his writing is lively and full of detail and excitement. But he has done much more than simply narrate the story of the Tour. His book sets the race—its history, its participants and its meaning—firmly in its shifting national and cultural contexts. The sections dealing with professional cycling as a form of labor and with the Tour's place in France's troubled twentieth century are absolutely first-rate: insightful and original. This is the best history of the Tour that we have and are likely to have for many years, a work of scholarship that deserves to find a broad general readership."—Tony Judt, author of Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945
The Tour De France 1903 2003
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Author : Hugh Dauncey
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-08-02
The Tour De France 1903 2003 written by Hugh Dauncey and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-02 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book analyses the Tour de France over its long history both as France's most prestigious and famous sporting event and as a European and, increasingly, a world cycling competition. This study provides interdisciplinary and varied perspectives on the sporting, cultural, social, economic and political significance of the Tour within and outside France, giving a comprehensive and authoritative investigation of up-to-the minute thinking on what the Tour means, now and in the past, to competitors, to France, to the French public, to the cultural history of sport, and the sport of cycling itself.
Le Tour
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Author : Geoffrey Wheatcroft
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2004
Le Tour written by Geoffrey Wheatcroft and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
When Henri Desgrange began a new bicycle road race in 1903, he saw it as little more than a temporary publicity stunt to promote his newspaper. The 60 cyclists who left Paris to ride through the night to Lyons that first July had little idea they were pioneers of the most famous of all bike races, which would reach its centenary as one of the greatest sporting events on earth. Geoffrey Wheatcroft's masterly history of the Tour de France's first hundred years is not just a hugely entertaining canter through some great Tour stories; nor is it merely a homage to the riders whose names—Coppi, Simpson, Mercx, Armstrong—are synonymous with the event's folly and glory. Focusing too on the race's role in French cultural life, it provides a unique and fascinating insight into Europe's 20th century.
Tour De France For Dummies
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Author : Phil Liggett
language : en
Publisher: For Dummies
Release Date : 2005-08-25
Tour De France For Dummies written by Phil Liggett and has been published by For Dummies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-25 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A plain-English guide to the world's most famous-and grueling-bicycle race Featuring eight-pages of full-color photos from recent Tour de France races, this easy-to-follow, entertaining guide demystifies the history, strategy, rules, techniques, equipment, and competitors in what is arguably the most grueling and intriguing multiday, multistage sporting event in the world. Cowritten by the most popular English-speaking cycling commentator on the planet, this book is great reading for both experienced and the new bicycle racing fans alike.
The History Of Tour De France
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Author : Stéphane Serrani
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-07-13
The History Of Tour De France written by Stéphane Serrani and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-13 with categories.
Delve into the rich history of the Tour de France in this captivating book that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the triumphs, challenges, and cultural impact of one of the world's most iconic bicycle races. From its humble origins in late 19th-century France to its international status as a sporting phenomenon, the Tour de France has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions. Uncover the race's fascinating evolution, exploring notable milestones, innovations in race organization, and the contributions of legendary riders who have left an indelible mark on cycling history. Witness the race's resilience amidst political and social events, from the World Wars to doping scandals, and discover how it has adapted and thrived. Beyond the race itself, discover the Tour de France's influence on French culture, its impact on the bicycle industry, sports tourism, and infrastructure development. Explore the cultural and artistic representations of the race in literature, art, and film, showcasing its enduring appeal and symbolic significance. As you journey through the pages, reflect on the importance of preserving and celebrating the race's history, understanding its timeless allure and its profound lessons. From the enduring legacy of the Tour de France to the future prospects and potential directions for the race, this book is a must-read for cycling enthusiasts, sports historians, and those who appreciate the indomitable spirit of human achievement.
French Cycling
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Author : Hugh Dauncey
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2012-01-01
French Cycling written by Hugh Dauncey and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
French Cycling: a Social and Cultural History aims to provide a balanced and detailed analytical survey of the complex leisure activity, sport, and industry that is cycling in France. Identifying key events, practices, stakeholders and institutions in the history of French cycling, the volumepresents an interdisciplinary analysis of how cycling has been significant in French society and culture since the late Nineteenth century. Cycling as Leisure is considered through reference to the adoption of the bicycle as an instrument of tourism and emancipation by women in the 1880s, forexample, or by study of the development in the 1990s of long-distance tourist cycle routes. Cycling as Sport and its attendant dimensions of amateurism/professionalism, national identity, the body and doping, and other issues is investigated through study of the history of the Tour de France, the track-racing organised at the Velodrome d'hiver in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s and otheremblematic events. Cycling as Industry and economic activity is considered through an assessment of how cycling firms have contributed to technological innovation at various junctures in France's economic development. Cycling and the Media is investigated through analysis of how cyclesport hascontributed to developments in the French press (in early decades) but also to new trends in television and radio coverage of sports events. Based on a very wide range of primary and secondary sources, the volume aims to present in clear language an explanation of the varied significance of cyclingin France over the last hundred years.
