Le Tour A History Of The Tour De France

Author : Geoffrey Wheatcroft
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781471128950

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Le Tour: A History of the Tour de France by Geoffrey Wheatcroft Pdf

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.

Author : Christopher S. Thompson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0520934865

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Tour de France by Christopher S. Thompson Pdf

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.

Author : Luke Edwardes-Evans
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1787390853

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Le Tour de France by Luke Edwardes-Evans Pdf

Filled with features and fabulous images, this official celebration of the famed Tour de France is now updated to include the 2017 race Generally considered the greatest test of endurance in sports, the Tour de France covers more than 2,200 miles in just over three weeks, climbing high into both the Alps and Pyrenees before ending on Paris's iconic Champs- lys es. This updated edition, with brand-new features and stories, gives an authoritative account of each major era up to and including the 2017 Tour--when Britain's Chris Froome joined an elite club of four-time and three-in-a-row winners. In addition to more than 300 photographs, some dating back to the nineteenth century, there are features on the superstars, coverage of memorable moments in every era, thrilling action shots, and pictures of souvenir brochures, period newspapers, posters, stickers, postcards, and letters will engross every fan of the sport.

Author : Andy McGrath,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781787397088

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The Official History of The Tour De France by Andy McGrath,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget Pdf

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.

Author : Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1780970870

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The Official Treasures: Le Tour de France by Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget Pdf

Comprising an authoritative narrative account of each major era in the history of the epic race, up to and including the 2007 Tour, this work also contains 40 facsimile items of sporting memorabilia integrated into its pages. The greatest endurance test in sports, the Tour de France covers more than 2,200 miles in just over three weeks, climbing high into the Alps and Pyrenees on a circular journey around France and into neighboring countries before ending on the Champs-Élysées. This official publication of the Tour's organizers presents an authoritative history of the sport, including 40 items of rare memorabilia such as personal letters from champions, logbook entries, regulations from 1910, and more!

Author : Jeremy Whittle,Bradley Wiggins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Bicycle racing
ISBN : 0007247524

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Le Tour by Jeremy Whittle,Bradley Wiggins Pdf

To coincide with the 2007 Tour de France, which for the first time will start in London, this updated paperback edition looks back on over 100 years of the world's most famous cycling event. Since its inception in 1903 the Tour de France has been renowned as one of the most gruelling, exacting and exciting events in the sporting calendar. It has been given even greater prominence in recent years by the attention attracted by Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor and 7-times winner of one of the greatest sporting challenges ever. In 2003 the Tour de France celebrated its 100th anniversary, and now with the approach of the 2007 Tour which for the first time will begin in London, this book provides enthusiasts and casual spectators alike with a celebratory visual guide to the first century of the Tour and, with it, the changing face of France. The images in the book cover all aspects of the life of le Tour, from road-side spectators to competitors, marshals and majestic scenery.It also includes a foreword by triple Olympic medallist Bradley Wiggins, with material on the London start from the man who will be competing in the event itself, carrying the nation's hopes for a British victory.

Author : Mark Cavendish
Publisher : Random House
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781529192483

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Tour de Force by Mark Cavendish Pdf

'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.

Author : Jeremy Whittle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Tour de France (Bicycle race)
ISBN : OCLC:1359008715

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Le Tour by Jeremy Whittle Pdf

Author : Andy McGrath,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget
Publisher : Welbeck
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781802791525

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The Official History of The Tour De France by Andy McGrath,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget Pdf

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.

Author : Ellis Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Bicycle racing
ISBN : 0007543999

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Mapping Le Tour by Ellis Bacon Pdf

"Includes 2014 UK Grand Daepart"--Cover.

Author : Christopher S. Thompson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520247604

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The Tour de France by Christopher S. Thompson Pdf

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.

Author : Jan Cleijne
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781859988

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Legends of the Tour (Fixed Format) by Jan Cleijne Pdf

Frame by glorious frame, this beautiful graphic novel captures the essence of the Tour de France – the grit and the glory. Since Maurice Garin's inugural victory in 1903, hundreds of thousands of kilometers have been covered in pursuit of the yellow jersey and few of them have been without incident or drama. Here are the Tour's legends: Eugene Christophe welding his bicycle back together at the foot of the Pyrenees in 1913; Bartali V Coppi, 1949; Poulidor shoulder-to-shoulder with Anquetil on the Puy de Dome, 1964; Tommy Simpson's death on Ventoux, 1967; Lance Armstrong's domination and disgrace; finishing with Bradley Wiggins' and Chris Froome's victories back-to-back victories for Britain in 2012 and 2013. 'Oh what a fantastic book this is. Not only is it a wonderfully concise history of the Tour, it is quite ravishing to behold. I adored it.' Observer.

Author : Chris Sidwells
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780007321414

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A Race for Madmen by Chris Sidwells Pdf

No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France.

Author : Ellis Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Bicycle racing
ISBN : 0007509782

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Mapping Le Tour by Ellis Bacon Pdf

2013 marks the 100th time the world's leading cyclists have raced their way around France to compete in the Tour de France. This book features a map from each of those tours along with a list of the stages, winners and key statistics.

Author : Eric Reed
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226206530

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Selling the Yellow Jersey by Eric Reed Pdf

Eric Reed examines the Tour de France's development as well as the event's global athletic, cultural, and commercial influences. He explores the behind-the-scenes growth of the Tour, while simultaneously chronicling France's role as a dynamic force in the global arena.