Le Tour De France

Author : Geoffrey Wheatcroft
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 45,5 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 : 414 pages
File Size : 47,9 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 : Andy McGrath,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,8 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 : Phil Liggett,James Raia,Sammarye Lewis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-05-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780764584497

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Tour De France For Dummies by Phil Liggett,James Raia,Sammarye Lewis Pdf

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.

Author : Andy McGrath,Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget
Publisher : Welbeck
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,5 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 : Christopher S. Thompson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,5 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 : 48,6 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 : James Witts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472921727

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The Science of the Tour de France by James Witts Pdf

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist. James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are giving today's elite cyclists the competitive advantage. Find out why Formula One telemetry is key to more bike speed; how power meters dictate training sessions and race strategy; how mannequins, computational fluid dynamics and wind-tunnels are elevating aerodynamics to the next level; why fats and training on water alone are popular in the peloton; and why the future of cycling will involve transcranial brain stimulation and wearable technology. With contributions from the world's greatest riders, including Marcel Kittel, Peter Sagan and Bauke Mollema, and the teams that work alongside them: Etixx-Quick Step, Team Sky, Tinkoff, Movistar, BMC Racing, Trek-Segafredo and many more. Also meet the teams' sports scientists, coaches, nutritionists and chefs, who reveal the pioneering science that separates Contador and Cancellara from the recreational rider. To win the Tour de France takes stamina, speed, strength... and science.

Author : Luke Edwardes-Evans,Serge Laget
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : Jean Bobet
Publisher : Mousehold Press for Basque Children of '37 Association UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Cyclists
ISBN : 187473951X

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Tomorrow, We Ride-- by Jean Bobet Pdf

An account of the lives of the Bobet brothers - Louison, triple Tour de France winner and Jean who gave up an academic career to ride in the service of his brother. This story brings alive the romance of the great races and star riders of those post war days whose exploits lifted the public spirit after years of conflict and economic hardship.

Author : Ellis Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780007585427

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Mapping Le Tour: The unofficial history of all 100 Tour de France races by Ellis Bacon Pdf

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.

Author : Ray Hamilton
Publisher : Summersdale
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780857659651

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Le Tour de France by Ray Hamilton Pdf

The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically challenging sporting events in the world and is the jewel in professional cycling's crown. This pocket-sized miscellany is packed with the Tour's most memorable moments, with curious facts, amazing anecdotes and intriguing statistics from over a century of unforgettable racing.

Author : Mark Cavendish
Publisher : Random House
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : Richard Grady
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1849145083

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One Day Ahead by Richard Grady Pdf

It didn't even seem like a good idea when first suggested so how did Richard Grady get hooked into a 5000 kilometre drive around France in a motorhome? Maybe it was the lure of the world's premiere cycle race - The Tour de France - or possibly the desire to help a friend that seduced him but somehow he found himself as a member of the backup team to four riders cycling the Tour route one day ahead of the professional racers. Driving hundreds of kilometres every day, performing a variety of mundane chores and dealing with the vagaries of his travelling companions all combined to create a three week journey he regretted from the start. In this hilarious account Richard relates the misadventures of the 'One Day Ahead' team as they battle with the challenge of cycling the 3,497 km Tour de France route and he and the stalwart Sara battle to give the riders the best possible chance of achieving their goal. Filled with amusing anecdotes and facts this is a fascinating insight into the Tour de France for avid fans and the general reader alike. 'One Day Ahead: A Tour de France Misadventure' was written on the suggestion of his psychologist girlfriend/therapist(!) after Richard struggled for two years to get over the experience. Every book sold helps.

Author : Philippe Brunel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996-12-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0964983508

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An Intimate Portrait of the Tour de France by Philippe Brunel Pdf