The Story Of The Tour De France
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Author : Bill McGann
language : en
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Release Date : 2008-07
The Story Of The Tour De France written by Bill McGann and has been published by Dog Ear Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07 with Bicycle racing categories.
What they are saying about The Story of the Tour de France: After forty years of study on the subject, I can with some confidence say Bill and Carol McGann's The Story of the Tour de France is the finest such work ever produced in the English language, and perhaps in any. Most of my preferred references are in French, one runs to over 800 pages, yet the McGanns' opus revealed information new to me in almost every paragraph. Their research has been not only impeccable, but insightful. -Owen Mulholland, author of Uphill Battle and Cycling's Golden Age The Story of the Tour de France: How a Newspaper Promotion Became the Greatest Sporting Event in the World by Bill and Carol McGann is a must read. -Road Bike Action Magazine For any historian of the sport the McGanns'Tour de France history is essential reading. Details of the stages and the riders are not glossed over. For those who are new to the sport, the McGanns bring the glory days of the sport alive with the intrigue that still exists today. Epic stages that might have faded into oblivion are eloquently recounted so that future generation of cyclists will know the rich history of our beautiful sport. -Neil Browne, editor, Road Magazine Besides towering over all bicycle races, the Tour de France endures for its unique Gaulic character, like Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. The McGanns' passionate and insightful writing evokes the raucous cast of riders, promoters, and journalists thrusting through highs and lows worthy of opera. This volume stands out as a must-read book for anyone seeking to appreciate cycling's race of races. -Peter Joffre Nye, author of The Six-Day Bicycle Races: America's Jazz Age Sport and Hearts of Lions Volume 1 of The Story of the Tour de France concluded with Jacques Anquetil's record setting fifth Tour win. Volume 2 opens with the greatest Italian racer of the modern age, Felice Gimondi and his effortless victory at the young age of 22. Despite his extraordinary talent, he never won the Tour again. Starting in 1969, Eddy Merckx began his run of 5 victories. Bernard Hinault, who also managed to win 5, followed him. Unable to fulfill his destiny as a likely 5-time winner because of a hunting accident, LeMond won the Tour 3 times. LeMond's era was followed by the remarkable Spaniard Miguel Indurain, the first man to win the Tour 5 times in a row. The late 1990s were a time of extreme crisis for the Tour as the culture of doping within the professional cycling community erupted into the scandal of 1998. The Story of the Tour de France deals with this episode at length. Emerging from a near-fatal bout of cancer, Lance Armstrong went on to do what no other rider in the Tour's long history had ever been able to accomplish, win the Tour 7 times. Following Armstrong's retirement, the Tour was again seized by scandal, this time Floyd Landis' disqualification for drugs after winning the 2006 Tour. The book concludes with the story of the 2007 Tour, followed by a quest for the greatest ever Tour de France rider and an epilogue that explains the reasons for the extraordinary success of the Tour. Bill and Carol McGann have had their lives inextricably tied up with bicycles about as long as they can remember. Their first date was a bike ride. Bill, formerly a Category 1 racer, has been a contributor to several cycling magazines and is widely acknowledged as an expert on road bikes and cycling history. Since his father gave him a small 1-speed English lightweight bicycle when he was 5 years old, Bill has been in love with everything about bikes. Carol, a former college biology instructor is also an accomplished rider, having cycle-toured extensively. Together they started Torelli Imports in 1981, a firm specializing in high-performance cycle equipment.
The Tour De France Updated With A New Preface
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Author : Christopher S. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-11-10
The Tour De France Updated With A New Preface written by Christopher S. Thompson and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-10 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In this highly original history of the world's most famous bicycle race, Christopher S. Thompson, mining previously neglected sources and writing with infectious enthusiasm for his subject, tells the compelling story of the Tour de France from its creation in 1903 to the present. Weaving the words of racers, politicians, Tour organizers, and a host of other commentators together with a wide-ranging analysis of the culture surrounding the event—including posters, songs, novels, films, and media coverage—Thompson links the history of the Tour to key moments and themes in French history. Examining the enduring popularity of Tour racers, Thompson explores how their public images have changed over the past century. A new preface explores the long-standing problem of doping in light of recent scandals.
The Story Of The Tour De France
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Author : Bill McGann
language : en
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Release Date : 2006-07
The Story Of The Tour De France written by Bill McGann and has been published by Dog Ear Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07 with Bicycle racing categories.