100 Greatest Cycling Climbs Of The Tour De France

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781011409

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France by Simon Warren Pdf

From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d’Huez, from Mont Ventoux to Luz Ardiden, these climbs are the beating heart of the Tour de France. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of the world’s greatest race are open 365 days a year for every one of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the 100 greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. For each of the 100 climbs this guide includes: A detailed description of theclimb with an accompanying photograph A map detailing the start and end of the climb with directions to help you find it. A factfile with altitude, height gain, average gradient, it’s tour debut and category A difficulty rating Simon Warren is the author of 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs,Hellingen:A Road Cyclist's Guide to Belgium's Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839812361

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France by Simon Warren Pdf

Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France is the ultimate cyclist's guide to the iconic climbs of Le Tour. From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d'Huez, and from Mont Ventoux to Planche des Belles Filles, these climbs are the beating heart of the world's greatest bike race. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache; they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And, yes, the greatest arenas of the world's oldest and most prestigious Grand Tour are open 365 days of the year for every one of us to go and ride. So, take up the challenge and emulate your heroes on the greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.

100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781010174

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs by Simon Warren Pdf

Cycling is Britain’s biggest boom sport and nowhere is the boom more evident than on the road: once seen as the preserve of serious racers, the road bike has recently found a new lease of life due to the popularity of challenge rides and Sportives. It is now possible for cyclists of all abilities to ride a well marked, well marshalled event just about any weekend of the year, usually based around one, two or sometimes as many as ten fearsome hills. For the first time, here is a pocket-sized guide to the 100 greatest climbs in the land, the building blocks for these rides, written by a cyclist for cyclists. From lung busting city centre cobbles to leg breaking windswept mountain passes, this guide locates the roads that have tested riders for generations and worked their way into cycling folklore. Whether you’re a leisure cyclist looking for a challenge or an elite athlete trying to break records stick this book in your pocket and head for the hills. To watch a video of Simon Warren in action click here

100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472143044

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Italy by Simon Warren Pdf

From the Gavia Pass to Mount Etna, from The Stelvio to The Zoncalan, these climbs are legends in Italy and the building blocks of the Giro d'Italia. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these world-famous mountains are a constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of Italy's greatest race are open 365 days of the year for any of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the hundred greatest cycling climbs of Italy.

Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781011461

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Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs by Simon Warren Pdf

Longer! Higher! Steeper! The sequel to the bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs is packed with another century of stunning ascents. Ticking all the same boxes as the original 100 climbs you’ll find inside killer hills from the tip of Cornwall to the Highlands of Scotland via East Anglia and the Isle of Man. Roads such as Asterton Bank, Gospel Pass, Millook, and the mighty Great Dun Fell. So just when you thought it was safe to go back to riding on the flat, here come another 100 Climbs. Enjoy.

Cycling Climbs of Wales

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781012147

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Cycling Climbs of Wales by Simon Warren Pdf

This time tackling the green hills of Wales, Simon Warren picks out 75 more challenges in the third book of his UK regional cycling climbs series. Expanding on previously documented routes as seen in bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs as well as over 50% new material, it's clear the UK still has lots to offer. Countless incredible climbs span the entire length of Wales; peppered across the exposed peaks of Snowdonia and nestling among the tangled lanes of Denbighshire, reaching across the sparse wilderness of the stunning Brecon Beacons and diving deep into the congestion of the southern Valleys. Climbs such as the Devil’s Staircase, the Horseshoe Pass and Bwlch-Y-Groes are etched into cycling history, and there are many lesser known yet equally amazing ascents out there waiting to be unearthed. With scenery to rival anywhere on Earth and roads so quiet you could hear a pin drop, Wales, under clear blue skies, is cycling heaven.

Cycling Climbs of Scotland

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781012185

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Cycling Climbs of Scotland by Simon Warren Pdf

Presenting the sixth book in a series of eight UK regionalcycling climb guides from the author of the bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs.; Wild, remote, windswept and downright epic, the climbs of Scotland are not for the faint of heart. Crossing weather-beaten islands and often snow-covered mountains, these great roads demand the utmost respect and are often set in scenes of indescribable beauty. The famous glens and lochs that draw visitors from around the globe are the backdrop to legends such as The Lecht, The Talla Wall and the one and only Bealach-nà-Ba. So if you like your cycling rough and rugged, if you crave fresh air and pristine wilderness, then head north to tackle the Cycling Climbs of Scotland.

Hellingen

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472144089

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Hellingen by Simon Warren Pdf

From the author who brought you 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs comes another essential guide to vertical pain. This time Simon Warren has turned his attention to the famous climbs of Belgium and the ascents that define the world's greatest single-day bike races. From the rugged cobbles of the Tour of Flanders (or De Ronde), which takes place in early April each year, to the jagged peaks of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, also in April, and beyond, this pocket guide pinpoints fifty climbs that once ridden will give a true appreciation of the races they epitomise. If you thought Belgium was flat . . . think again.

