This book is a colourful, insightful and affectionate portrait of the Tour de France. A selection of cycling writers share their thoughts on different aspects of the tour: from its current crop of great riders, brilliant climbers, those older riders soon to retire or that have recently retired from the Tour to the young up-and-comers, then the contests and rivalries and the top British and Australians in the Tour. Packed with information and portraits it is a landmark volume, essential for all Tour de France fans. Lavishly designed and illustrated.
Legends of the Tour is a dynamic, insightful and affectionate portrait
of the Tour de France, the world's most famous cycling race. A selection of
international cycling writers share their views on different aspects of the
tour, including the race courses, famous rivalries, and its crop of great
riders - from the brilliant climbers of today to the young, up-andcoming
athletes, as well as legendary riders and those recently retired from their
beloved sport. Packed with informative details and thoughtful observations,
alongside lavish full-colour photography and portraits, Legends of the Tour
is a landmark volume, essential for all Tour de France fans.
The Tour de France is the world's most famous and most loved cycling race, with 3.5 billion viewers from 180 countries tuning in to watch it in 2014. This book is a celebration of the greatest Tour de France moments: the legendary cyclists, the intricacies of the courses, the world renowned dramas and more.
