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The Tour De France
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Author : Christopher S. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2006-07-17
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 2006-07-17 with History categories.
A close-up history of the world's most famous bicycle race traces the evolution of the Tour de France from its inception in 1903 to the present day, bringing together the observations of tour organizers, racers, politicians, fans, and others to describe the event and its popularity, as well as current issues surrounding claims of doping by seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.
The Official History Of The Tour De France
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Author : Andy McGrath
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-08-05
The Official History Of The Tour De France written by Andy McGrath and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Official History of the Tour de France is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling. Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories on the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey. This revised and updated edition includes an authoritative narrative account of each major era, up to and including the thrilling 2020 Tour – a dramatic contest completed against all the odds – and a preview of the 2021 event. There are features on superstar cyclists and memorable moments from each period of the event's rich history, and a foreword from legendary Tour de France champion Stephen Roche, all of which combines to form the definitive illustrated book on the Tour.
Tour De Force
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Author : Mark Cavendish
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2021-11-25
Tour De Force written by Mark Cavendish and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'I pulled off my glasses and wiped my eyes. "That was perhaps the last race of my career..."' Deep down, Mark Cavendish thought he was finished. After illness, setbacks and clinical depression, the once fastest man in the world had been written off by most. And at the age of 36, even he believed his explosive cycling career would fade out with a whimper. The Manxman hadn't won a single Grand Tour stage in Italy, Spain or France since 2016. But then came his incredible resurrection at the 2021 Tour de France. Included on the Deceuninck Quick-Step team at the very last minute, only after Sam Bennett suffered an injury, Mark set about rewriting history. He claimed back the green jersey he first wore in 2011, and his four stage victories finally saw him matching Belgian legend Eddy Merckx's all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins. Cycling greats are never content, and Cav's dogged determination and inner strength had earned him the record that few believed he could ever achieve. This is his own intimate account of that race, right from the saddle of the miracle tour.
Tour De France
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Author : Christopher S. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2008-03-08
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 2008-03-08 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.
Tour De France Tour De Force
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Author : James Startt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-05
Tour De France Tour De Force written by James Startt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This volume offers a look back at the history of the legendary bicycle race, the Tour de France. Arranged chronologically and illustrated with hundreds of bandw and color photographs dating back to the Tour's beginning in 1903, it documents the great victories and the harrowing disasters, the glory and the agony of this amazing competition. From the stories of early cyclists to chapters describing modern tactics and winning moves in recent races, Startt (photographer and journalist) provides a good, if abbreviated, account of races and riders. No index, sketchy bibliography. Oversize: 11x9.25". Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Tour De France For Dummies
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Author : Phil Liggett
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-05-04
Tour De France For Dummies written by Phil Liggett and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-04 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.
French Revolutions
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Author : Tim Moore
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-01-18
French Revolutions written by Tim Moore and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Self-confessed loafer Time Moore, seduced by the speed and glamour of the biggest annual sporting even in the world, sets out to cycle the course of the Tour de France. All 3,630km of it. Racing old men on butchers' bikes and chased by cows, Moore soon resorts to standard race tactics - cheating and drugs - in a hilarious and moving tale of true adventure.
23 Days In July
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Author : John Wilcockson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-07-03
23 Days In July written by John Wilcockson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-03 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Taking place over twenty-three days in July and across more than 2,100 miles of smooth blacktop, rough cobblestones, and punishing mountain terrain, the Tour de France is the most grueling sports event in the world. And in 2004, five-time champion Lance Armstrong set out to achieve what no other cyclist in the 100-year history of the race had ever done: win a sixth Tour de France.Armstrong had four serious challengers who wanted nothing more than to deny the man the French call Le Boss from achieving his goal. The major threat among them was the only other former Tour de France champion in last year's race, Germany's Jan Ullrich- The Kaiser. But when the race was over, Lance Armstrong once again wore the yellow jersey of victory.
Le Tour A History Of The Tour De France
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Author : Geoffrey Wheatcroft
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-06-20
Le Tour A History Of The Tour De France 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 2013-06-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Geoffrey Wheatcroft's hugely entertaining and well researched history of the Tour de France is already established as the definitive account of cycling's greatest event. Since the book was last published in 2007, much has changed. Bradley Wiggins' historic victory in 2012 - the first Briton ever to secure the yellow jersey - brought him a knighthood and garnered more interest in the race than ever before. Yet the months after were dominated by an even bigger story, as Tour legend and seven-time winner Lance Armstrong was stripped of his titles and confessed on Oprah to doping in each of his victories. Suddenly, everything that we thought we knew had happened was no longer true. In this new and comprehensively revised edition of the book, Wheatcroft not only brings his story of the Tour fully up to date to mark the race's 100th running in 2013, he also reflects on the changes brought about by the scandals that have rocked the sport to its core. Yet for all the controversies of modern times, he vividly captures the essential glory and romance of the heroes who battle to conquer one of sport's greatest challenges.
Mapping Le Tour The Unofficial History Of All 100 Tour De France Races
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Author : Ellis Bacon
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2014-05-22
Mapping Le Tour The Unofficial History Of All 100 Tour De France Races written by Ellis Bacon and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Recommended for viewing on colour device. Mapping Le Tour charts the course of every race route in cycling’s most prestigious event, including a special section on the 2014 Tour de France.