Belgium's Greatest Cycling Climbs

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0711238065

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Belgium's Greatest Cycling Climbs by Simon Warren Pdf

From the author who brought you 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs comes another essential guide to vertical pain. This time Simon Warren has turned his attention to the famous climbs of Belgium and the ascents that define the world's greatest single day bike races. From the rugged cobbles of the Tour of Flanders, to the jagged peaks of Liege-Bastogne-Liege and beyond, this pocket guide pinpoints fifty climbs that once ridden will give a true appreciation of the races they epitomise. If you thought Belgium was flat ... think again.

Cycling Climbs of North-West England

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0711237085

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Cycling Climbs of North-West England by Simon Warren Pdf

If you’re looking for a true test on the bike, and relish having your legs pummelled by savage inclines, then head to North-West England. Featuring famous climbs such as Honister Pass in the Lake District and Great Dunn Fell in the Pennines, alongside lesser known yet equally arduous ascents like Gorsey Brow and Swiss Hill, the final book in the Cycling Climbs regional series saves the very best until last. From the almost impossible 30% slopes of Hardknott Pass to the gloriously long climb of the Cat and Fiddle, one thing is for certain – you’ll need your strongest climbing legs. This regional extension of the bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs is the eighth and final book in this series of UK regional cycling climb guides, the perfect gift for any avid cyclists!

Cycling Climbs of Yorkshire

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781012215

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Cycling Climbs of Yorkshire by Simon Warren Pdf

Publishing to coincide with the Tour de Yorkshire, a new race introduced on the back of the success of the 2015 Tour de France starting race, this is the second title in a series of eight UK regional Cycling Climbs guides. With revised and revisited routes from bestselling cycling guides 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, as well as over 50% new material, Simon Warren uncovers 60 of the best cycling climbs in Yorkshire. Selected as the starting point of the 2015 Tour de France, Yorkshire indeed offers some of the most challenging cycling climbs in Britain. From the cobbled streets above Halifax, through the winding wilderness of the Moors and out onto the far-reaching plains of the Dales, there are a multitude of picturesque routes ready for all cycling enthusiasts to enjoy. With a careful dissection of each climb alongside tips and pointers for all abilities, Simon Warren once again offers expert advice on conquering the most challenging of hills.

Cycling Climbs of North-East England

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0711237050

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Cycling Climbs of North-East England by Simon Warren Pdf

When it comes to choosing a top cycling destination, there are three key ingredients to keep in mind; beautiful landscapes, empty roads and, of course, killer climbs. North-East England, from the Pennines all the way up to the border with Scotland, has all three in spades. Among its classic climbs are Chapel Fell and Crawleyside in County Durham and the brilliant Plenmeller Common and Prospect Hill of Northumberland. In fact, whichever county you pedal into, you're never too far from a real challenge, and a cycling trip to remember. This regional extension of the bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs is the seventh book in a series of eight UK regional cycling climb guides, the perfect gift for any avid cyclists!

Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839812347

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Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs by Simon Warren Pdf

Longer! Higher! Steeper! Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren's follow-up to his original bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, is packed with another century of stunning ascents. Featuring the same winning and inspirational formula as the other books in Simon's 100 climbs series, inside you'll find killer hills from the tip of Cornwall to the Highlands of Scotland, via East Anglia and the Isle of Man. Tackle roads such as the cobbles of Gold Hill in Dorset, Gospel Pass in South Wales, Mam Nick in the Peak District, the mighty Great Dun Fell in Cumbria and the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to riding on the flat, here come another 100 climbs. This second edition is fully updated for 2024.

100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Spain

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839811975

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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Spain by Simon Warren Pdf

Having documented the famous cycling climbs of France and Italy, Simon Warren completes his trilogy on cycling's Grand Tour nations with the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of Spain. Packed full of the legendary roads on the Spanish mainland which have found fame in the Vuelta a España, such as the Angliru, Puerto de Velefique, Lagos de Covadonga and the mighty Pico Veleta, the featured climbs travel the length and breadth of the country – from the Pyrenees, across the Basque Country to Asturias, around Madrid and down through Cataluña to Andalucía. The book also travels out to sea to cover Mallorca and the Canary Islands. These perennially favoured destinations for cyclists searching for year-round sun are home to some extraordinary climbs, from Sa Calobra on Mallorca, to Teide on Tenerife, and the incomparable Roque de los Muchachos on La Palma.

Cycling Climbs of the Midlands

Author : Simon Warren
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0711237069

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Cycling Climbs of the Midlands by Simon Warren Pdf

The fourth in a series of 8 new cycling climbs guides from bestselling author of 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren. Spanning the width of England, the Midlands contain numerous (literally) breath-taking climbs. The isolation of the Lincolnshire Wolds and the desolation of the Long Mynd are home to a myriad of challenges, and no matter where you look, you’re never too far from an absolute killer. Highlights include the infamous Mow Cop, the rugged Michaelgate and the savage Asterton Bank. Add to these the famous ascents of the Peak District – Winnats Pass, Curbar Edge and Monsal Head – and you are truly spoilt for choice. So, what are you waiting for?